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2017-2018 MPA BASKETBALL BULLETIN Updated Based on Committee Action 10/19/17 BASKETBALL SEASON Classes AA, A, B, C, D November 20, 2017 - First Practice December 8, 2017 - First Countable Game (After 3 p.m.) February 8 (Thursday), 2018- Last Countable Game February 9, 2018 - Make-Up Date for February 8 Game ONLY February 13, 2018- Preliminary Round - Girls (By mutual consent, this game may be played on the 12th.) February 14, 2018 - Preliminary Round - Boys (By mutual consent, this game may be played on the 13 th.) Exception: South A&B Boys, February 13, South AB Girls, February 14 (By mutual consent, game may be played one day early) February 13/14/15, 2018 Class AA Quarterfinals, higher seed hosts, mutually agreed date, Committee will resolve if date not mutually agreed to. February 16-24, 2018 North & South Quarter & Semi-Finals, Regional Championships February 24, 2018 Final day of practice and games for all teams not in State Championships March 1 (Thursday), 2018 - Class A State Championships (Portland) March 2 (Friday), 2018 Class AA State Championships, split session (Portland) March 2 (Friday), 2018 Class B State Championships (Bangor) March 3 (Saturday), 2018 - Class D State Championships (Augusta) March 3 (Saturday), 2018 Class C State Championships (Augusta) The last countable game date for regular season will be THURSDAY, February 8, 2018. The make-up date for February 8 only will be February 9, 2018. 2017 MANDATORY RULES CLINIC The mandatory basketball coaches rules clinic will be conducted online again this year. The online clinic must be addressed between November 20 and December 8. The school of any varsity head coach who fails to participate by December 8 will be fined $35. Effective with the 2018 preseason and every third preseason after (2021, 2024, etc.), the preseason rules clinic will be a face-to-face meeting with the Commissioner. Five sites will be provided. All coaches, paid or volunteer, must meet all aspects of coaches eligibility prior to working with students. All coaches must participate in the online clinic in order to sit on the bench during the tournament. There will be make-up opportunities prior to the opening of the tournament. Athletic administrators will certify the viewing of the video by entering the school year (2017/2018) in the Video/Clinic field on the Winter Coaches Eligibility Roster that is due on December 8. The 2017 clinic can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ywytoi1wzq. COACHING Box The MPA Basketball Committee has approved the extension of the Coaching Box to 28 feet as permitted by NFHS Rules beginning with the 2017-18 season. END OF SEASON 1

As defined in the MPA Sport Season Policy (see Article III in the 2017-2018 MPA Handbook for a full explanation of this policy), basketball teams representing MPA member schools may play basketball during the winter sport season which ends February 24, 2018. Teams may not practice or play games after February 24, 2018, unless that team is participating in a MPA-sponsored basketball tournament. HEAL POINT SYSTEM The Heal Point System will be used to determine the teams qualifying for the basketball tournament. The MAXIMUM number of countable games is 18. Each school s Heal Point divisor is the number of countable games scheduled. The MINIMUM Heal Point divisor is 12, if fewer than 12 games are scheduled. See Appendix K in the 2017-2018 MPA Handbook for a description of how the Heal Point System is computed. The Heal point tournament index will be carried out twelve places to the right of the decimal point, and for reporting purposes, this index will be rounded to four places. Ties will be resolved by head-to-head competition, or, if that does not break the tie, a flip of a coin. In the event of a tie for the final position, a play-off game will be played at a mutually agreeable site approved by the respective sub-committee chair. Decisions concerning forfeits will be made by the appropriate Basketball Sub-committee. Only games appearing on the Schedule/Heal Point Form will be counted in tournament selection. All games scheduled must be played. If one school lists a game and the other does not, the game will be counted for both schools unless it exceeds the maximum number of allowable games for either team, then it would count for neither. This regulation is designed to eliminate juggling of schedules and to provide time for the verification of scores of games and the preparation of preliminary indices for schools before the Basketball Committee approves the selection of tournament teams. POSTPONEMENT OF GAMES For the purpose of tournament selection, no regular season basketball game may be postponed or rescheduled except for one of the following reasons: 1. One of the two schools is closed by the superintendent or Board for: a. stormy weather causing dangerous traveling conditions, b. an epidemic in the community, c. the death of a school official, teacher or student. 2. The death of a father, mother, brother or sister of a student player or coach. In case of postponement for any of the reasons listed above, the sub-committee concerned may disregard such games if, in their judgment, the game cannot be rescheduled on a satisfactory date. For games postponed for reasons other than those listed above, the sub- committee concerned may assign a loss to either or both teams. ALL POSTPONEMENTS WITH RESCHEDULED DATES MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE MPA ONLINE SCHEDULING SYSTEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. GAME SCHEDULES 1. All regular season postponed games MUST be made up at the next mutually AVAILABLE date unless the schools can agree to play within a two-week period. Saturday is to be 2

