SCOREBOARD/CLOCK OPERATION & RULES
Coaches: Recruit a parent or responsible kids to operate the clock. when you enter the gym, immediately get the clock situation squared away and get someone to operate it. Set the clock up for 10 minutes and let it run. This gets your parents in their seats, players warming up. All parents should be seated on the bleachers opposite the player's benches. When the buzzer goes off after 10 minutes, set it up for game time. Running time for games at 3/4 level should take about 40 minutes, even with some stops. So there is some time at the beginning to warm up. Same for the other levels. Games are back to back, so all games need to be completed without running over your time slot.
Pre-Game Scoreboard Setup
For the first game of the day, turn on the clock (recessed toggle switch in lower rear or side of unit, hard to see)
Make sure you have the correct “face plate” on the scoreboard, otherwise the code you enter will make it for football or volleyball, or something else.
Enter the code (612-4732, it is written on the face).
Answer NO for shot clock.
Answer NO if it says “Do you want to continue from where you left off?”
Only one hand control should be connected. There are two types. One is a switch that goes on and off. The other is a spring switch, which returns to one position. That is for the shot clock but we don't use the shot clock. Use the first kind – on/off.
Set Scores to Zero: Set → Home Score → Zero (0); Set → Guest Score → Zero (0) = directions shown on scoreboard control panel also
Set Time for minutes until start of the game (ex. If 5 minutes before gametime, set for 5:00, if 10 minutes until start, set for 10:00): Set → Time → #:00 → Yes → 1 (# of next quarter to be played) = directions shown on scoreboard control panel also
In-Game Operation
Start and Stop Time: To start the time running, flip the hand control switch on. To stop the time, flip off.
Add points scored: Home Score → # of Points OR Guest Score → # of Points (the step by step instructions on the box to keep score.)
As the time runs out, let the buzzer ring for a couple of seconds, then flip the hand control switch off.
When your game is over, just leave the clock where it is and the next game will take over.
At the end of the day, simply turn the clock OFF and leave it on the table. The custodial staff will pack it up.