2024 2025 IAABO Manual June20_2024

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Position and Responsibilities

of the court where the try is attempted, the official in that half of the court should assume responsibility for the last-second try. f. Late in a quarter/period during a deadball it is suggested that the official responsible for the last-second try indicate responsibility by placing a hand on their chest. g. Officials should ONLY sound the whistle to signify the end of the quarter/period to rule that a try was NOT released prior to the signal to end the period. h. It is imperative that the primary official on a last-second try, signal a 3-point attempt but not give a successful 3-point signal unless they are responsible for the last-second try. i. Use time-outs near the end of any quarter/period to communicate the coverage for any last-second try for goal. Each official should be aware of remaining time in quarter/period and be alert for timer’s signal. 20.End-of-Quarter/Period Procedures a. By rule, the quarter or period ends when the signal illuminates or sounds. b. Officials should ONLY sound the whistle to signify the end of the quarter/period when ruling a try was NOT released prior to the signal to end the period. 21.Between Quarters (see diagram on p. 106) a. Referee takes position at the division line, applying proper ball placement procedure. b. Umpires 1 and 2 shall take positions on the neutral zone (low block) opposite the table. 22.End-of-First Half Procedure (see diagram on p. 106) a. The crew shall meet at the center circle. b. When coaches and players have left the bench area, the Referee shall: 1. check with the scorer. 2. ensure the AP arrow is set correctly. 3. instruct timer to notify teams and officials at least 3 minutes prior to start of second half. c. After returning to the court, each official observes the team they monitored during the pregame warm-up period. d. When warning horn sounds: 1. Referee remains at the division line at the sideline opposite scorer’s table. 2. Umpire 1 a. goes to the table. b. checks with the scorer and timer for readiness. c. relays the ball to the Referee. d. assumes the Center position in the frontcourt. 3. Umpire 2 a. assumes the Lead position in the frontcourt. 23.Overtime Period: The Referee shall inform the head coaches, scorer, and timer. The procedure will include: a. A 4-minute period, starting with a jump ball. b. A new AP arrow setting.