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Score Keeping Instructions

Each team must provide a scorekeeper or a timekeeper at every game. It is the expectation of the BYBA that each family shares equally in this responsibility. It is the team manager's responsibility to organize and schedule the timekeeper or scorekeeper and ensure that the team has coverage of one of these two tasks at each game. Not participating in this requirement when asked to by the team manager may affect your sons or daughters continued participation on the team in the BYBA. Please see BYBA's Volunteer Requirements for more information.EYBA has adopted FIBA rules in accordance with an initiative by Canada Basketball.Please remember that both the scorekeeper and the timekeeper are minor officials for the game. 

ScoreKeeper Job Description 

An instructional video can be found on our YouTube page. Score Keeping Tutorial

The scorekeeper will be responsible for marking the score sheet.

  • It is recommended to use different color ink to mark the score sheet for the first half and the second half.
  • The scorekeeper is recognized as a minor official for the game.  Proper decorum will be used at all times and includes no outward signs of bias, no coaching and no disrespectful conduct to the on-court officials, players, coaches, and spectators.   

EYBA expects the home coach to arrive at the game with a score sheet filled in with the Date, Location, Category, Team Name, Complete Team Roster, Players Numbers and Coach’s Names.  In the event the coach has not filled in the score sheet as described above please ask the coach to supply the information for you to fill in.  Home team sits to the right of the score table and the visiting team sits to the left of the score table. 

When a basket is made, write the players jersey number in the blank box above the running score.  E.g.: Player #15 on Team A scores a two-point basket, then Team B, player #32 scores a three-point basket, then Team A, player #10 scores a two-point basket.  The game score at this point is 4 to 3 for Team A.  Team B, player #8 is awarded two foul shots, makes the first but misses the second.  Team A, player #4 scores a 2 point basket.  Team B, player #32 scores a 3 point basket.  The score now is 7 - 6 for Team B. 

Team A
Player   15   10   4                
Score 10 11 12 13 14
 
Team B
Player     32 8     32              
Score 10 11 12 13 14

In the space marked Score by Qtr: Fill in the total score for each team at the end of the first period.  At the end of the second period, fill in the total score for each team.  At the end of the third period, fill in the total score for each team and at the end of the game, fill in the total score for each team and fill in the winning team’s name and Final Score in the spaces provided. 

Each team is allowed one (1) 1-minute time-outs per half.  Write an X in the time out box when the time out is called in the box provided.  Time-outs can only be called by a coach to the scorekeeper and/or timekeeper.  When a coach asks you for a time-out, let the referee know by showing the time out signal with your hands and pointing to the team requesting the time-out.  Please do not yell at the referee and cause a disruption to the game.  Under FIBA rules, the referee can only grant a time-out when there is a dead-ball situation. 

Each team is allowed four (4) team fouls per period.  Each time a foul is assessed in a period put an ‘X’ through the corresponding number.  Advise the referee when a team has reached four fouls because on the next or fifth (5th) foul, the opposing team will shoot free throws. In the example below, Team A has 3 fouls in the 1st period, 2 fouls in the 2nd period, 0 fouls in the 3rd period and 3 fouls in the 4th period. 


Team Fouls   

Each player must play a significant and meaningful amount of time in each game. Mark a diagonal line in the ‘1st’ box to indicate the first time a player enters the game in the first quarter and make the diagonal line into an ‘X’ when the player enters the game in the second quarter. Repeat for the third and fourth quarters as well.  See the example in 7 below. 

Each player listed on the score sheet is allowed up to five (5) personal fouls per game.  When a player is given a personal foul, write an ‘X’ in the corresponding box opposite the player’s name.  When a player is given his fifth (5th) foul, he is disqualified from the game and may not play for the duration of the game.  As a courtesy to the team please advise a coach when a player reaches four (4) fouls.     

In the example below, Michael Jordan has three fouls, Shaquille O’Neal has two fouls, and Larry Bird has one foul. 

