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Board presses for stricter referee paperwork and site‑manager safety for basketball season
Summary
Division heads reported clinic certifications were on file but referees lacked complete records and a scorer/timer did not submit a W‑9. The board emphasized stricter recordkeeping, a no‑cell‑phone rule at scorer/timer tables, and that site managers must wear vests to avoid personal liability.
Board members heard reports from division heads about the recent basketball season. Officials who attended the Rutgers Safety Clinic submitted cards, but entries in the books were incomplete: referees listed as Jason and Steve had no last names recorded and scorer/timer Casrez Mitchell had not submitted a W‑9 and is not on the approved vendor list. The board said books need to be more complete next year and discussed holding a preseason meeting with timers, scorers, site managers and referees to review rules and assignments.
Town safety guidance was reiterated: site managers must wear the provided vest or personal liability could fall on the individual. The board also discussed using an assignor for officials next year to simplify scheduling. Travel team practice schedules and specific coaches for each age group were listed for the record.
