Coaching Box Issue??

[Nate1224hoops]

Originally posted by IAABO_Ref
If the home school administration says “We are not putting a box down. You as the referee say, “Well then you better get on the PA system and tell everyone why the game isn’t starting.” I bet you’ll see some tape getting put down very quick.

Rule 2.4.1

The Referee SHALL:

Article 1:

Inspect and APPROVE all equipment, including COURT, baskets, ball, backboards and timers and scores signal.


Rule 1.13.2 says that the coaching box shall be outlined

So now let’s say that you walk out onto the floor and the free throw lane markings are not on the floor. Are you going to say well tonight I guess we’re not going to have anyone line-up for free throws. Because the home team can’t rebound so they don’t want to put the markings down.

Thats the exact reference I made earlier, only to be laughed at. It is the exact same principle. My understanding and according to VHSL rules, if the home team doesnt want a box or hasnt offered to put one down and the visiting team doesnt want one then fine play w/out. If vistiors do then home AD or someone courtside must put one down for vistors and home coach doesnt get a box but must sit. It's my undestanding that officials in Virginia are responsible to make sure the box is outlined and if not why??