2007 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Rules ... - ArbiterSports

PrefaceSportsmanshipThe primary goal of the rules is to maximize the safety and enjoyment ofthe student-athlete. Sportsmanship is a key part of that goal. Sportsmanshipshould be a core value in behavior of players and bench personnel, in crowdcontrol by game management and in the officials’ proper enforcement of therules governing related actions.The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Rules and Interpretationshave been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules.Typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for thecontest. The conduct rules are those that deal directly with the playing of thecontest. Some administrative rules (as indicated) may be altered by mutualconsent of the competing institutions. Others (as indicated) are unalterable.No conduct rule may be changed by mutual consent. All NCAA memberinstitutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests accordingto these rules.In the 2006 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Rules and Interpretations, theadministrative rules that may be altered by mutual consent of the competinginstitutions are Rule 1, Sections 2, 3, 17, 19 and 20. The administrative rulesthat may not be altered are Rule 1, Sections 4 through 7, 15, 16 and 18;Rule 2, Section 1; and the free-throw lane diagram. All of the other rules areconduct rules and may not be altered.The rules are divided into articles for ease of reference. Equipment/apparel rules that are of concern primarily to manufacturers are containedin the rules supplements, which follow this section. All court measurementsare included on the expanded court diagram.Those desiring interpretations of rules or play situations will receive prompt replies if theysend their requests in duplicate, number their questions, leave space after each for the replyand enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or send via e-mail.Ed Bilik, Men’s Secretary-Rules Editor, One Prickly Pear, Savannah, Georgia 31411;edbilik@aol.comNote: Officials may find updates and interpretations on the World Wide Web at ncaa.org/champadmin/basketball/officiating_bulletins/.BR-25