considered a playable date. With the final week now only 4 days long, it becomes even more important to make up postponed games at the earliest possible date. 2. No school will be allowed to schedule more than two games in the final week of the season in which countable games may be played. 3. The cut-off date is the final playing date. 4. Only games postponed from the last playing date will be allowed to be played on the make-up date unless permission is given by the sub-committee. 5. No school will be allowed to reschedule a postponed game to the last week of countable games without permission from the appropriate sub-committee chair. North B/C/D Ron Ericson, 551-4494 North A & South C/D Dan Hart, 890-6303 North & South AA; South A/B Dave Creech, 730-6507 GAME INTERRUPTION An interrupted game, by mutual consent of both coaches, may either be terminated at the point of interruption in which case the existing score shall be the final score or be resumed following the interruption and completed. If neither of these provisions can be agreed to, the remainder of the game shall be rescheduled to another date to be completed from the point of interruption. The host school is responsible to inform the regional committee chairperson of interrupted games and the agreed upon date scheduled for completion. OFFICIALS For varsity basketball games, all game officials must be IAABO Board officials and should not be employed by either school system. Game officials should be provided with private dressing rooms which are closed and off-limits to all non-officials. PROGRAMS Schools in contention for play-off/tournament qualification on January 12, 2018, must submit the online Entry/Program Information Form and a team photo. Photos must be e-mailed Chris Snyder at Alliance Sport Marketing (chris@alliancesportmarketing.com) in one of the following formats:.jpg, tiff, or.pdf (300 dpi). Only electronic photos will be accepted. You must indicate clearly in the subject line the class, region, school name, boys and/or girls, and cheerleaders. For example: Class A North, Any High School, Boys Team and Cheerleaders. VIDEOTAPE It is recommended that only personnel from the schools involved in a basketball game videotape that game live without prior permission from the schools involved. Any other use of videotaping will be considered unethical. BONA FIDE TEAM RULE 3

A member of a school team is a student athlete who is regularly present for and actively participates in team practices and competitions. Bona fide members of a school team are prevented from missing high school practice or competition to compete or practice elsewhere. * A single waiver per student athlete per sport season may be granted by the principal on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances. (e.g. If a student/athlete were invited to participate in a prestigious weekend event then a waiver may be granted. If a student/athlete were invited to participate in a nationally recognized tournament over a school vacation then that waiver may be granted for that activity. If a student requests to miss practice every Friday because he/she is receiving specialized coaching from an outside team/coach, then a waiver should not be granted because it violates the spirit and intent of the rule.) ** This policy is not intended to restrict dual sport participation in schools that allow dual participation. *** Penalty for violation of this policy: 1 st Violation Suspension from play for one game/contest 2 nd Violation Removal from team for remainder of season COMPLIMENTARY TICKET POLICY The following people will receive two complimentary tickets: Governor Chief of State Police Commissioner of Department of Education President of Maine School Management Association Chairman of the State Board of Education President of the five I.A.A.B.O. Boards MPA members and a guest will be admitted upon presentation of their MPA membership card Athletic administrators and a guest will be admitted upon presentation of their MIAAA membership card Coaches will receive a pass card from the MPA for their admittance only STATE BASKETBALL COMMISSION The State Basketball Commission was established to better relations between schools and officials and generally improve officiating. The Commission appoints the Basketball Commissioner who selects the officials to work the basketball tournaments. HOW OFFICIALS ARE SELECTED FOR THE TOURNAMENT All Maine Principals' Association-sponsored invitational basketball tournament games are officiated by members of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO). The Maine Basketball Commissioner oversees the management and supervision of the tournament officials. To be eligible to make the "tournament pool," an official must: a. Annually attend an MPA/Commission Rules Clinic. b. Annually take and pass the closed book IAABO Rules Exam. c. Be in good standing with her/his IAABO Board. d. Officiate fifteen or more countable Heal point high school varsity games during the present season. e. Have officiated a minimum of 50 Heal point countable varsity games in his/her career. 4

