Supervisor Memo's 2009-2010

1/14/2010

ALL GLIAC STAFF- WE ARE APPROACHING THE HALF WAY MARK IN OUR SEASON. ALL CONTESTS THAT I HAVE OBSERVED TO DATE WHICH INCLUDES THE INFORMATION AS RECEIVED FROM OUR GLIAC EVALUATORS INDICATES WE ARE DOING A PROFESSIONAL JOB. I DO HAVE ONE AREA WHICH I HAVE NOTICED AT TIMES INDICATES WE COULD DO A BETTER JOB. THIS AREA IS WITH THE BENCHES WHERE THE ASSISTANT COACHES ARE BEING ALLOWED TO STAND FOR EXTENDED LENGTHS OF TIME. THE NCAA HOLDS US SUPERVISORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS VIOLATION.

I AM ASKING THAT WE ALL BECOME MORE AWARE OF THIS RULE I REALIZE THAT MOST OF THE TIME THE COACHES ARE NOT CAUSING US DIRECT PROBLEMS, BUT IT STILL IS A RULE VIOLATION AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I DO BELIEVE COACHES WILL WORK WITH US ON THIS MATTER IF APPROACHED IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP ME ADVISED OF ANY OUT STANDING ISSUES.

THANK YOU,

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVSOR-GLIAC BASKETBALL.

1/13/2010

GLIAC STAFF - PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL BASKETBALL CONTESTS MEN/WOMEN AT GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY WILL BE PLAYED UNDER THE 16,12, 8, AND 4 TIME OUT FORMAT. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THIS CHANGE IN PROCEDURE IS PLACED IN YOUR PRE-GAME TALK.

THANK YOU,

JOHN KIRK
GLIAC BASKETBALL SUPERVISOR.

11/18/09

To: ALL GLIAC BASKETBALL STAFF
From: John Kirk, Supervisor of Officials

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This memo contains several very important points.

First, I have updated the instructions for Downloading game video from Game Tape Exchange.  You will receive your EMAIL/PASSWORD combination from me in an Arbiter email.  You can obtain the rest of the instructions by clicking here.

Second, there has been a revision to the GLIAC MEDIA POLICY.  The change will be in the wording of the policy to include internet video streaming with paid advertising as an exception to use the 16-12-8-4 media timeout method. The revised policy reads:  “Media timeouts: during the regular season media timeouts will be used at 15-10-5 minute marks unless there is live television coverage or internet video streaming with paid advertising, then the 16-12-8-4 method will be utilized.”

This change reflects the growing number of schools who are adding paid advertising to their video webcasts. It will still be the responsibility of the home to notify the visiting team and officials (including John Kirk) of which media timeout method (16-12-8-4 or 15-10-5) that will be used during each contest. Again, please take notice of the note at the bottom of the NCAA Timeout Comparison chart that reads: “The electronic-media timeout format MAY NOT be used without the presence of paid advertising in a live game.“

Lastly, I have included a copy of the Instructions to Game Clock and Shot Clock operators.  Please make sure that you print out a copy of this document and keep it with your pregame materials.  Please take time to read over the revised media policy and both attached documents (Timeout Comparison chart and Clock Operator Instructions).

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you and have a great season!
John Kirk
Supervisor of Officials

11/09/09

To: GLIAC MEN'S BASKETBALL STAFF
From: John Kirk, Supervisor of Officials

Please review the this memo from NCAA Men's Basketball Secretary/Rules Editor Ed Bilik on Secondary Defenders.  It is vital that you understand his commentary and we all apply it uniformly in our league, from the beginning of the season.

Thank you,
John

09/09/09

To: GLIAC BASKETBALL STAFF
From: John Kirk, Supervisor of Officials

The Registration Form for the 2009-2010 Rules Clinic is posted.  (Also, here.)

This meeting is MANDATORY!  If, for some reason, you cannot make it, I must know about it ahead of time and excuse you.  You can mail the form and check immediately or bring it with you to the clinic. 

Please get your signed Physical Form into the GLIAC office before October 1.  This form is available here.

Lastly, here is our 2009-2010 GLIAC Official's Policy and Procedures:

GLIAC OFFICIALS POLICY AND PROCEDURE
2009-2010 SEASON

BOTH OFFICIALS U-1 AND U-2 ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE REFEREE AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CONTEST. THE REFEREE IS TO CONTACT THE SUPERVISOR VIA E-MAIL TO CONFIRM THAT ALL CONTACTS HAVE BEEN MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST DATE.  THIS POLICY IS MANDATORY.

THE REFEREE IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE SUPERVISOR RELATING TO ANY NON-TYPICAL SITUATIONS NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM THE FOLLOWING DAY OF THE CONTEST. IF IT IS AN URGENT SITUATION PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY.

ALL CREWS ARE TO BE IN THE LOCKER ROOM OF THE GAME SITE NO LATER THAN 75 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE STARTING TIME OF YOUR CONTEST.

PLEASE BE ON THE COURT (MEN’S THIRTY MINUTES) (WOMEN’S FIFTEEN) PRIOR TO THE CONTEST. ALSO BE AWARE OF YOUR TIME AT THE HALF.

NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO WORK TWO GAMES WITH IN A TWENTY FOUR HOUR PERIOD.

THE REFEREE IS RESPONSIBLE TO INITIATE A PRE-GAME CONFERENCE WITH THE TABLE PERSONNEL PRIOR TO EACH CONTEST. DO NOT FORGET THE PRE-GAME CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CREW.

