Official equipment help

[fortmoney]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Is there particular reason you think you need to have the books and all supplies first? I think your best bet would be to get in touch with your local org to make sure you are getting what's needed in your area.

I think you're right, I should just go ahead and contact them. I was hoping to read through the rule book since I have never actually read it. I have played basketball my whole life and was trained through 2 high school officials through my intramural department, but have never read the official rule book.

Originally Posted by Welpe

If you go to National Federation of State High School Associations , you can order publications online.

Out of the Handbook, Rule Book, Case Book, and Official's manual, which do I actually need?

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by fortmoney

I think you're right, I should just go ahead and contact them. I was hoping to read through the rule book since I have never actually read it. I have played basketball my whole life and was trained through 2 high school officials through my intramural department, but have never read the official rule book.



Out of the Handbook, Rule Book, Case Book, and Official's manual, which do I actually need?

Of the three the Rules Book is definitely a must have.

My association has a membership fee which covers several things including the books.

I would go ahead and check with them to see if there is a fee, what's included, and even if they have a special program for college students or can work with you on the fee. It may save you a few bucks in the end, which I know always helps when you are a student.

It's good that you're being proactive in trying to read the rules book. I know many veterans who thumb through it once a year for the exam and don't pick it up the rest of the season.

Again, I would go ahead and contact the association and let them know you have some experience but would like to pursue officiating seriously and are eager to learn. They'll be happy to hear from you.

I got my start in intramurals too and, except for a small detour into coaching, I've been officiating ever since.

[fortmoney]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

Of the three the Rules Book is definitely a must have.

My association has a membership fee which covers several things including the books.

I would go ahead and check with them to see if there is a fee, what's included, and even if they have a special program for college students or can work with you on the fee. It may save you a few bucks in the end, which I know always helps when you are a student.

It's good that you're being proactive in trying to read the rules book. I know many veterans who thumb through it once a year for the exam and don't pick it up the rest of the season.

Again, I would go ahead and contact the association and let them know you have some experience but would like to pursue officiating seriously and are eager to learn. They'll be happy to hear from you.

I got my start in intramurals too and, except for a small detour into coaching, I've been officiating ever since.

Thanks for your help. So far intramurals has been... Interesting to say the least. In our holiday tournament last semester, I was hit in the head with a basketball after calling a technical foul (needless to say he is banned for life)

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by fortmoney

I think you're right, I should just go ahead and contact them. I was hoping to read through the rule book since I have never actually read it. I have played basketball my whole life and was trained through 2 high school officials through my intramural department, but have never read the official rule book.



Out of the Handbook, Rule Book, Case Book, and Official's manual, which do I actually need?

Still being somewhat of a newbie myself (starting my 4th yr.) in addition to the three NFHS publications you listed above, I also found these two very helpful in learning and grasping the concept of the rules and their proper application:

NFHS 2011-2012 High School Rules Basketball Rules Simplified and Illustrated
NFHS 2011-2012 High School Basketball Rules By Topic
Rules, Caseplays, Rationales Linked

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by fortmoney

Out of the Handbook, Rule Book, Case Book, and Official's manual, which do I actually need?

Rule Book: The actual rules of basketball. This is a must-have.

Case Book: Has all of the "weird" situations and/or situations where different rules come into play, and what should be done when (not if, when) those situations occur in your game. Not absolutely required, but close.

Official's manual: This is the "how-to" of officiating... where to be, what to look at, signaling, mechanics, switching, and all that other stuff that we do that isn't directly listed in the rule book. Probably not required for rec/church ball, but will be when you move on to High School ball.

Handbook: Covers topics like "captain's duties", "historical background", "why rules change", etc. I bought one my first year of officiating... read about 1/3 of it, put it down, and haven't looked at it since.