The MPA Officials Nomination form which is due on January 19, 2018 requires the school/head coach to recommend ten (10) officials, in alphabetical order, who would be acceptable as a member of the tournament staff of officials. Additionally, the school/head coach may list two (2) officials who the school/head coach prefers not to have assigned to the school s tournament games. For clarification, if a local IAABO Board has a regular season prefer not list or process, that list or process does not apply to post season assignments. The MPA Officials Nomination form is the only postseason list. The recommended lists of officials are tallied and approximately 90-105 officials, those with the greatest support from schools, are named to the "tournament staff" of officials. References from the IAABO Boards' supervisors of officials, assigners, and rating systems are used to support the recommendation results. All tournament game assignments, including the State Finals, are made by the Commissioner with assistance from the tournament site Supervisor of Officials. Each game, the officials and officiating are supervised and evaluated by the Commissioner and/or the site Supervisor of Officials. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Good sportsmanship banners will continue to be awarded but will be based on the process established by the MPA Sportsmanship Committee and will be initially based on regular season voting by member schools. However, the MPA basketball committee will continue to assess sportsmanship using the same criteria as in the past to be used for two purposes: (1) to advise the sportsmanship committee regarding sportsmanship at the tournament and (2) to continue to inform schools regarding the sportsmanship of their teams, coaches, cheerleaders, band and fans. Good sportsmanship banners may be awarded to schools who exemplify good sportsmanship and good citizenship. The banner will be presented at each of the state championship games. It is expected that students and staff who accept the banner on behalf of their school will dress in a manner that reflects well upon them, their school and community, and the MPA. For the basketball committee s role in the process, the following criteria will continue to be used: players supporting their teammates on the court and from the bench. players treating their opponents with respect, exhibiting no unnecessary roughness, taunting, or inappropriate gestures. coaches and players exhibiting appropriate and positive communication and neatness in attire. coaches and players exhibiting positive and appropriate behavior and communication toward game officials. all school members and staff associated with the team exhibit positive and appropriate behavior. (Cheerleaders and band members are excluded from judgement.) maintenance of facility by all school team personnel. TOURNAMENT PRELIMINARY GAME INFORMATION Officials for all MPA Tournament Playoff Games will be assigned and contacted by Maine Basketball Commissioner Peter Webb. The host school is to contact Commissioner Webb by completing and emailing the appropriate form, page 11 in the bulletin, as soon as possible. Both schools will be informed, by email, of the assigned officials by early afternoon of the game day. The email form will contain the officials names, telephone numbers, and fees. 5

The game time will be mutually agreed to by the two schools. If the two schools cannot agree then 6:00 pm will be the default time. The host school is responsible for providing: a site manager game management support personnel a scorer a timer the game ball payment of all expenses. After expenses, any profit is to be split 50/50 with the visiting school. The crew of the game officials, lead by the Referee, are responsible for making all decisions pertaining to the rules of the game. As per MPA policy, the decisions at the game site will be final. In the event of a postponement, contact the assigned officials and the Commissioner. Games must be made up the following day. Please contact the Commissioner: Peter Webb, 296-2472 / 852-6375, pawsports@aol.com REGIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION All schools are reminded that weather is often inclement during Tournament Time. In anticipation of that inclement weather, schools are urged to have contingency plans that may include traveling the day before or simply leaving early in order to ensure timely arrival at the tournament site. Court Size Beginning with the quarter-final games, all games at the Bangor, Augusta and Portland sites will be played on a playing surface of 94 feet. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SITES North & South AA Cross Insurance Arena Portland South A & B Expo and Cross Arena Portland North A and South C & D Augusta Civic Center Augusta North B, C, & D Cross Insurance Center Bangor TOURNAMENT PREPARATION It is highly recommended that principals, athletic administrators, coaches, cheering advisors, and band directors meet prior to the tournament to discuss aspects of this Basketball Bulletin which pertain to each individual's role. It is also highly recommended that the student body be informed of policy regarding noisemakers, placards, signs, pennants, shakers on sticks, the parading of banners or signs, and appropriate language on signs/banners. Issues of appropriate behavior and dress should also be emphasized. These policies apply to the neutral sites in Augusta, Bangor, and Portland as well as playoff/preliminary sites. PRE-GAME HANDSHAKES DURING INTRODUCTIONS 6

