2017 – 2018 Yearly Objectives

NSBO Work Plan

Objectives for 2017/18 Season

•  Offer regional clinics highlighting points of emphasis for 2017/18 season, review new rule changes/interpretations and discuss the National Certification Program.

•  Identify and create a list of high performance officials.

•  Complete all contract negotiations with NSSAF, BNS, AUS and ACAA.

•  Negotiate an assignment process for the Provincial High School Championships which will meet the needs of NSSAF and NSBO.

•  Promote awareness and participation to the local Caulfield Camp of Excellence.

•  Produce and distribute an NSBO recruitment video.

•  Review and amend the NSBO Code of Conduct and Fan Abuse Policy.

•  Commissioners need to ensure each member of the AUS/ACAA panel clearly understands the assignment/selection process, advancement opportunities and expectation of NSBO’s clients.

•  Share the newly developed document “Guidelines for Coach and Official Interaction” with NSBO’s membership. 

•  Develop an AUS/ACAA League Evaluation form which can be used as a tool to develop our panel officials.

• Evaluate the benefits of aligning with BNS as an alternative to continuing our membership with CABO.

• Generate financial reports for presentation at NSBO’s AGM.

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• Offer regional clinics highlighting points of emphasis for 2017/18 season, review new rule changes/interpretations and discuss the National Certification Program.

Provincial Interpreter

There are numerous rule changes this season (i.e. travelling & unsportsmanlike fouls).  We want to ensure we are calling the game consistently with the focus on the 2017/18 Points of Emphasis.   All educational material will been shared with Area Supervisors in preparation for their respective clinics.  All information can be accessed on NSBO’s website.  Ten regional clinics have been scheduled across the province.  Provincial Interpreter will continue to stress the importance of addressing physical play as well as the freedom of movement.

Exams will be administered through the Database System. Refresher exams will be available early November.  Exams will be written between December 7th and December 17th (open book, online, single 50 questions exam, 2 hour limit).  CABO casebook presently being updated.

•  Identify and create a list of high performance officials.

High Performance Committee

High Performance Committee (Nick Morash, Matt Boyle, Roger Caulfield & Reg Jewkes) has revised the list of officials for 2017-18.

Area Supervisors are to forward names of potential candidates in their area to Roger Caulfield.

Steven Clow

Joe Harvey    Mike Goble

Jalen Spicer    Brennan Curry

Chandler Haliburton Tina Skeir  

Steph Hiltz    Graham Carter 

Justin MacEachern  Tyronne David 

Jake Babin    Duane Starratt

Individual development plans will be completed and mentors (coaches) assigned to each official listed above.  

• Complete all contract negotiations with NSSAF, BNS, AUS and ACAA.

Provincial Supervisor

Commissioners

All contracts are nearing completion and rates have been approved for the season (see rate sheets).  Rates for BNS remain the same.  New contract will be negotiated in the Spring. 

AUS

Presently, the contract calls for a female official to be selected to the Championships.  It also calls for provinces to send their most qualified officials.  

ACAA

The Negotiation Committee agreed to a 

3-year contract.   Awaiting for final details prior to sign-off.  Officials will receive an additional $10.00 increase for the first 2 years of the contract ($90.00) and an additional $5.00 in the third year ($95.00).

The CCAA contract has been signed-off and they have agreed to cover the costs of the Championships.  MB and NFLD will also be considered.  The selection process and allocation of officials has changed.  Four supervisors should agree on nominees like USport process.  

• Negotiate an assignment process for the Provincial High School Championships which will meet the needs of NSSAF and NSBO.

Provincial Assessor

NSSAF has reduced their division from 4 to 3.  Obviously, less officials will be required to officiate their championships.  However, NSBO would like to see as many officials as possible officiate this Championship as it is the highlight of their season.   Both parties will meet to determine how we will proceed from here.

• Promote awareness and participation to the local Caulfield Camp of Excellence.

Area Supervisors

The 2018 Caulfield Camp of Excellence will be held in July in conjunction with the Bluenose Classic Basketball Tournament.  Last year’s camp was a huge success for officials, players, and coaches.  It included information sessions and offered officials an opportunity to work together and improve their 2-person and 3-person officiating skills.  National, provincial evaluators and elite officials joined together to provide comprehensive evaluations to all campers.   

• Produce and distribute an NSBO recruitment video.

President

Completed

A video was produced and shared with our membership via social media.  

Note:  This video was produced without incurring any cost.  Area Supervisors are to promote and share this video with as many local community members as possible.

• Review and amend the NSBO Code of Conduct and Fan Abuse Policy.

