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Basketball Season Reminders

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Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the meeting last Monday. Below is follow up and reminders for the season. Also remember that registered sport officials in Michigan represent only about 0.1% of the entire state population! Be on time, always act professionally, never stop learning, and most of all, have fun this season!

1) We are sharing the NFHS Faking Being Fouled Best Practices document. It also endorsed by the MHSAA and it’s on their website as well. To help make implementation of this rule easier, remember that we do NOT want stop play immediately IF it takes the advantage away from the OFFENDED team. Wait until the offended team no longer has the advantage and THEN stop play to report the flop. We stop play immediately and report the call only if we are not taking the advantage away from the offended team. Otherwise, it will be a delayed whistle.
https://www.nfhs.org/media/7213020/faking-being-fouled-best-practices.pdf

2) The MHSAA has produced a new basketball officials manual for 2024-25 and it’s excellent. New and veteran officials should both take time to review it:
https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Officials/Basketball/Michigan_BK_Officiating_Manual-2024-2025.pdf?time=1731011442344

3) Don’t forget that the MHSAA has a Sport Specific Content page for basketball page. Go to the link from the main MHSAA page by clicking “Officials” at the top of the MHSAA page, then “Sports Specific Content” and then “Basketball.” Or simply click the direct link below. MHSAA is constantly updating the page. It is where the postseason test will be posted along with other extremely helpful materials.
https://www.mhsaa.com/i-am/officials/sports-specific-content/basketball-officials-information

4) A Better Official is a YouTube page that focuses on only high school basketball rules and mechanics. They publish new content regularly including multiple videos that are only 3 minutes long that go over individual new 24-25 rules. Watch them all and go back to the page often!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLI4T_SHvEVdekqAKvW-rxQ

5) Remember to reach out to the assignor if there are any major issues or controversies in your contests (e.g. player or coach ejections, fights, etc.). You want them to hear from you first before coaches and/or the school. Their contact information is in the link below and it will also be on the game assignment you accepted in ArbiterSports.
https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=28

6) Remember that one of the requirements to be tournament eligible is to be a member in good standing with a local approved association.
Again this year, electronic payment is possible!

Most major apps are available including Zelle, Google Pay, and PayPal. Please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com for Zelle, Google Pay, and PayPal. For Venmo use @Mike-Schram-19Include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

Dues can still be paid by completing a hard copy registration form available on our website at:
https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MDAO-Registration-Form-2024-25.pdf
and mailing check to:
MDAO
11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

7) Reminder that our next meeting is coming up soon! It will be virtual and we will cover the test for postseason consideration.

Wednesday December 11th at 6:30pm
Zoom linked to follow soon!

Post Season Test Football Meeting (Virtual) Reminder & Link

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Given the material we will be covering and in effort to promote increased attendance, we have decided to make the next football meeting virtual only.

Tuesday September 10 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
We will be covering the Post Season Test and strongly recommend you review the questions prior to the meeting.

PDF copy is available at:
https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Officials/Football/2024-MHSAA-Football-Postseason-Exam.pdf?time=1725645394866

Please share this information with anyone currently officiating football.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011679788

Meeting ID: 810 1167 9788
Dial by your location:
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 312 626 6799 (Chicago)

Please email Shane Bies shanebies@hotmail.com or metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com for assistance.

Hope you can join us!

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Football Meeting Reminder

Tuesday August 20th at 6:30pm

Birmingham Groves High School

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

We will be in the little theater on the west side of the school off of 13 Mile

If you have conflicts attending at least two meetings in the sport(s) you officiate, please email us at: metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com

Come early to register with us and speak with assignors.

Don’t forget to bring your rule book and we look forward to seeing you there!

Football Kickoff Clinic Saturday 8/10/24

Saturday August 10th at 9:00am

Birmingham Groves High School – Big Auditorium closest to Evergreen Rd.

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

Brad Bush – MHSAA Assistant Director (Rules Presentation)

Engage in conversation with athletic directors and coaches in attendance.

Breakout sessions by position

Purchase Officials and Correct Call Officiating will be onsite for officiating gear needs.

Avoid the line to register with us and submit your 24-25 dues electronically!

Again this year, electronic payment is possible! Most major apps are available including Zelle, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=40

and mailing check to:

MDAO

11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

Look forward to seeing you there!