The MPA Basketball Committees at all three sites (Bangor, Augusta, and Portland) have established a common procedure regarding pre-game handshakes. Non-starters will not shake hands with opposing players, coaches, or officials. Each starter will meet his/her opponent at midcourt for a handshake. The committee requests that no other handshakes occur. It is recommended that this process be followed during the regular season as well. PRELIMINARY ROUNDS All preliminary rounds will be played at the site of the higher seeded school. A neutral site may be used with mutual agreement of the schools involved. When a school s court is too small and the game must be played on a neutral site, the visitor may not schedule a practice or scrimmage on that court. ADMISSION Admission to all tournament games is: Adults $8.00, Students and Senior Citizens (65) $5.00. Reserved seats at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland will no longer be available. All- Tourney tickets can be purchased at a reduced price at each site or by calling the MPA office. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION The Basketball Committee requires that a member of the school administration (principal, assistant principal or athletic administrator) of each participating team be present at each game in which the school participates. This includes playoff/preliminary rounds. The committee further requires that the school administrators make themselves known to a member of the committee and sign in upon entering the tournament site prior to each tournament game. The Basketball Committee expects that the school administration will discuss appropriate and inappropriate fan behavior with their student body prior to tournament attendance. An administrator from the school should position him/herself physically in the area of the student section. TEAM PERSONNEL Teams shall be limited to fifteen players. Other team personnel shall include coaches, managers, statisticians, trainers, etc. At the discretion of school officials, a team may consist of less than fifteen players. Schools are permitted no more than twenty-two (22) team personnel. The MPA Basketball Committee will provide seventeen (17) chairs. No more than five (5) adults (non-high school students) may be on the bench. If the school trainer is to sit on the bench, he/she shall be included as one of the five adults. Teams without an assistant coach must indicate a responsible adult, designated by the administrator present, in order to complete a tournament game if the head coach is ejected. Changes to tournament rosters must be made electronically prior to the first tournament game; changes made after the first tournament game must be requested of the committee chair, with verification by the participating principal. Each site will develop and implement a process for all team personnel to check in based upon the most recent eligibility roster for that school as filed electronically at the MPA office. If any team members or bench personnel have unique health issues, this information should be shared with the Referee and MPA athletic trainer prior to the tipoff. Regional ribbons provided to participants will be honored at all regional sites but will NOT be honored at state championship sites. 7

SCHOOL MEMBERS ONLY Only high school-aged personnel from schools participating in tournament competition will be allowed on the floor as part of the team or cheerleading squad. CHEERLEADERS All cheerleading safety regulations as spelled out in the National Federation Spirit Rule Book will be in force for all cheerleading squads participating in the MPA Invitational Basketball Tournaments. Schools are requested to submit a roster of varsity cheerleaders for both the boys and girls games. Only one varsity squad from each school may perform during any given game. Only students in grades 9-12 will be permitted on the floor. Up to twenty-three cheerleader ribbons will be issued to a cheerleading team. No more than two of these ribbons may be used for adults. Under no circumstances may more than 20 cheerleaders and one mascot be allowed on the floor. Each site will set its own restrictions on the number permitted on the end-line. Mascots must be a student member of the school and will be under the direct supervision of the cheerleading coach or school administrator. Pyramids or partner stunts are allowed only on the playing surface and only during time-outs and at halftime. Pyramids - Please refer to the National Federation Spirit Rule Book for a complete set of safety guidelines which will be in effect for all basketball tournament games. Special mention is made of pyramids which will be allowed with the following stipulation: No one may stand on anyone who does not have at least one foot on the ground." Tumbling and partner stunts shall not be performed on concrete, wet surfaces, or where there is not enough space. Tumbling or partner stunts and pyramids/mounts shall not be performed during a basketball or volleyball game when the ball is in play. HALF-TIME ROUTINES FOR BANDS AND CHEERLEADERS Each school will be allotted a specified amount of time between the halves of each basketball game. Each individual school will determine how that time is to be divided between their cheerleaders and their school band. Only cheerleaders may use the playing surface for their routines. A cheerleading squad must leave the floor when the first team returns for warm-ups. Cheerleaders/bands of the lower seeded team will have the choice of performing first or second. There will be no use of floor mats, and cheerleaders may leave the floor only under their own power. From the mount and/or stunt position, cheerleaders may not be thrown more than 12 inches above the extension of their hands. NATIONAL ANTHEM The opportunity to perform the National Anthem prior to the first game in each regional session will be offered in the following order: visitor band, home band, visiting high school student(s) singing, and home high school student(s) singing. School selected adult performer(s) will be considered only if neither school has a student band or singer(s) available. During the first game in a state championship session, the opportunity to perform the National Anthem will be in the following order: home band, visitor band, home high school student(s) singing, and visiting high school student(s) singing. School selected adult performer(s) will be considered only if neither school has a school band or singer(s) available and home school will have first opportunity. 8

