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UIL / Texas Exceptions to NFHS Rules

  • Six-foot coaching box centered on either the first or second seat nearest the division line (sub-varsity and middle school coaches only).

  • Foul reporting area: Clear the players and go above the free throw line extended outside the 3-point line. (2- and 3-Person)

  • Lead official administers sideline throw-ins below the free throw line extended on either side of the court. Lead official has count and chop to start the clock. Trail will mirror (chop) all throw-ins administered by the Lead official. Removing because 2011-2013 NFHS Mechanics change is now doing this. (2-Person)

  • Officials should only switch on shooting fouls and the calling official will go table side. If calling official is already on table side their will be no switch. (2-Person)

  • Time out procedure in both 2- and 3-person during a 30-second time out, go to the top of the 3-point circle. On full time outs, go to free throw lane blocks opposite the bench area. In 3-person, one official stays with the inbounds spot or at the endline that free throws will be taken. In 2-person, put the ball on the floor at inbound spot or on the free throw line if free throws are going to be attempted.
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    DATE DAY TIME NOTES
    10/19 Wed. 6:30pm  
    10/30 Sun. 3:00pm Uniform Vendor
    11/06 Sun. 5:30pm  
    11/16 Wed. 6:30pm  
    12/07 Wed. 6:30pm  
    12/18 Sun. 3:00pm  
    01/04 Wed. 6:30pm  
    01/22 Sun. 3:30pm Nominations
    02/08 Wed. 6:30pm Elections
    Meetings are held in the Greenville High School cafeteria, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays. Changes and updates to the meeting scheduled will be emailed to all members and posted here. You must attend at least 5 meetings to remain in good standing and be eligible for post-season play.

  • The CBOA will be represented at the UIL Basketball Boys State Tournament this season. This marks the third consecutive year the chapter has been represented at state. The officials selected are Jeff Hooten (R), JD Rachal (U2), and Mitch Leathers (U2).

  • Training page added!

  • The CBOA was selected for the second consecutive season to work a state championship tournament in Austin. Jeff Hooten, JD Rachal, Danny Bowman, and Courtney Chancellor were selected to represent the CBOA in the 2010-11 boys state tournament. The crew was also selected as one of six crews to work on Championship Saturday.
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