Board 12 Background Check Registration
All Officials Must Complete a Background Check Every Two Years
All Board 12 officials must complete a background check through the National Center for Security Initiatives (NCSI) before they will be able to work any games at any level. Results of the background check are only transmitted to the Board 12 Secretary, and all of the information submitted by the official and collected by NCSI remains only on NCSI's systems; no personal information is stored on Board 12's website.
Each official will need to pay via a credit card when registering. NCSI only accepts Visa or Mastercard at this time.
You will be asked to upload a picture of your driver's license, from your computer, during registration. You should have the copy/file already on your computer before starting to register. The easiest way to do this is using your cell phone to take a picture of your license and then email the image to your computer. The upload license image file is limited to 2MB in size therefore use a low resolution image format like .gif Microsoft has a help page if you need help resizing the picture - try reducing the size by 50% and saving as a .gif file. (click here)
Each official will need to pay via a credit card when registering. NCSI only accepts Visa or Mastercard at this time.
You will be asked to upload a picture of your driver's license, from your computer, during registration. You should have the copy/file already on your computer before starting to register. The easiest way to do this is using your cell phone to take a picture of your license and then email the image to your computer. The upload license image file is limited to 2MB in size therefore use a low resolution image format like .gif Microsoft has a help page if you need help resizing the picture - try reducing the size by 50% and saving as a .gif file. (click here)
Click Here to start, or renew, your Board 12 Background Screen
If you have any questions about the Background Check process contact the Board 12 Secretary.
Member's Email Sign Up
If you are a member of Board 12 you should be receiving occasional email notices from our Rules Interpreter and Commissioner. If you have not been receiving them there is a problem with your email address in our records.
If you are not getting Board 12 emails, or if you want to make sure we have your correct information, please fill out the Member's Information Form (click here)
If you are not getting Board 12 emails, or if you want to make sure we have your correct information, please fill out the Member's Information Form (click here)
NFHS Rule Differences by League for the 2026-2027 SeasonRules are the working “tools” of officials. Rules knowledge is the foundation of confidence and competence on the court. Below are links to tables detailing the exceptions to the NFHS Basketball Rules to be applied to Boy’s games in the WCAC[1], IAC[2] & MAC[3] and to Girl’s games in the ISL[4] & MPSSAA[5] . The majority of these differences from NFHS rules relate to the adoption and use of the shot clock.
In addition, the WCAC recently changed the league’s By-Laws to allow HOME teams to wear white or an off white color and the VISITING team to wear a contrasting dark color. The WCAC also recommends that both teams meet at the top of the key closest to their benches for any pregame gathering and that the home team is the only team that can gather at center court. Similarly, the ISL requires HOME teams to wear white or light jerseys and the VISITING team to wear dark jerseys. The ISL does not require the Official Scorer to wear a black & white striped shirt for games. In all other instances, Federation rules are to be applied. Takoma Acedemy is an independent school which uses NFHS rules with no shot clock. Pregame dunking is allowed. Links to League Rules Variations
WCAC/IAC/MAC/PVAC/ISL/MPSSAA
Rules Differences [1] WCAC (Boys): Carroll, DeMatha, Good Counsel, Gonzaga, Ireton, McNamara, O’Connell, Paul VI, St. John’s, St. Mary’s Ryken, The Heights
[2] IAC (Boys): Bullis, Episcopal, Georgetown Prep, Landon, St. Albans, St. Stephens/St. Agnes [3] MAC (Boys): Georgetown Day, Maret, St. Andrews, Sidwell Friends [4] PVAC (Boys/Girls): Edmund Burke School, The Field School, Berman Hebrew Academy, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Don Bosco Cristo Rey, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, McLean School, Model Secondary School for the Deaf , St. Anselm’s Abbey School, Sandy Spring Friends School, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Washington Christian Academy, Washington International School, Washington Waldorf School [5] ISL A (Girls): Episcopal, Madeira, Maret, St. Andrews, Sidwell Friends ISL AA (Girls): Bullis, Georgetown Day, Georgetown Visitation, Holton-Arms, Holy Child, National Cathedral, St. Stephens/St. Agnes, Stone Ridge [6] MPSSAA (Boys/Girls) Howard County, Montgomery County NFHS Rules Changes |
Executive Directives - June 1, 2026 Pursuant to my authority under the Constitution, which gives the President general supervision and control of the business and affairs of the Board, I am implementing two new executive directives below. I have attached the initial and current list of executive directives that have been implemented since June 1, 2025. I am requesting that the Secretary publish the entire list of executive directives on the board's website, in an appropriate conspicuous location.
This rule brings the assistants in line with committees and other groups responsible for the operation of this board in any capacity. Moreover, it assigns accountability and oversight to the board of directors. Art. VI. Sec. 1 - Duties of the President Art. VI. Sec. 7(g) - Duties of the Commissioner Art. VI. Sec. 7(f)(k) - Duties of the Commissioner Art. IX. Sec. 8 - Rules of Procedure 2. Exe. Directive 02-26 - ordering the temporary stay (suspension) of any newly elected Treasurer's signature authority on all member checks until after a 90-day acclamation period. This cessation of duties may be extended at the discretion of the president at the conclusion of this period. Link to: Executive Directive 2025-2026 Phoenix Project Framework
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