Books

[mbyron]

1. I introduce myself to the table crew and try to get their names and experience level. The lower the level the more I'll say about what we expect from them. This can take some time. I almost always add, "If there are any problems or concerns, no matter how minor, please call us over during the next dead ball and we'll fix it. It's always easier to fix it now rather than later."
2. I review the home book first, checking how many players are listed vs. how many we've counted on the floor. I check that starters are marked, contact lenses and asthma marked, etc.
3. I sign the book, add my license number, and write my partner's name.
4. I do the same for the visitor's book.

[sseltser]

Originally Posted by mbyron

contact lenses and asthma marked, etc.

I've never heard of this? Is this something required locally?

What is included in "etc."?

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by sseltser

I've never heard of this? Is this something required locally?

What is included in "etc."?

It's not required by NFHS rule.

I've never understood why it's important to have this in the book, or ask captains about it in the captain's meeting. If a kid loses a lens, he's going to stop and I'm going to realize it at the same time I would have anyway.

[chseagle]

Is there a specific requirement as to when the person doing scorebook is supposed to be at the table to work the game?

Before the Boys' C-Squad game last night, I filled out the visitors' roster in the home book cause of the fact that the person did not show up until tipoff to do the book.

I'd always seen the scorer there, this was the 1st time that this has happened.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Is there a specific requirement as to when the person doing scorebook is supposed to be at the table to work the game?

Before the Boys' C-Squad game last night, I filled out the visitors' roster in the home book cause of the fact that the person did not show up until tipoff to do the book.

I'd always seen the scorer there, this was the 1st time that this has happened.

In a varsity contest, I expect the scorers to be there in plenty of time to have the books ready before the 10:00 mark.

At a sub-varsity contest, I'm always very happy if they're there, with some type of writing utensil, before tipoff.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

In a varsity contest, I expect the scorers to be there in plenty of time to have the books ready before the 10:00 mark.

At a sub-varsity contest, I'm always very happy if they're there, with some type of writing utensil, before tipoff.

With the V contests, as soon as the 20 minute pregame starts, if not a bit before, the home book is at the table.

Generally, the same could be said about the JV & C-Squad books as well. Last night, however, was a bit different.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Is there a specific requirement as to when the person doing scorebook is supposed to be at the table to work the game?

No.