Digital Rulebook And Casebook ...

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I have enough trouble typing on the small keys when I occasionally use my laptop... My thumbs are way too big.

How 'bout you just "type" (i.e., input, key in, etc., for those in the current century) the rule/casebook reference and all of us who have what you don't have can just look up the citation you're talking about? It can be like our own little secret code. Of course, that might not be a benefit for any table officials who might be lurking.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Of course, that might not be a benefit for any table officials who might be lurking.

Players, coaches, fans? Look at my Forum record. I've provided as many actual citations to the unbooked, not just rule numbers, or case numbers, as any other Forum member. Some Forum members seem to think that all on the Forum have rulebooks, and casebooks. There are many non-official Forum members who are unbooked. There are many Forum visitors who are unbooked. I know that many of my posts contain offtopic, or slightly offtopic images, but I do more than just that.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I know that many of my posts contain offtopic, or slightly offtopic images, but I do more than just that.

Unfortunately, for me, the offtopic overshadows the "I do more than just that."

[rsl]

Until recently, Utah was just Billy described. They collected your NFHS fee and gave you a rule book, but you didn't get electronic access. I had to get the Utah office to send an email to NFHS to get a password, but it was worth it to get the PDF rulebook.

One more thing to consider. Can you keep multiple apps on the smartphone version, or will you lose the 2011-12 rules when you install 2012-13? I keep the PDFs every year so I can compare versions and figure out when rules changed.

Kind of like an electronic version of NevadaRef's attic.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by rsl

Until recently, Utah was just Billy described. They collected your NFHS fee and gave you a rule book, but you didn't get electronic access. I had to get the Utah office to send an email to NFHS to get a password, but it was worth it to get the PDF rulebook.

One more thing to consider. Can you keep multiple apps on the smartphone version, or will you lose the 2011-12 rules when you install 2012-13? I keep the PDFs every year so I can compare versions and figure out when rules changed.

Kind of like an electronic version of NevadaRef's attic.

Each version is a new app. You should be able to keep all of them.

[gslefeb]

Email from NFHS:

We are happy to announce the release of the 2012-13 NFHS Basketball Rules Mobile App. The new app is a searchable, interactive mobile resource. The NFHS Basketball Rules app provides both Rules and Case books together in a searchable, interactive mobile app! Used by high school (NFHS) and college (NCAA) officials, coaches, players and fans, this app gives you quick access to the info you need.

Android version available at Google Play

Apple version available in 7-10 days

[bowlingref]

I spent the $ 5.99 last night for the NFHS basketball rules app for my smart phone. Pretty neat little deal. The best time I think to use the phone app is going to be when you go to game to watch and a fan knows you are a ref and ask you what the rule is on a play and you tell him, then the fans says you are wrong. The search icon and the save a rule search are the best part of it.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by bowlingref

I spent the $ 5.99 last night for the NFHS basketball rules app for my smart phone. Pretty neat little deal. The best time I think to use the phone app is going to be when you go to game to watch and a fan knows you are a ref and ask you what the rule is on a play and you tell him, then the fans says you are wrong. The search icon and the save a rule search are the best part of it.

Oh the fun one could have!