Provincial Supervisor

Completed

All documents have been updated and added to the NSBO website.

• Commissioners need to ensure each member of the AUS/ACAA panel clearly understands the assignment/selection process, advancement opportunities and expectation of NSBO’s clients.

Commissioners

This initiative was discussed at our last panel meeting and Commissioners will share information with officials as they receive more information regarding the selection and assignment process.  The USports selection process will remain the same and CCAA will mirror the same process. .

• To share the newly developed document “Guidelines for Coach and Official Interaction” with NSBO’s membership. 

AUS Commissioner

Document has been completed and will be shared with our partners (i.e. Athletic Directors, Coaches, etc.).

•  Develop an AUS/ACAA League Evaluation form which can be used as a tool to develop our panel officials.

ACAA Commissioner

Completed

Reg Jewkes created an evaluation form with input from Provincial Supervisor and Provincial Interpreter.  This new form will be shared with panel officials and will hopefully assist them in advancing their performance. 

• Evaluate the benefits of aligning with BNS as an alternative to continuing our membership with CABO.

Provincial Interpreter

Secretary-Treasurer

President

Our President has written to CABO regarding our current situation and requested comprehensive information on the benefits of NSBO remaining members of CABO.   Provincial Supervisor has shared the last CABO AGM minutes with our Core Executive/Executive/ Panel which offers information on the number of initiatives CABO/CBOC is currently undertaking.  At some point, NSBO will need to decide what direction is in our best interest. We are currently exploring our options and no final decisions will be made without the full approval of our membership. 

• Generate financial reports for presentation at NSBO’s AGM.

Secretary/Treasurer

Comprehensive financial reports must be generated and shared with our membership at our AGM’s to ensure we demonstrate transparency and accountability.

OTHER NSBO RELATED INITIATIVES

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Area Supervisors brought up the following concerns at our AGM

Area Supervisors

• Exam results will be forwarded to the respective Area Supervisor.  

• Insurance coverage will remain same as last year.  Cost of insurance is paid by NSBO.

• Areas are requested to share best practices with each other.

• Areas must ensure their officials are in compliance with rules and regulations to avoid any liability issues.

• Numerous changes have been made to modernize our website and Area Supervisors are responsible for accessing and keeping up to date on the new information.

• Area clinics should be advertised to local coaches and any other interested parties.  Remember, more than one clinic is required in all areas.

• All officials should be provided with an evaluation on a yearly basis.

• Ensure all officials’ information is forward to Paul Hanson (Sec/Treasurer) to maintain national database.

• Officials to be notified of the 2019 Men’s World Cup Game played in Halifax in November.

Post Play Express 

(grass root initiative)

Provincial Interpreter

Provincial Supervisor

NSBO will submit two write-ups for publication.  

National Tournaments

Provincial Supervisor

• CIS Men – Halifax, NS 

• CIS Women – Regina, Sask.

• CCAA Men – Laval, Quebec

• CCAA Women – Sackville, NB

• U15 Girls & Boys – NB

• U17 Girls & Boys - BC

Assignments for AUS & ACAA Championships 

Selection Committee

• AUS – Men – A/E, PEI

   (2 assignments)

• AUS – Women – A/E, Nfld.

   (3 assignments)

• ACAA – A/E, Nova Scotia

(5 assignments)    

Sites for High School Championships 

Provincial Assessor

March 1st -3rd 

• Division 1 boys  - Highland

• Division 1 girls –  Northumberland

• Division 2 boys -   Western

• Division 2 girls  -  Western

• Division 3 boys -  Capital

• Division 3 girls –  Northumberland

February 23rd -24th 

• JV boys -  Capital 

• JV girls –  Western 

Rates 

Provincial Supervisor

All rates were approved at the September AGM.  Updated rates sheet was distributed to all Area Supervisors.  

Operational Guidelines

Rules and Regulations of Operational Guidelines

Provincial Interpreter 
Area Supervisors

The newly approved documents have been posted on our NSBO website.  In the event an amendment needs to be made to either one of these documents, the proper procedures for amendments are clearly outlined in the said documents.

New Process for CIS Selection

AUS Commissioner

Selection process for USport and CCAA will be managed by COBC.  The selection process for both championships is currently being reviewed and will be shared with our panel once finalized.  Our conference is guaranteed a minimum of 3 spots at the championships at Mount A. 

COBC has requested all provinces provide a resume for all officials we recommend for the championships.  It is imperative that officials provide an accurate and comprehensive resume of their accomplishments.    There is no guarantee that each province will be represented at the championships as COBC will only be selecting the best officials from across the country.