Resources for MHSAA Basketball Officials
MHSAA Interpretations, Guidelines and Authoritative Rulings
Officials Tournament Guide | Postseason Pregame
- MHSAA Equipment Rules
- MHSAA Basketball Officials Manual
- Visiting Team Jersey Gray Uniform Spectrum
- Basketball Apparel Guide for Officials
- Game Suspension and Inclement Weather Policies
Basketball Officials Bulletins
2020-21
- 2020-21 Officials Bulletin No. 1
- 2020-21 Officials Bulletin No. 2
- 2020-21 Officials Bulletin No. 3
- 2020-21 Officials Bulletin No. 4
2019-20
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 1
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 2
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 3
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 4
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 5
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 6
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 7
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 8
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 9
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 10
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 11
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 12
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 13
- 2019-20 Officials Bulletin No. 14
2018-19
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 1
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 2
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 3
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 4
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 5
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 6
- 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 7
Mechanics
Officials Reports
- Officials Incident Report (ejections, forfeits and notable injuries)
- School Sportsmanship Feedback (Officials Event Report)
Important Documents, Forms, and Links
- Social Media Guidelines for MHSAA Officials
- Registered Assigner Directory
- Local Approved Association Directory
- Officials Directory
- Officials Incident Report Writing Guide
- Ratings Reminder for Schools
Postseason Requirements
General Requirements (all levels): To be eligible for tournament consideration, an official must have completed or attended the current year rules meeting, officiated a minimum of 10 contests during the current season (with at least six contests in the gender of the tournament the official seeks consideration), submit a season schedule to the MHSAA for review, have compiled at least 16 ratings over the previous three years and be listed as a Member in Good Standing with a Local Approved Association in the sport.
District or Regional Level(s): An official must have (at minimum) a 2.7 three-year average rating.
Quarterfinal or Semifinal Level(s): An official must have (at minimum) a 2.5 three-year average rating and shall complete and pass the current year rules exam (≥80%).
Final Level: An official must have (at minimum) a 2.1 three-year average rating and shall complete and pass the current year rules exam (≥80%).
Postseason Limitations: An official that works a Final in either gender tournament is ineligible for another Final consideration in that gender for the next three seasons.
Basketball Officials Tournament Guide | 3-Person Postseason Pregame Outline
- Availability and Conflicts
- Rules Meeting
- Basketball Officials Exam for Postseason Consideration
- Member in Good Standing Status (MIGS)
- Ratings
- Boys Schedule for Postseason Consideration
- Girls Schedule for Postseason Consideration
- Postseason Checklist | Tutorial for Submitting Season Schedules
Camps and Clinics
Game Cards
- Boys Basketball Officials Rating Card
- Girls Basketball Officials Rating Card
Cards will be filled in duplicate (one for home and one for visitor).
Basketball Video Rules Library
- MHSAA Video Resource Home
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