2005-6 Captains Meeting Agenda

[Ref Daddy]

I've always been a fan of the pre-game captins meeting. Its one of my favorite moments in the game.

I note that many disagree and advocate that players don't listen anyway. True in many cases but I am following a quick 60 second agenda that clears my obligation and for me gives some benefit.

1) Group Handshake - Gentlemen / Ladies introduce yourself to your opponent tonight. (Handshakes all around)

2) Point out generlities of the Court - Overhanging side baskets ("those are OOB fellows"), those Vollyball stripes just in front of the free throw line, etc.

3) POI review - "were focused on sportsmanship tonight. let's play the game as it's meant to be played. Lets all help yourselves and team mates watch their hands and mouths. .... etc.". We'll try to warn early but as we get flowing were gonna call 'em."

4) Guys, Section Three of the Basketball rule books say we have an obligation referee's and captains. You alone can approach us in a polit manner and ask for clarification or vital information. Do NOT let your teammates verbally challenge calls. Only thing we can do is rule a technical and then your team is hurt. Remind and monitor your team mates. You know who tends to get vocal and your job tonight is to help them". "Were here to make for a fair organized game - you can help in that accomplishemnt win or loose"

5) Shirt Tails coming out is a POI this year. We will, and have removed players from the game because of it. You as captains are asked to help me keep them in. Watch and remind Remind your teammates. You'll see the tails out as good as I do.

6) Any questions? if not as the captains I'll check with you before I throw it up for a jump ball to start the game as stated in the rule book.

7) Good luck and We'll see you back out here in a few moments.

60 seconds.