UA Optimist Basketball Scorekeepers Duties&nbsp;and ResponsibilitiesRevised 01/20102023 SCOREKEEPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UAOPTIMIST.ORG HOME PAGE UNDER &quot;DOCUMENTS&quot;&nbsp; All applicants must attend the Scorekeeper&rsquo;s Training Meeting prior to the first game. &nbsp;Familiarity with the game of basketball is helpful, but not required. &nbsp;Attention to detail is required. &nbsp; The UA Optimist Basketball League will assign a Scorekeeper for every scheduled game. &nbsp;All regular season games will be played on Saturdays. &nbsp; Summary of Scorekeepers&rsquo; Duties: o &nbsp;Arrive at the scheduled gym at least ten minutes prior to game time. o &nbsp;Ensure electronic scoreboard console unit is set up, tested and operating properly. &nbsp;Enter the appropriate code, if necessary. &nbsp;The custodians can assist with set up. o &nbsp;Set up the Score Book by entering team names and player numbers. During the game, the Scorekeeper must: o &nbsp;Operate the electronic scoreboard, keeping track of the game score and operating the clock as appropriate. &nbsp;The clock runs continuously, except for timeouts during the first 7 periods. &nbsp;For the final (8th) period, and any overtime periods, the clock stops for all dead balls. o &nbsp;Track player participation, personal fouls, team fouls and timeouts o &nbsp;Maintain the possession arrow per the referee&rsquo;s calls o &nbsp;Monitor time between periods (1 minute) and halftime (3-5 minutes) o &nbsp;Sound the horn to consult the referees on any issues If an assigned Scorekeeper cannot work his/her shift, s/he must find a replacement and inform the Optimist Basketball Program Commissioner of any such change. The home team wears gold jerseys and the visiting team wears black jerseys. &nbsp;Consult the master schedule in the notebook if there is a question on jersey color. &nbsp;Record the correct team name and the jersey color in the scorebook. &nbsp;Please keep the games on schedule. &nbsp; In case of a question, a copy of the Optimist Basketball game rules is located in the scorebook. &nbsp;Also, the League Commissioner or a member of the Optimist Club will be available at most games for consultation. &nbsp;All on-court decisions are to be handled by the referees. &nbsp; As a courtesy, the Scorekeeper should notify the team Coach when a player receives his or her 3rd or 4th personal fouls or the number of remaining timeouts that a team has. &nbsp;Please remember to be courteous to coaches, players and referees. &nbsp; Scorekeepers may select cash payment or service hours. &nbsp;The selection must be made prior to the season. &nbsp;Payment will be made by the League Commissioner or his/her designee. &nbsp;Verification of service hours will be handled by the Commissioner after the season. &nbsp; Thank you for your participation. &nbsp;This is an important part of the Optimist Basketball Program and we appreciate your good work.

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