CSAL QUICK RECALL TRAINING - January, 2011

CSAL Philosophy

• Positive, learning environment for all
• We encourage balanced teams where all students play equal amounts of time
• Win-Loss record does not affect placement in tournament
• Coaches and moderator/judges must familiarize themselves with the rules
• Moderator/judges must be proactive in ensuring a positive, fair match
• Coaches should avoid lopsided scores if possible

Website – WWW.CSALQR.COM

• All forms, schedules, calendars, and manuals are available to view or print
• Match win-loss results are posted by Saturday of each week
• Tournament results are posted daily during the tournament.
• Please use the website to email scores, find information, and to communicate with CSAL.

Stuff the Coach Must Do (please read p. 4-6 in the CSAL manual)

Check email regularly

Contact coach of other team several days in advance (re: carpool, equipment, etc.)

Provide correct set of unopened questions to your moderator/judge

Set up room or space for match (home team coach only):

• Quiet room, as free from distraction as possible
• Arrangement of desks – officials must be able to see each player
• Minimize distractions by desk/table placement
• Equipment/scorekeeper/timer/computer operator/spotter
• Space and access to internet for moderators to preview questions
• Blank paper & pencils for both teams

Have the following supplies at each match:

• Nametags/captain indicator
• Permission slips (if your school requires them)
• Inquiry forms
• Scoresheets – team names (including color) and date must be filled in completely so we know who was playing!
• Unopened overtime question set – both coaches must provide these in the event of a tie
• CSAL Manual (for reference)

Home coach mails scoresheet to: Sarah Hellman,

4021 Norbourne Blvd., Louisville, KY 40207

Visiting coach emails score to: CSALQR@HOTMAIL.COM

or calls score in to: Lisa Kleyer, 425-3940, x103

CSAL QUICK RECALL TRAINING (cont.)

Stuff the Moderator/Judge Must Do (please read p18-21 in the CSAL manual)

• Arrive on time – 3:00 – bring unopened question set and CSAL Manual
• Preread the questions with the other moderator/judge in private, to check for mistakes and agree on acceptable answers. When in doubt, accept only what is on the answer sheet.
• Check to see that the room is set up correctly – correct any mistakes before the match begins
• Make sure that nametags, blank paper, pencils, and buzzers are the only things on the desk/table with students – No Cell Phones or iPods allowed
• Home moderator – introduce yourself and all officials, then have captains introduce their teams and coaches (this takes about 10 seconds max!)
• Conduct buzzer check to ensure properly working equipment, before match begins, as well as after every substitution
• Always know who the captains are and remind them before play begins
• Remind audience to silence cell phones and to not talk during match
• Moderator reads for one half, while judge writes responses and keeps score
• Judge rules immediately if a situation arises (stop clock and use official time out only if necessary to quickly decide, but keep it brief)
• Keep match moving – No comments or talking between questions, etc.
• Moderator and judge switch roles at half (exceptions allowed)
• Know the rules (always have CSAL Manual with you) – help other moderator
• Rule fairly and impartially – all inquiries/issues must be resolved at match
• Remember your position, as a representative of a Catholic school, and your role, as an adult who is modeling good sportsmanship
• BE IN CHARGE – if there is a problem (too much traffic, too much talking) stop the match and take care of it with an official time out. If you are the visitor, you still have to be in charge (without being overbearing of course)

Rules Changes – 2010-11

• Coaches may now confer with their players during substitution time-outs and must substitute at least one player.
• Rules have been clarified regarding late arrival (after 3pm) of moderators.

Potential Problems

• Inquiries – 3 minute inquiry period after each half – be insistent on the timing and the rules. Inquiries can only be presented by the coach. They must be written (no verbal explanations) on the Inquiry form. No rebuttals are allowed during regular season matches. All inquiries must be resolved at the match by the moderator/judges.
• Equipment problems (or unfamiliarity - provide practice time)
• Moderator inexperience and moderator errors – Please attend practices if at all possible and READ THE MANUAL!