Player # Fouls
Michael Jordan 23 X X X      
Shaquille O'Neal 34 X X      
Larry Bird 33 X        

At the end of the game, the scorekeeper and the timekeeper must sign the score sheet in the space provided.   

Timing Keeping Instructions

Each team must provide a scorekeeper or a timekeeper at every game. It is the expectation of the BYBA that each family shares equally in this responsibility. It is the team manager's responsibility to organize and schedule the timekeeper or scorekeeper and ensure that the team has coverage of one of these two tasks at each game. Not participating in this requirement when asked to by the team manager may affect your sons or daughters continued participation on the team in the BYBA. Please see BYBA's Volunteer Requirements for more information. 

EYBA has adopted FIBA rules in accordance with an initiative by Canada Basketball. 

Please remember that both the scorekeeper and the timekeeper are minor officials for the game. 

Time Keeper Job Description: 

  • The time keeper will be responsible for operating the time clock and showing the game score on a flip chart or electronic score clock.
  • The time keeper is recognized as a minor official for the game.  Proper decorum will be used at all times and includes no outward signs of bias, no coaching and no disrespectful conduct to the on-court officials, players, coaches and spectators.  

The game starts with a jump ball at centre court.  Start the clock when the referee lowers his extended arm indicating the ball is live. 

All games will be played using a combination of running time and stop time. The game consists of two (2) or four (4) periods.

  •  U11: Four (4), Nine (9) minute stop time quarters with a three (3) minute half time break. The Nine (9) minute quarters will be broken into three (3) - three (3) minute blocks to allow for automatic substitutions. There are no breaks in between quarters, only at half time
  • U13: Four (4), Nine (9) minute stop time quarters with a three (3) minute half time break and a one (1) minute break between quarters.
  • U15: Four (4), Nine (9) minute stop time quarters with a three (3) minute half time break and a one (1) minute break between quarters.
  • U18: Four (4), Nine (9) minute stop time quarters with a three (3) minute half time break and a one (1) minute break between quarters.

During the stop time of each period, the clock must be stopped every time the referee blows his whistle and raises his arm to indicate a dead-ball.  The clock is restarted when the referee’s extended arm is lowered.  The clock is stopped during time-outs and injuries.  Please make sure you pay attention to the game and start and stop the clock as required. 

When a basket is scored, please record the score on the flip chart or the electronic score clock.  Please check with the score keeper often to confirm that the score you have indicated on the flip chart or electronic score clock corresponds with the official running score on the score sheet. 

Under FIBA rules, the referee will only grant a time-out to a team if the coach has requested one through either the time keeper or score keeper.  When a coach asks you for a time out, let the referee know by making the time-out signal with your hands and pointing to the team requesting the time-out.  Please do not yell at the referee and cause a disruption in the game.  The referee can only grant a time out when there is a dead-ball situation. 

At the end of the game, the score keeper and the time keeper must sign the score sheet in the space provided. 

Parent Code of Conduct
 
  • I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine. 
  • I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
  • I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
  • I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  • I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good players’ performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
  • I will not force my child to participate in sports. I will never question the official’s judgement or honesty in public.
  • I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
  • I will respect and show appreciation for the trained volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child’s development.
  • I will respect and show appreciation for the other parents who share these beliefs.
Gym Etiquette at Games

The BYBA uses gymnasiums for our game in both Edmonton Catholic and Edmonton Public schools and surrounding districts during the fall and spring league seasons.  The only way we can keep the gyms we have been given is to treat each of the schools with the utmost respect.  Please be aware of the rules that are in place. 

While attending your child's game:

  1. WATER is the ONLY beverage allowed in the Gyms. NO Sport Drinks or COFFEE, ETC.
  2. NO FOOD ALLOWED
  3. NEVER prop the doors open. Assign someone to the door for participants that are arriving late.
  4. REMOVE footwear at the FRONT entrance
  5. Siblings must remain with you at all times; do not allow them on stages or in the halls. 

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