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Referees
Winter 2011-12: 2nd training class 9:30-11:30 10/22 at Lees Corner ES
CYA Basketball uses volunteer referees to officiate games in the Winter program for Grades 2-8. Volunteers can be either adults or youth aged 13 and above. Games generally begin mid December.

CYA conducts a training program prior to the start of the Winter season. New referees and those that officiated 2nd-4th grade last year must attend two classes. The first class was held on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30 -11:30 at Lees Corner ES.

The second class for new referees and those that officiated grades 2-4 last year will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 10-12 at Lees Corner ES.  All other officials must attend the refresher class on November 5th from 2-4 at Lees Corner ES.

Volunteer referees are paid between $10-$25 per game, depending upon experience and the age level of those playing in the game. Whistles and uniform shirts will be provided. Experienced officials are also needed for our mentoring program and will be paid to work with our newer referees.

If you have any questions please contact the Referee Coordinator, Monica Despins, at despinsm@yahoo.com.

NOTE: Games for grades 9-12 (Boys and Girls) are officiated by semi-professional referees provided by the Cardinal Basktball Officiating Association.

Sportsmanship Issues
Reporting
All instances of poor sportsmanship displayed by any player, coach, official, or spectator as well as all behavior-related technical fouls must be reported to CYA Basketball within 48 hours of the game or event.
 
Any displays of poor sportsmanship can be reported to CYA Basketball by anyone (officials, coaches, players, or spectators). However, reports are required from at least one referee and both coaches in the following situations:
  • Yellow or red card issued by CYA House referees for unsportsmanship behavior
     
  • Technical fouls (except administrative technical fouls) issues by CYA House referees or Cardinal referees

The Incident Report form on the left side of this page should be used if possible to report such behavior.  Completed incident forms should be sent to Referee Coordinator, Monica Despins (despinsm@yahoo.com) or to the Sportsmanship Coordinator, Rein Kiewel (Rein.Kiewel@verizon.net) and to the league administrator for the league involved or the Boys/Girls Commissioner. If the behavior warrants further investigation and possible disciplinary action, then the issue will be referred to the CYA Basketball Sportsmanship Committee.


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