The committee encourages proper respect during the National Anthem. Teams and bench personnel are asked to avoid such action as the swinging of arms in unison. SCHOOL BANDS School bands are admitted free to those games in which their school team is playing. Bands will not be allowed on the playing surface. Only high school bands may participate. Seventh and eighth graders may participate only in a 7-12 high school. All band members are to be dressed in school issued uniforms or attire that is distinctive, but similar. Bands not dressed in such attire will NOT be allowed to participate. If, due to small numbers, schools wish to use adults in their band, a letter must be sent to the appropriate committee chair and received prior to February 14. The letter will include the names of any adult musicians. It is understood that the school/individual will purchase a ticket for each adult for each session. When possible, each tournament site will provide an appropriate area for band members to dress. Time should be allotted that is appropriate to a male/female/co-ed group s needs. In all sessions, schools are responsible for instruments, clothing, and valuables. Playing time for bands will include pre-game, time-outs, and half-time. Bands will NOT play while the game is in progress. All, or individual, band instruments will NOT be utilized to accompany cheers which are offered while the game is in progress. Band Directors shall clear their bands from the playing site promptly at the end of the game. No recorded pre-game music will be allowed if one or both school bands are present. Such recorded pre-game music will not be provided by anyone other than the site director. NOISEMAKERS, PLACARDS, AND SIGNS Noisemakers, placards, signs, pennants, and shakers on sticks that restrict the view of other spectators or may be used as a missile or weapon are prohibited. The parading of banners or signs on or around the basketball court or in the stands is prohibited. Signs or banners may be attached to the facility walls with masking tape, provided they are not obscene, inappropriate, and do not contain profane language. The regional Basketball Committee is responsible for determining what is obscene, profane, or inappropriate. Bare-chested displays by any spectator will not be permitted. GAME BASKETBALLS The Spalding basketball TF1000 Legacy and TF1000 Legacy 28.5 will be used in all regional and state tournament games. Warm-up balls will be provided by the MPA beginning with the quarterfinals. PRACTICE AT REGIONAL SITE No practice may occur at the tournament sites during the basketball season where the team will be competing. For the state final championship games, all visiting teams will be permitted the opportunity to have one practice. WARM-UP PERIOD There will be a fifteen minute warm-up period prior to each tournament game. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME INFORMATION SITES Class AA & A: Cross Insurance Arena (Portland) 9

Class B: Class C & D: Cross Insurance Center (Bangor) Augusta Civic Center (Augusta) OTHER POLICIES All other information stated in this Bulletin under Regional Tournaments will be in effect for the State Championships. VIOLATIONS OF THE BASKETBALL GUIDELINES Schools which violate any of the rules and/or guidelines set forth in this Basketball Bulletin will have these violations drawn to their attention by the Chair of the appropriate sub-committee with a copy of that letter being sent to the MPA. Second offenses will result in the school s principal being asked to appear before the Interscholastic Management Committee. 10

