Pre Game Conference

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by derwil

I'll add as well to quick pre-game with table personnel:

1) Introduction w/ handshake
2) Have you done this before?
3) Any questions?
4) Remember you're part of my crew tonight. That means - Don't talk with others around you, pay attention to what's happening on the floor and turn your damn cell phone off.
5) Help me keep subs here and out of the way until we call them in
6) Let me know when we get to 6 fouls each way.
7) (To the clock operator) You make sure they (the scorers) talk and keep the books straight. Any problems let someone on the floor know.

I will also make the scorers sit together or close to the clock operator. I will also run off any of their "friends wanting to help".

This is the more comprehensive & complete table pregame I've ever seen. Generally the table pregame I'm used to is "Any questions" & "Are you ready?".

The guideline listed above should be written into the Officials Manual.