NIRSA Basketball Officials' Training

The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, NIRSA was established in 1950 at a meeting of 22 African American men and women from 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Dillard University. NIRSA now has nearly 4,000 highly trained professional, student, and associate members throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. NIRSA members serve an estimated 5.5 million students who regularly participate in campus recreational sport programs. NIRSA's mission is to provide for the education and development of its members and to foster effective recreational programs, facilities, and services for diverse populations. The association's commitment to excellence is shown in its use of resources that promote ethical and healthy lifestyle choices.

RulesBlock/ChargeTravelingTwo/Three Person SystemsMechanics and Signals The Whistle MechanicsPre-game conferenceCaptain's MeetingTwo-Person SystemPositioningCourt Coverage/ResponsibilitiesSwitches and SlidesThree-Person SystemTerminologyPositioningCourt Coverage/ResponsibilitiesRotationsSwitches and SlidesField Clinic StationsFree ThrowsFoul ReportingJump BallThrow-InsConflict ResolutionGame ManagementAction Outside the LinesFlow of the GameCrew as a Whole