Basketball
Jim Gammie - Basketball Commissioner46934 Fairhills Ct.
Potomac Falls, VA 20165
basketball@pvoa.org
H: 703-430-2919
C: 703-994-1964
Planning for the upcoming 2008-2009 is under way. We look forward to another great season!
REGISTRATION CLINICS - These have begun and are MANDATORY unless you contact Commissioner Jim Gammie (basketball@pvoa.com) by email to advise why you can't attend (i.e. you are away at college). There are
five (5) planned clinics. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE. All times are from 7:00
pm until 9:00 pm, except November 1st clinic at Mercer Middle School.
Thurs Oct 23rd-Stone Bridge
HS Library.
Mon Oct 27th and Thurs Oct. 30th-Cascades Library.
Tue Oct 28th-Parks&Rec Bldg in Leesburg.
Sat Nov 1st-Mercer Middle School in South Riding. Clinic starts at 3:00 pm, followed by an on-court session at 5:00 pm.
ON-COURT CLINICS - These are tentatively scheduled throughout the month of November. There will be 7 different sessions, all new and youth referees must attend at least 1 session to qualify for working PVOA games this season. Clinic times will be 1:00 and 4:00 each date, except for the 1 session at Mercer Middle School on November 1st.
Saturday Nov 1-Mercer Middle School (South Riding) 5:00 pm
Sunday Nov 9-Newton Lee Elementary School (Ashburn) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Sunday Nov 16-Tolbert Elementary School (Leesburg) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Sunday Nov 23-Countryside Elementary School (Sterling) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
SENIOR OFFICIALS - We have been chosen to
referee the Fall HS Boys Varsity Basketball League @ Freedom HS
primarily being held this fall (7 week season). The season began Sept 23rd. Other dates are
Oct. 2, 5, 6, 16, 21, and 30. We will run three man, $25 per ref per
game, 2 game sets, utilizing the normal summer/fall league 20' running
clock format. The participants are 7 Dulles District teams along with
the NOVA Cavs, an excellent AAU team. THIS IS PRIMARILY FOR HIGH SCHOOL
OFFICIALS WITH 3 MAN EXPERIENCE. Look over you calendar and let Commissioner Jim Gammie know
what dates you can work.
JUNIOR OFFICIALS (still in high school) - We
are looking forward to another exciting season, and couldn't do it
without you!
We have planned many enhancements this season to make and help you get better before and during the season. This includes improved training, partnering with refs 'older' than you, assigning you a mentor and a friendly gentle assessment program. You'll find out more at the clinics. Meanwhile, expectations from PVOA and the leagues (who pay us hefty fees to ref games) are going to be higher than in season's past. Be certain that when you come out this year that you are willing to work hard, have fun, and improve as you go along. We need you to be more aggressive, outgoing, and professional in your efforts. You must be willing to meet this minimum requirement during the upcoming season.
RECRUITING - We are always looking to add new referees, providing that they are willing to meet the criteria outlined above. So should you know of someone, bring them to one of the clinics, or better yet, have them email Jim Gammie in advance so they can pre-register.
If for some reason you will not be with us during the '08/'09
season, then kindly let Jim Gammie know so we can update our database.
If you are interested in becoming a basketball official for PVOA, please contact Basketball Commissioner, Jim Gammie. (home phone: 703-430-2919; cell phone: 703-994-1964)
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GENERAL – ALL GAMES – Black Pleated Beltless Pants, Black Shoes (no markings and black soles), Black Socks, Black T-Shirt, Collarless Black/White Striped Shirt (without IABBO patch) – (for High School games the VHSL patch on left shirt pocket area), Black Jacket (PVOA Logo only), Black Lanyard (smitty acceptable), Black Fox 40 Pealess Whistle
If you would like to add the American Flag to your uniform
shirt, please attach it on the back, in the middle, next
to the collar, or on the right sleeve down by the arm band.