Blow whistle to end quarter?

[Thumper68]

I also whistle. It has been suggested to me that it is not necessary, but it seems to be an instinct to me to do it, so I keep doing it.

Is there NCAA guidance on this issue?

[jeschmit]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Is there NCAA guidance on this issue?

From the NCAAW mechanics manual:

When the ball is in flight on a last second shot attempt and the red light/LED lights are activated to end the half, game or overtime period, the official's whistle will sound when the goal is successful or unsuccessful and then immediately follow with the proper signal counting the basket and/or ending the period.

YMMV, but you're always safer in blowing the whistle to end the period...

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Is there NCAA guidance on this issue?

Yes, at least in NCAAW.

Blow the whistle when the period ends. If the shot is not released in time, then blow the whistle immediately. If the shot is released in time then blow the whistle when the try is either made or missed (so a few seconds after the horn).

[constable]

Required in FIBA.

Not so for our IAABO/NFHS games here. Only if needed for clarification.

[JetMetFan]

Welcome aboard!

It would make sense to blow the whistle because…what do coaches tell their players? “Play the whistle.” They hear a horn they might stop what they’re doing. They hear a whistle, they stop.

Add this to the fact that – apart from continuous motion situations – the whistle causes the ball to become dead and it’s a good idea.

[scrounge]

In Ohio we are NOT to blow the whistle for a normal ending of a quarter/game.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by scrounge

In Ohio we are NOT to blow the whistle for a normal ending of a quarter/game.

Same thing here in my little corner of Connecticut. We only sound the whistle if something odd happens at the end of the period, and the whistle is needed for clarification.