DRESS PROFESSIONAL. NO JEANS OR JOGGING SUITS ARE PERMITTED. ALWAYS LOOK PROFESSIONAL AND YOU WILL BE PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR CONTEST.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE JUST DO YOUR JOB. YOU HAVE THE BACKING OF THE GLIAC CONFERENCE. PLEASE REVIEW OUR WEBSITE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS WWW.VSPN.COM/GLIAC. MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT ANYTIME. LET THIS SEASON BE THE BEST ONE YOU HAVE EVER HAD.

The Media Policy for the GLIAC is to be applied in ALL contests.  As of this writing, the procedure can be reviewed by clicking this link:  GLIAC MEDIA POLICY - stay tuned to this website for updates.

If you are advised before a GLIAC game that you are working a TV contest, please use the 16:00/12:00/8:00/4:00 Media Timeout format as outlined in the NCAA Rule Book.  Furthermore, please be sure to thoroughly pregame this and determine (if a monitor is in an appropriate location) when you may go to the monitor during the contest.

We continue to stress the importance of adhering to the Bench Decorum Rule.  The NCAA stresses this to me in every conference call, every meeting and every memo.  Here is the final document, for your review.  You ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THIS TO THE LETTER.  I'm not asking you to forget what good judgment is about, but this is the rule and it is a Point of Emphasis.

Please review the only circumstances that a coach can be out of the coaching box prior to beginning the season and in every pregame conference.

JOHN KIRK, SUPERVISOR
E-MAIL: KIRKGLIAC@AOL.COM

August 1, 2009

TO THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GLIAC BASKETBALL STAFF:

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE SEND YOUR SIGNED PHYSICAL FORM FOR THE YEAR OF 2009-2010 TO DENISE GROSS AT THE GLIAC OFFICE. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS SIGNED FORM TO BE ON FILE AT THE GLIAC OFFICE IS NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2009.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE,

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR OF GLIAC BASKETBALL

Attachment: GLIAC MEDICAL and PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM
 

Archived Memo's from prior seasons

December 29, 2008

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS

December 3, 2008

November 16, 2008

SPORTSMANSHIP IN GLIAC CONTESTS

To ALL GLIAC Officials:

There will be a Sportsmanship Statement read before each GLIAC contest during this season.  Please report to me any abnormal situations that relate to unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches or spectators.

THANK YOU,

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS
GLIAC BASKETBALL

November 15, 2008

The GLIAC Conference is making their Game Tape Exchange available to officials!
Schools are required to download their home league games immediately following completion (not greater than three hours after the contest).  Officials will now be able to download and view games on their home computers and review them at their leisure to improve their skills.  ALL OFFICIALS WILL BE EXPECTED TO USE THIS VERY VALUABLE TOOL REGULARLY.

For more information, visit the Game Tape Exchange page on this website.

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS
GLIAC BASKETBALL

October 23

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

THIS IS A MEMO FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR.  YOU MAY SEE THIS SEASON IN YOUR GAME COUNT A LESSER AMOUNT OF ASSIGNED GAMES. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ON YOUR PERFORMANCE. THIS SEASON AS YOU KNOW WE HAVE LOST TWO TEAMS FROM OUR ROSTER. THIS LOSS EQUATES TO APPROX- 25 LESSER CONTESTS FOR ME TO ASSIGN. ALSO ADDED TO THE NUMBER OF GAMES THAT WE PLAY THE GLVC CONFERENCE AT THEIR HOME SITES WHICH IS A EVERY OTHER YEAR SITUATION THAT TOTAL GROWS TO APPROX- 32 ASSIGNMENTS NOT AVAILABLE .

THIS WILL CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS THE RESULT OF OUR ADDING ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS TO OUR CONFERENCE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS WILL BE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE,

JOHN KIRK

SUPERVISOR GLIAC BASKETBALL

September 20, 2008

September 9, 2008

I HOPE YOUR SUMMER HAS GONE WELL WITH ALL OF YOU, AND YOUR FAMILIES. OUR 2008-2009 SEASON IS NOT FAR OFF AND IT IS TIME TO START THINKING BASKETBALL.

I WOULD ASK THAT YOU PLEASE KEEP IN CONTACT WITH OUR WEB-SITE WWW.VSPN.COM/GLIAC ON A REGULAR BASIS. I WILL BE POSTING INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE AWARE OF SO PLEASE KEEP IN CONTACT.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR ANNUAL MEETING AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY IS ON THE WEB AT THE PRESENT TIME (REGISTRATION AND AGENDA ARE POSTED ABOVE). PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN TO ME ASAP. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A MANDATORY MEETING.

THE GLIAC CONFERENCE HAS ONLY ONE MEETING EACH YEAR AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE.

ALSO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR SIGNED PHYSICAL FORMS RETURNED TO THE GLIAC OFFICE ASAP (SEE AUGUST 18 MEMO, BELOW).

THANK YOU,
JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR GLIAC BASKETBALL

August 18, 2008

Attachment: GLIAC MEDICAL and PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM

August 14, 2008

A couple of notes to keep an eye on:

January 5, 2007

TO ALL GLIAC BASKETBALL OFFICIALS- THE NCAA IS CONCERNED ABOUT BASKETBALL OFFICIALS NOT CONFORMING TO THE APPAREL REGULATIONS AS OUT LINED IN THE RULE BOOK AND THE CCA MANUAL. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT WE MAY HAVE OFFICIALS ASSIGNED TO GLIAC CONTESTS THAT NEED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THEIR APPAREL CURRENTLY BEING WORN.

PLEASE MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS AS SET FORTH BY THE NCAA. I BELIEVE THE MAJORITY OF OUR NEEDED CHANGE IS WITH OUR SHOES. THE CCA MANUAL STATES THAT OUR SHOE LACES AND SHOES ARE TO BE THE COLOR BLACK.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.

JOHN KIRK
SUPERVISOR

January 14, 2008

Please update your closed dates.