School or Business Logo on Court

[Steverz]

Try this question on:
Question: A school may have a logo for a local business on the court within the playing surface provided it doesn't distract from the visibility of the required court markings.

Observation: On page 9 of the 2012 Rules Book, Section 3 Art.3, is states.....if the floor has a logo in the center of the court, that logo should not distract from the visibility of the center line or center circle.

NOW...I though this would mean a school logo, but could it also mean a "business logo"?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Steverz

Try this question on:
Question: A school may have a logo for a local business on the court within the playing surface provided it doesn't distract from the visibility of the required court markings.

Observation: On page 9 of the 2012 Rules Book, Section 3 Art.3, is states.....if the floor has a logo in the center of the court, that logo should not distract from the visibility of the center line or center circle.

NOW...I though this would mean a school logo, but could it also mean a "business logo"?

Why do they put such silly questions on the test? I couldn't find a reference to that and that is probably one of the ones I missed. I don't think that not knowing the answer to THAT will ever effect how I call the game.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why do they put such silly questions on the test? I couldn't find a reference to that and that is probably one of the ones I missed. I don't think that not knowing the answer to THAT will ever effect how I call the game.

Agreed!

Even if the center circle is messed up.....what am I going to do at game night?

Hence why I started this thread: Exam Time!

Thought we'd get more discussion.

My exam was weird....

[Steverz]

I would still like to know what others are thinking around this question. Stupid, sure, but that's the NFHS's doing. So, what is your interpretation of "logo can be either a business or school on the court"?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Steverz

I would still like to know what others are thinking around this question. Stupid, sure, but that's the NFHS's doing. So, what is your interpretation of "logo can be either a business or school on the court"?

Yes it can.

No it can't.

Now what? I'm more interested if someone can find an actual reference in either the rule book, case book, or manual.

[vbzebra]

Agreed. Rediculous. Couldn't find anything anywhere on it. I think that is the one question I got wrong. Grrrrr.....

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Steverz

I would still like to know what others are thinking around this question. Stupid, sure, but that's the NFHS's doing. So, what is your interpretation of "logo can be either a business or school on the court"?

Honestly, the rule just says logo. While you, or I, or dang near everyone, would likely assume that to mean School Logo ... it doesn't. A business logo seems to be allowed per the way the rule is written.

That said... it's entirely conceivable that one of us would work a game at a sponsored location - so perhaps business logo is not as absurd as at first glance.

[legend]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Agreed!

Even if the center circle is messed up.....what am I going to do at game night?

Hence why I started this thread: Exam Time!

Thought we'd get more discussion.

My exam was weird....

If you are working on a floor that doesnt have an outline (thru the ctr) or something through the logo at mid court, defining where the mid court line is, you should try to get game management to atleast put some athletic tape through the ctr. to assist in defining where it's at. Sure its not great but if you don't then no doubt one of your crew will inevitibly have a close play right at the line where you really can't call the back court violation because you don't have definate knowledge if the O is over it or not.

[Adam]

I would rather guess at the midcourt line than have a line of tape across the floor.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Adam

I would rather guess at the midcourt line than have a line of tape across the floor.

I'm sure that you meant to say "the division line". Midcourt lines (hash marks) disappeared many years ago, although a few gymnasiums, here in my little corner of Connecticut, still have them.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Steverz

Try this question on:
Question: A school may have a logo for a local business on the court within the playing surface provided it doesn't distract from the visibility of the required court markings.

Observation: On page 9 of the 2012 Rules Book, Section 3 Art.3, is states.....if the floor has a logo in the center of the court, that logo should not distract from the visibility of the center line or center circle.

NOW...I though this would mean a school logo, but could it also mean a "business logo"?

Straight from the NFHS Part 1 exam. Do you really care about the content of the question or are you just ticked that this appeared on the test? Do you want to know what rule reference the exam writers give for the question?

Originally Posted by Steverz

I would still like to know what others are thinking around this question. Stupid, sure, but that's the NFHS's doing. So, what is your interpretation of "logo can be either a business or school on the court"?

My interpretation as well as yours or anyone else's on this forum doesn't really matter. Matters such as this are up to your state association for a practical matter and to the NFHS test writers for exam purposes.

Originally Posted by legend

If you are working on a floor that doesnt have an outline (thru the ctr) or something through the logo at mid court, defining where the mid court line is, you should try to get game management to atleast put some athletic tape through the ctr. to assist in defining where it's at. Sure its not great but if you don't then no doubt one of your crew will inevitibly have a close play right at the line where you really can't call the back court violation because you don't have definate knowledge if the O is over it or not.

Not in my local area. This is seen as a safety issue. The instruction here is to do your best without the line and report it to the proper authority. Basically, let it go if it is close, but make the call if it is obvious, but do NOT have any foreign substance put onto the playing court. Liability is the concern.

[swkansasref33]

Originally Posted by Steverz

Try this question on:
Question: A school may have a logo for a local business on the court within the playing surface provided it doesn't distract from the visibility of the required court markings.

Observation: On page 9 of the 2012 Rules Book, Section 3 Art.3, is states.....if the floor has a logo in the center of the court, that logo should not distract from the visibility of the center line or center circle.

NOW...I though this would mean a school logo, but could it also mean a "business logo"?

Nebraska by chance?