Basketball Officials Information

Resources for MHSAA Basketball Officials

MHSAA Interpretations, Guidelines and Authoritative Rulings

Officials Tournament Guide | Postseason Pregame

Basketball Officials Bulletins

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

Mechanics

Officials Reports

Officials Incident Report (ejections, forfeits and notable injuries)
School Sportsmanship Feedback (Officials Event Report)

Important Documents, Forms, and Links

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