Scorekeeper / Timekeeper Duties
Scorekeeper and Timekeeper Duties
OSBA has adopted FIBA rules for the 2007/2008 season in accordance with an initiative by Canada Basketball.
As a help to parents and friends, who from time to time, get asked to be the score keeper or timekeeper for a game, the following is a brief job description of each position.
Please remember that both the scorekeeper and the timekeeper are minor officials for the game. Please assist each other in your duties.
At the end of the game, the scorekeeper and the timekeeper must sign the score sheet in the space provided.
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Scorekeeper Job Description
- The scorekeeper will be responsible for marking the score sheet and changing the possession arrow.
- It is recommended to use a 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.
Score Sheet
OSBA expects the home coach to arrive at the game with a score sheet filled in with the Game Number, 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.
Score Time Instructions score sheet assistance
Timekeeper Job Description
- The timekeeper will be responsible for operating the time clock and showing the game score on a flip chart or electronic score clock.
- The timekeeper 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.
See Score Time Instructions for more details