BASKETBALL CLASSIFICATION Class AA Class A Class B Class C Class D 800+ 550-799 325-549 130-324 0-129 NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH 1. Lewiston (1428) 2. Bangor (1129) 3. Deering (1086) 4. Oxford Hills (1050) 5. Windham (1004) 6. Edward Little (982) 7. Portland (970) 8. Cheverus (467) 1. Skowhegan (777) 2. Messalonskee (759) 3. Hampden (718) 4. Mt. Blue (669) 5. Camden (667) 6. Cony (667) 7. Brewer (659) 8. Lawrence (659) 9. Nokomis (644) 10. Gardiner (632) 11. Erskine (581) 12. Medomak (553) 1. Presque Isle (548) 2. Waterville (544) 3. Mount Desert (526) 4. John Bapst (513) 5. Hermon (504) 6. Belfast (501) 7. Oceanside (488) 8. Maine Central (479) 9. Old Town (478) 10. Foxcroft (448) 11. Ellsworth (448) 12. Winslow (446) 13. Caribou (430) 14. Washington (417) 15. Mt. View (412) 16. Orono (354) 1. Central (324) 2. Houlton (324) 3. Mattanacook (321) 4. George Stevens (321) 5. Dexter (304) 6. Bucksport (299) 7. Fort Kent (281) 8. Sumner (248) 9. Penquis (213) 10. Calais (211) 11. Narraguagus (196) 12. Lee (192) 13. Piscataquis (176) 14. Searsport (173) 15. Penobscot (160) 16. Stearns (158) 17. Madawaska (151) 18. C. Aroostook (137) 19. Hodgdon (137) 20. Fort Fairfield (134) 1. Schenck (118) 2. Washburn (118) 3. Machias (115) 4. Deer-Isle Ston. (112) 5. Woodland (112) 6. Katahdin (104) 7. Shead (101) 8. S. Aroostook (100) 9. Wisdom (95) 10. Bangor Christian (94) 11. Ashland (79) 12. Van Buren (76) 13. Jonesport-Beals (67) 14. Easton (66) 15. East Grand (55) 16. Greater Houlton Christian (23) (B) SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH 1. Thornton (1412) 2. Bonny Eagle (1100) 3. Sanford (1000) 4. Scarborough (1021) 5. Massabesic (985) 6. South Portland (892) 7. Noble (835) 8. Gorham (823) 9. Maine Girls Acad. (246) 1. Biddeford (784) 2. Marshwood (781) 3. Brunswick (746) 4. Westbrook (743) 5. Mt. Ararat (734) 6. Falmouth (696) 7. Kennebunk (678) 8. Greely (656) 9. Morse (613) 10. York (607) 11. Lincoln (579) 12. Leavitt (572) 13. Fryeburg (562) 1. Yarmouth (546) 2. Cape Elizabeth (537) 3. Gray-NG (532) 4. Lake Region (512) 5. Freeport (494) 6. Poland (462) 7. Wells (432) 8. Oak Hill (420) 9. Spruce Mount. (408) 10. Mountain Valley (407) 11. Maranacook (390) 12. Lisbon (336) 13. Sacopee (332) 1. Hall-Dale (320) 2. Dirigo (263) 3. Waynflete (260) 4. Traip (257) 5. Old Orchard (251) 6. Gould (G) (250) 7. Madison (231) 8. Winthrop (248) 9. Mt. Abram (236) 10. Kents Hill (G) (221) 11. Monmouth (221) 12. Hebron (G) (220) 13. Carrabec (215) 14. Boothbay (215) 15. Telstar (212) 16. St. Dominic (G) (180) 17. Wiscasset (173) 18. Buckfield (156) 19. Hyde (G) (150) 20. Richmond (144) 21. North Yarmouth (142) 1. Greenville (78) 2. Rangeley (66) 3. Pine Tree (61) 4. Vinalhaven (61) 5. Temple (55) 6. Forest Hills (54) 7. Valley (53) 8. Seacoast Christ. (45) 9. Gould, A.R. (B) (42) 10. Highview Christ. (38) 11. Greater Portland (B) (36) 12. Islesboro (G) (31) 13. North Haven (22) 11

MAINE BASKETBALL COMMISSION Peter A. Webb, Commissioner P.O. Box 74 Stetson, ME 04488 Phone: (207) 296-2472 Email: pawsports@aol.com Schools involved in MPA preliminary playoff games will have officials assigned and contacted by the Maine Basketball Commissioner, Peter Webb. Please complete this form and save and email to pawsports@aol.com. Game Day and Date: Game Site: Game Time: Host School: Host School E-mail: Visiting School: Visiting School E-mail: Please Circle: Boys Girls Host Contact Person: Home Tel: Visitor Contact Person: Host School Telephone: Visitor School Telephone: Fax: Fax: School Representative Signature: 12