Dues for 24-25

Dues for the next school year (24-25) can now be paid. Your dues help to pay for items such as HUDL access for film sharing, Arbiter access for the association and resources for communicating with you. Dues are the same as last year which is $50 for one or more sports.

Again this year, electronic payment is possible with most major apps!

For Zelle, Google Pay and PayPal, please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

For Venmo use @Mike-Schram-19 and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

Dues can still be paid by completing a hard copy registration form available on our website at:

https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MDAO-Registration-Form-2024-25.pdf

and mailing check to:

MDAO

11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

Being a Member In Good Standing with an approved association is a requirement by the MHSAA to be eligible for tournament games. This includes paying annual dues and attending relevant meetings. So don’t delay!

Maccabi Games Work Opportunity – Multiple Sports

Jim Dworman is currently assigning officials for the 2024 youth Maccabi Games.

Reach out to him now at jdworman@dflaw.com to lock in your slot!

Contests will be hosted in Oakland County Monday July 29 through Thursday August 1.

All games will be held between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

He needs officials for the following sports:

BASKETBALL: At Bloomfield Hills HS, West Bloomfield HS, Jewish Community Center;

BASEBALL: At Bloomfield Hills HS, West Bloomfield HS, North Farmington HS, Groves HS and North Hills MS (old Lahser HS);

VOLLEYBALL: At Jewish Community Center;

SOCCER: At Founders Field in Farmington Hills;

ICE HOCKEY: At Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield; and

SWIMMING: At Bloomfield Hills HS.

Local Football Training Camp Begins May 18th!

Kendall Sherman Annual Football Training Camp

This camp is for anyone interested in officiating high school or college football from beginners to more experienced officials wanting to improve. Kendall Sherman has trained in this class and work with many football officials that have gone on to work in the MIAA, GLIAC, MAC, BIG 10 and the UFL.

The camp begins May 18th!

So don’t delay signing up! The camp is only $125 for an in depth education for football officiating.

To register contact Kendall Sherman at 248-561-0131 and submit payment to @kendallgsherman78 via Venmo.

The camp is six sessions (Saturday mornings) over the course of three months beginning May 18th to August 3rd at Birmingham Groves High School.

Guest speakers and trainers will include Gaylon Williams (BIG 10), Shawn Smith (NFL), Nicole Randolph (BIG10 & UFL), and Will McKoy (BIG10 & MHSAA Assistant Director).

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Metro Detroit Athletic Officials

www.metrodetroitathleticofficials.com

Offseason Basketball Training Camps

Below are excellent basketball training opportunities for the offseason.

Officials Whit Summer Training Camp

This camp is for anyone interested in officiating high school or college basketball. The camp will consist of top AAU teams from across the United States. There will be classroom sessions and guest speakers including coaches from the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) and Division I officials Jim Schipper and Lamont Simpson.

The camp will be held on Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The camp will start each day at 8AM and run until 5:00PM. Please use the link below to complete the registration form. Completed registrations are due by April 13th. Full payment (mailed) at the time of completing the registration form is preferred; however, due to the late notification, a (mailed) deposit of $100 due by April 13 with the remaining to be paid onsite will be acceptable.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc48jj0OelcBkRb6x6p0Nq0wVOJ0BGchvkJMhM_E5FO4Xo9og/viewform?usp=sf_link

For those planning to spend the night in Grand Rapids, hotel information is forthcoming.

For more information, please send inquiries to

Wallace Whitfield (248) 981-7887 or whitfield4204@comcast.net

 Motor City Area Basketball Officials Camp

The camp will take place on the campus of Wayne State University at their state-of-the-art facility in conjunction with the WSU Boys Basketball Team Camp on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th, 2024.

The Motor City Area Basketball Officials Camp is directed by long time NCAA Official, and Wayne State University Basketball Hall of Famer, Delonda Little. Delonda has an extensive, decorated career in basketball as a player, a referee and as an assigner. She will be assisted by Associate Director, Malcolm Pennington. He brings a wealth of experience from all facets of officiating. Additionally, the camps staff of clinicians will be comprised of NCAA referees, with each having vast experience at the collegiate and high school levels.

Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the MCABOC online registration. For more information, please send inquiries to Delonda Little at dlittle44@yahoo.com or by calling or texting (313) 220-0012. You may also contact Malcolm Pennington at mdpenn3@aol.com, or (313) 407-6599.

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication