The standard black rolling travel case is a must-have for every offcial. Some bags have two wheels. Some bags have four wheels. Some bags even spin. The type of bag you roll into the gym every night is irrelevant as long as you like it. It’s what you put in the bag that matters.If we took a peek inside the travel bags of 100

referees, we would fi nd a variety of different items. No doubt there would be plenty of black pants, striped shirts, extra whistles, shiny black shoes, and black socks that could possibly stand up on their own. There would be a lot of undershirts, tights and even a few knee braces. These would be joined by toiletries, gum, and extra contact lenses. The list could go on and on. But, does your travel bag contain key items that will help you perform at a high level and recover to be able to work again?A little pre-season planning can go a long way to ensuring you

are ready when you arrive at the gym. There are 5 Key Items that should be found in every offi cial’s travel bag:

Stretch Band: Stretch bands come in a variety of different lengths and amount of resistance provided. They can be found in most department and sporting goods stores as well as online and range in price from $20-$25. The band serves as a stretching partner. Use the band after your warm-up to stretch before the game. It can also be used at half-time if needed. The most important time to pull out the band (that folds up for easy packing) is after the game. The best time to improve fl exibility is following exercise. After exercise the muscles are warm, loose and very pliable. Spending 10 minutes with your stretch band in the locker room during the post-game meeting or while your partners shower can improve your overall fl exibility. One hidden feature of the stretch band is

that if you are rehabilitating an injury, the stretch band can often serve as resistance for strengthening exercises as well. Recovery Snack: One of the most important things you can do

for your body following a game or workout is get it ready for the next workout. Immediately

If you are an IAABO Interpreter and attended the Fall Seminar in Toronto, then you left with an armful of instructional materials provided by the IAABO presenters and the IAABO offi ce. If you are an IAABO member eagerly anticipating the fall basketball season, then you can expect to view the 2012-13 “You Make the Ruling” DVD included with these materials. This educational DVD illustrates a variety of plays and mechanics for discussion at your board meetings.

Toronto Board 102 members were outstanding hosts and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Jamie McCaig, Dennis Herbert, Don Thorne, Bruce Covert and many others put together a well-organized venue for our seminar. The whole weekend went very smoothly and the comments from everyone (Interpreters

and Spouses) were extremely positive. The hospitality room was a focal point for great food and drink as well as a place to make new friends, swap basketball offi ciating lies, stories, and share common practices as to what is being accomplished in their local boards. The bar has been set very

high by Toronto, now it is Massachusetts’s turn to prepare for the spring meeting. We are sure they will deliver!

The Fall Seminar started early Friday morning as Roger MacTavish, Rich Antonelli and the Rules Examination committee met and created the applicant test - an awesome task. However, as always, Roger keeps them on track and they completed their laborious assignment on time.

Immediately thereafter, the entire assembly was treated to the National Anthem of both the United States sung by Devon Herbert, and the Canadian by Sarah Gibbons. Both singers were outstanding. Just before the anthems, Honorary Chairperson Pat Laing and IAABO President Mike Hammond were escorted to the podium by (continued on page 12)

IAABO Presenters Hit a Grand Slam

What’s in Your Bag

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October/November 2012 Volume 63, Number 427

Rich Stehlik, Bd. 210 ONT

I would like to thank everyone who was involved with the Fall Seminar in Toronto. It was an excellent seminar from the presenters to the hospitality room to the weather. I would like to thank Don Thorne, Dennis Herbert and especially Jaime McCaig. These three gentlemen and their staff did an outstanding job and kept everything running smoothly.

Thanks also to our invited guests Joe Borgia from the NBA, John Adams from the NCAA and Lubo Kotelba from FIBA for attending and

for their interesting input.IAABO continues to be the best training and educational organization for high school

basketball offi cials because of the continuous effort of Tom Lopes, Donnie Eppley and Peter Webb and the message that the interpreters bring back to their respective boards.

I believe in the strength of IAABO and I believe that IAABO should continue to involve our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year offi cials to help at the Special Olympics at their local boards. It is important that IAABO continues to expand its support of Special Olympics.

Again, it is important that members of the standing committees stay in touch with the chairpersons to offer any ideas that you have over the next several months.

Be healthy and stay safe.

A New Season - It is amazing that we are getting ready for the new high school season and many offi cials haven’t taken a break from blowing the whistle since the end of this past season. In today’s world, there are so many games that one could virtually offi ciate basketball almost every day of the year with all of the summer leagues, camps, AAU tournaments and various other categories of games now played year round.

If you are working the games just for the money and just going through the motions, then it is defi nitely a bad thing. If you are using these games to tune up your mechanics and signals, then it is a good thing. You, the offi cial, make that decision every time

you enter the court, no matter where or the level of the game. One thing to remember is that each and every game is important to someone, therefore we should give a solid effort.

If you offi ciated straight through or took the traditional break, it is time to gear up as fall is fast approaching. It is time to look ahead and start to prepare for the upcoming High School season, and there are multiple factors to consider. At this time, consideration should be given to the few extra pounds that you somehow have accumulated over the summer. You know who you are! Evaluate this and construct a plan that will contribute to your all around wellbeing.

Next is rule knowledge. There is no excuse for an offi cial not to know the rules. Remember when you were a cadet and in the class preparing for the IAABO test. You should be doing the same in preparation for the IAABO Refresher test, which is designed to make you look at the rule book. The pages of your rule book should be frayed and wrinkled from overuse. Refer to it – know those rules!

Listen to your Interpreter. They spend hours and hours preparing for the meeting sessions to make all of us better offi cials. They interpret the rules as they should be, not tailored to whether or not you like the rule.

Let’s get ready and make this your best season ever, it is up to you. Let’s go blow some whistles!

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Director’s Court

President’s Corner

Mike Hammond

I wish to express my thanks to IAABO for the gifts presented to me for my 50 years of officiating. These years hold many memories of great people I have worked for and with, and the ride has been great. I certainly have received much more through this game than I was ever able to give. I am proud to be a member of IAABO who work so diligently to maintain and improve this great game.

Paul K. Cooley Chautauqua Board #39 (NY)

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Michelle Futrell, Director of Sports Medicine and Senior Instructor in Health and Human Performance, College of Charleston South Carolina.

What’s in Your Bag (continued from page 1)

following a workout, your body has depleted the energy it stores in the muscles. In the fi rst 15-30 minutes following an exercise bout, the muscles are hungry to replenish these stores. The most current research indicates that the recovery snack should contain 50-100 grams of carbohydrates and 10-20 grams of protein. Some examples of recovery snacks that will travel well in your bag include: peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread (46g CHO/12g PRO), trailmix with chocolate chips (1/4c serving= 17g CHO/5g PRO), G3:Gatorade’s version of recovery (14g CHO/16g PRO), and Nature Valley Fruit ‘n Nut Granola Bar (25g CHO/3g PRO), Clif Bar (45g CHO/2g PRO). Chocolate milk is also a great recovery snack (8 oz serving=36g CHO/18g PRO). Milk isn’t always the best travel partner, but if it’s a short trip to the game consider carrying a small insulated lunch box or thermos. Re-sealable plastic bags/elastic compression wrap: Whether you are

nursing an injury or not, it is always smart to be prepared. If you notice soreness in any body part during or after a game, it will not hurt to apply ice to the affected area. It is a myth that ice decreases swelling, but it will indeed control pain and possibly limit some effects of infl ammation and accumulation of new swelling in the area. The standard rule of thumb with ice is to surround the injured body part and ice for 20-30 minutes. This can be repeated every hour as needed for pain control. If possible, wrap the ice in place with an elastic compression wrap or plastic wrap if available on site. When selecting an elastic compression wrap, choose the 6” width and the double-long length. This will allow you to adequately cover almost any body part. Most gyms will have ice available for your use, but if you have a long ride home, you may want to ice more than once. Your re-sealable plastic bag will come in handy as will your elastic compression wrap if you want to wrap the ice on while you travel. Should you sustain an acute injury, apply the compression wrap to the injured area, snugly but not so tight that you impede circulation. Start the wrap closer to the end of the extremity and move in a direction toward your heart. The compression will do more to prevent the accumulation of swelling than the ice, especially while traveling. You can then apply ice on top of the compression wrap to control pain. (Hint: A damp compression wrap will facilitate the transfer of cold through to the extremity). When you arrive at your destination, elevate the injured extremity above your heart until it can be seen by a medical professional or treated the next day. Do not sleep in an elastic compression wrap. When elevating an injured body part, try putting books or suitcases under the end of the mattress rather than attempting to sleep propped up on a pillow. You will defi nitely get more sleep!Hydration beverage: Most of the gyms that

you visit will probably have some type of fl uid available during the game, but it may not be available to you in the locker room prior to the game. Honestly, if you are just starting to hydrate at game time, you are setting yourself up for a poor performance. During the season you should constantly monitor your hydration status. The easiest way to do this is by taking a peek at the color of your urine each time you visit the restroom. If you are well hydrated, it will be the color of weak lemonade. If it is any darker than that you are already

dehydrated. In fact, thirst doesn’t even kick in until you are already in a dehydrated state, and weight loss of as little as 2% may begin to impair function. Water should be suffi cient to maintain a person who is adequately hydrated. However, for activities that last longer than 45-50 minutes a 6% carhohydrate solution (like Gatorade or other isotonic beverages) may be helpful to maintaining hydration. This is particularly important in persons who have a high sweat rate or a very concentrated sweat. The following are fl uid replacement guidelines:• 17-20oz: 2-3 hrs before exercise• 7-10oz: 20 min before exercise• Maximum amount tolerated during exercise (every 10-20 min)After activity it is important to replenish fl uids and electrolytes lost during

the exercise session. Part of this can be combined with the Recovery Snack.Notepad/Pen: This last item may seem a little silly when compared

with the others on the list, but it can be extremely important if you are injured or receive treatment from a certifi ed athletic trainer or other medical provider. If you have an injury for which you need to receive treatment, ask your physician or the healthcare provider that evaluates the injury to jot down some key information (brief history, diagnosis, treatment parameters for any treatment provided and recommendations for future treatment). This will allow you to correctly communicate your injury and treatment received to the next health care provider you see. Each injury is treated differently depending on the patient history and the treatment received to date. You will have a much better outcome if the health care provider knows what treatments you have tried thus far, and what has or has not been successful.This year as you pull out the gear and pack up the teeny, tiny

travel toiletries, think about throwing in a few of the items we have discussed. These small extras will go a long way to keeping you healthy and prepared for a successful season. PS: Your partners will really appreciate it if you keep a few extra dryer sheets in a plastic bag so you can throw one in between those dirty socks.

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Jim Crouch, le , long me member of Interna onal Associa on of Approved Basketball Offi cials Board (IAABO) and president of the Fort Bliss Athle cs Offi cials Associa on, congratulates William Mallard who recently received honors for 50 years of service at Fort Bliss during an offi cia ng mee ng. Mr. Mallard received a watch among other items for his half-century of service to the associa on.

5October/November 2012

IAABO served as a major supporter when the National Association of Sports Offi cials (NASO) conducted the annual Sports Offi ciating Summit. The event took place July 29-31 at the Portland Marriott

Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Ore.

Tom Lopes, executive director of IAABO, was on hand during the Summit. Lopes lead a group of offi cials, assigners, local association offi cers and state association leaders in a basketball-specifi c breakout session during the Summit. The session was sponsored by IAABO. Those individuals

reviewed IAABO’s “You Make the Ruling” DVD. Plays were viewed and reviewed which led to tremendous discussion and teaching.

Barry Mano, president of NASO, expressed gratitude for IAABO’s support and participation in the Summit.

“We once again asked important offi ciating organizations in respective sports to take the lead in presenting the Summit sport breakout sessions,” Mano said.

Mano said IAABO’s presence on site added to the prestige of the event. “The Summit has become the ‘Industry Event of the Year’ for those of us in offi ciating. It has been hugely gratifying to witness the growth in sponsorship and impact of the Summit,” he said. “The main reason the Summit has become so successful is this: Offi ciating leaders and lead offi cials fully understand that what we do in service of the game is the same across the spectrum. Only the rules are different. That commonality means that educational sessions have wide meaning. The quality of the Summit’s educational programming is deep thanks to the support of organizations such as IAABO.”

William MallardIAABO 50 Years of Service

William Mallard received honors for 50 years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to International Association of Approved Basketball (IAABO) and the game of basketball. Mr. Mallard resides in El Paso, Texas. He is retired from military and civil service. Mr. Mallard also served as Youth Activities Sport Director for 22 years, where he worked with youth at Fort Bliss and El Paso Parks and Recreation department organizing many athletic competitions. He is the past president of the local IAABO board and is presently the Treasurer of Fort Bliss Athletic Offi cials Association.

Mr. Mallard is an alumnus of Alabama State Teachers College where he majored in Physical Education. He and his wife Eula are active members of Skyline Baptist Church where he serves as an usher and on other committees. Mr. Mallard actively supports all organizations that are working for the betterment of the community. Mr. Mallard is proud father of a daughter and one son, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

IAABO SupportsSuccessful NASO Summit

IAABO President-Elect and Board 40 New York member Jack Sweeney was recently appointed as a Regional Advisor for the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball. Sweeney is a former Division I basketball offi cial, who offi ciated more than 700 Division I Men’s Basketball games in the Atlantic 10, Northeast Conference, American East, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and the Patriot and Ivy Leagues. In addition, he offi ciated in several NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship tournaments. Sweeney has been a member of IAABO for almost 40 years and is a Past President of IAABO Board No. 40 and a Lifetime member of IAABO, Inc. He is the currently Coordinator of Offi cials for the ASAP, NJCAA, Region XV, New York. Jack and his wife, Carol Ann, reside in East Patchogue, New York.

IAABO Night at the Ball ParkOn Thursday night – August 30th, the Lowell Spinners (Class

A Affi liate of the Boston Red Sox) hosted IAABO Night at the Park to support the IAABO 95 (Lowell, MA) Holiday Tournament

Scholarship Fund and Offi cials’ vs. Cancer. Of the 5,000 plus fans in attendance, 800 members of IAABO in Massachusetts and Southern NH, along with family and friends were on hand for the game vs. the Vermont Lake Monster as well as the post-game activities which included kids running the bases, and

fi reworks. Throwing out ceremonial fi rst pitches were IAABO 95 President Bob Morrissette, IAABO International Past-President Jack Doyle, MSBOA Secretary Treasurer Timmy O’Brien, MSBOA President Jon Lowe, and IAABO International President Mike Hammond. Thanks to all the IAABO Members who supported this worthwhile cause by purchasing game tickets and participating in the 50/50 raffl e.

IAABO President-Elect Appointed

NCAA Regional Advisor for Men’s Division I Basketball

Jack Sweeney

Pictured, from le , Bob Morrisse e, Jack Doyle, Timmy O’Brien, Jon Lowe, and Mike Hammond

IAABO President Mike Hammond throws out fi rst pitch

Tom Lopes

NASO Summi A endees

Fall Seminar Photo Gallery

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Fall Seminar Opening CeremonyMr. Terry Russell, RCMP Red Serge Unit

Mr. Sco Greenway, Toronto Police Pipe Band Paying Respect to the Colors

CN TowerToronto

Ron Foxcro , Bd. 112 ONT and IAABO Life Member, addresses the crowd

Spouses BreakfastDennis Herbert, Bd. 211 ONT and IAABO Vice-PresidentDenn Herb Cellars

Gene Schaaf, Bd. 211 ONT and IAABO Life Member, observing the Blue Jays

Rules Examina on Mee ng

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Basketball World Leaders Jaime McCaig , Bd. 107 ONT, recognizes Co-Chair Pat Laing, Bd. 192 ONT

Mike McPhee, Bd. 212 ONT, presents instruc on on FIBA Don Thorne, Bd. 210 ONT, and Jaime McCaig, Bd. 107 ONT

Felix Addeo, Bd. 33 NJ, addresses Coach and Offi cial Rela ons

Alan Goldberger, Bd. 33 NJ, briefs on Legal Issues

Joe Borgia, NBA, speaks with Rich Antonelli, Bd. 27 MA

Lubomir Kotleba, FIBA Sports Director

Fall Seminar Photo Gallery

Perillo’s Will ShowIAABO Sportorials8

Referee Fights His Way Back from Near-Death ExperienceMatt Perillo sat in a wheelchair in his living room in

Lancaster presenting a pretty convincing case for how lucky he is.

Most recent double amputees whose active lifestyle included high school basketball and football games wouldn’t feel that way. But Perillo is different, very different.

While he’s staring at life-changing mobility challenges, his fate could have been much worse after he contracted septicemia, a bacteria in the blood that often occurs with severe infection. Doctors gave Perillo a 20 percent chance to live, but this longtime offi cial was determined to have this call go his way.

“Just living through the septicemia—most people come out and either have brain damage right away or suffer a stroke immediately, or don’t make it, and I made it,” said the 47-year old Perillo. “At fi rst I thought it would be half the foot, or maybe the foot, but it turned into a lot more than that. You know what, so I’ve lost my legs—I’m alive. That’s not a bad tradeoff.”

Jan. 12 was a typical day at work for Perillo at the Lancaster Recreation Department, where he has worked since 1994. In the early afternoon he began experiencing symptoms of a fever. He left work, and the next morning went to the doctor. Before he could sit down, the doctor called an ambulance.

He was rushed to Buffalo General Hospital. By that time his circulation was impeded. His blood had turned septic and suddenly he was fi ghting for his life. His wife of 22 years, Karen, and daughters Hanna, 16, and Jillian, 18, were called in and he was given last rites.

“He had a near-death experience. He saw dead aunts and uncles. He wasn’t supposed to make it,” said fellow football offi cial and 20-year friend Matt Palma. “He knows he’s lucky to be alive. When I visited him in

the hospital, he was the poster child for everyone in the medical corridor. Some lady came into his room and said she wrote a prayer, and they prayed together.”

Perillo fell into a coma that lasted two weeks. His blood pressure dropped as low as 65-over-47. During that time he credits the treatment he received with vasopressors, medications used to raise blood pressure, with saving his life. His stay in the hospital lasted 69 days. New issues surfaced after the coma, the most serious the lack of circulation to his hands and feet.

Doctors were able to save his hands, but the damage to his feet was irreversible.

“Just like that my life turned in a totally different direction. I’ve been so healthy all my life,” he said. “I was so sick for so long that it really does scare me to get sick again. A simple bacteria—every day people have cuts and have these things, and mine turned into this life-altering thing.”

With every intention of getting back on the fi eld, Perillo opted to have his feet removed using the Ertl procedure, which builds a horizontal bone bridge below the tibia and fi bula, making it strong enough to support activities such as running.

The highly specialized procedure was not available locally, so he was fl own by Mercy Flight to a hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., where his feet were amputated a few inches above his ankles.

Doctors still don’t know how the bacteria entered Perillo’s body. They tried to culture the bacteria, but couldn’t get anything to grow. Having the answers isn’t as important as having their father, said Hanna, a junior at Sacred Heart Academy.

“I’m always looking at this like, ‘Oh my gosh, how are we going to get through this as a family’ and he’s pulled us through,” she said. “He’s been my inspiration through this all. Even the father-daughter dance that Sacred Heart has every year, he’s determined to go this year (April 20). That’s one thing me and him are doing together.”

Perillo will be fi tted with prosthetic legs, which will help him learn to walk again and some day allow him to resume his 17-year career as an offi cial. Typically a back judge on a fi ve-man crew, his years in stripes have been special.

He offi ciated the Orchard Park at Clarence football game where both teams showed up wearing the same colors and Clarence played

the game in yellow pinnieyouth, he remembers Jameand the Gronkowskis of Wiabout 10 years old playingwatched Mike Williams of Rof Canisius dominate theiCaulcrick and Clymer at Th

Thanks to the many relatthe years, Perillo has workedcoaches’ preferred lists. Hhis enthusiasm for life unriSeneca community, where hwhere he lives, are just as and basketball at West Senein 1983.

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Sports Official with Prosthetic Legs Steals the Show at Lancaster Race

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he Ralph.tionships he’s fostered over d his way to the top of many

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he was raised, and Lancaster, strong. He played football eca West before graduating

His numerous friends in both towns want to get Perillo back on his feet physically and fi nancially. They have organized a fundraiser June 9 at the Chicken Coop, 299 Leydecker Road, West Seneca. For more information or to donate, go to www.matthewperillofundraiser.tumblr.com

“For me, it’s easier to give than receive. Receiving is hard, it’s not my nature,” Perillo said. “They didn’t even tell me about this fundraiser until I was home, sitting on the couch and medicated. I’m a proud man, and I like to take care of my family as best I can. It’s really going to be hard for me to have this fundraiser because I love all the people who will be there, and I would do anything for them.”

Of all the ground that was covered at Wednesday’s road race in Lancaster, the most impressive was 34 steps taken by Matt Perillo.

Wearing his new prosthetic legs, the longtime Western New York basketball and football offi cial used fi erce determination to cross the fi nish line at the Lancaster/Depew Boys & Girls Club July 4th 10K. The 35th annual race drew a fi eld of 882 entrants and was held throughout the streets of the village.

Perillo was the last member in a chain of approximately 100 runners who made up a 6-mile –long relay team.

Perillo, who was seated in a wheelchair near the fi nish, took the baton from Lancaster Mayor Bill

Cansdale. He was wheeled by his daughter, Hanna, who stopped several feet from the fi nish.

Perillo then sprang from his wheelchair, shoved his crutches under both arms, and took 34 of the biggest steps of his life. Upon crossing the fi nish line, he let out a triumphant yell, as fans crowded around the fi nish line both cheered and cried.

“It was something that just came up at the last minute,” Perillo said. “I felt like I just needed to do this for the people who love me. By the grace of God I made it without falling. This is only the 10th time I’ve had these legs on. I’m just getting the hang of it.”

Perill, 47, nearly died over the winter after contracting septicemia, a bacteria in the blood that often occurs with severe infection. He spent over 69 days in the hospital,

including two weeks in a coma, and was given a 20 percent chance to live. Not only did he beat the odds, he continues to inspire everyone around him.

He said he’s drawn the most strength from longtime friend and retired Lancaster football coach Len Jankiewicz and his rehab team from Daemen College.

“Lenny said I can’t quit, and that’s the one thing I’m not going to forget,” Perillo said. “The fi rst thing he ever told me was, ‘Good things happen to good people.’ That is the one quote I will always hold close to my heart. I’m so touched by his compassion for me, and he’s been there every step of the way from seeing me at the hospital and helping with my benefi t.”

Perillo said he will forever be grateful to the professors and physical therapists at Daemen who have helped him, even to the point of coming over to his home on Sundays and volunteering their time. Among Perillo’s goals are to return to his job at the Lancaster Recreation Department and return to offi ciating.

he challenges will continue for Perillo, but his Fourth of July will be remembered as the day he passed his road test.

Article and Photos courtesy of Mark Mulville, The Buffalo News.

Ma Perillo with his daughters Hanna and JillianPhoto courtesy of the Photo courtesy of Mark Mulville, The Buff alo News.

alo Bills Quaterback, Jim KellyMulville, The Buff alo News.

Matt Perillo is a member of IAABO Board No. 53, Buffalo, New York. He has been an active member of IAABO since 1997. To make a donation, please contact Bob Miske, Bd. 53 NY, Secretary at bmiske@roadrunner.com

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“Officials vs. Cancer” Reaches $600,000 in Donations

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“We have to make tough choices. Being part of the Officials vs. Cancer program was a no-brainer. We love basketball and referees and this had something to do with each. We know we made the right choice.” Ron Foxcroft, CEO, Fox 40 International, Inc.

IAABO’s “Offi cials vs. Cancer” program, designed to piggyback with the annual “Coaches vs. Cancer” fundraising effort in college basketball, reached $600,000 in donations this past season. After nearly fi ve years of fundraising efforts, the nationwide effort has become embedded in multiple IAABO boards across the country.

Not only have local and state boards picked up the mantra, but competition has broken out between states to see which can raise the most money annually. In 2012, Massachusetts took fi rst, followed by Connecticut and Colorado.

The proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society. Colorado hit close to $30,000 to achieve fi rst place last year, according to Bob Lantzy, Past President of Colorado Board #4. As Peter Carroll of Board #9 in Fairfi eld City, CT, says, “It’s all in good fun and for a good cause. It’s friendly competition and we all like to compete.”

Carroll humorously relates how Massachusetts, headed by current IAABO, Inc. President Mike Hammond, was able to wrest the title for highest annual fundraising away from Connecticut after his board had won the fi rst three years. “I think they had an advantage with Mike there. It’s the fi rst time Massachusetts has beaten us in anything,” Carroll laughs.

Those three states have consistently been at the top of IAABO’s fundraising ladder. Lantzy says 18 areas within the state set goals for fundraising, and “we urge them to exceed their goals. In 2011, we were number one in the nation, and the year before that we were third.”

Colorado raises most of its money through sponsorships and game donations. Offi cials typically donate all or a portion of their fees for a certain number of games, a practice used by other boards as well.

Katie Parker spearheaded an effort through Callahan High School, according to Lantzy, that netted $1,500 for the Colorado Springs Board. They held a “fi ght against cancer night” to raise the funds.

Chad Dubs was another local offi cial who stepped forward. He raised $2,000 for the Denver and Colorado Springs boards by writing letters to his friends for donations. “He gave $1,000 to the Colorado Springs Board and $1,000 to the Denver Board. Cancer affected his life and he reached out to his friends for help,” Lantzy explains.

Some of the boards put on pizza nights or held poker nights, according to Lantzy. Pizza companies would donate 50% of the proceeds based on the purchase.

Honig’s out of Colorado gave $600 to the cause, he adds. “We have a great relationship with Gene Bowman, and he always supports Colorado basketball.”

During a Colorado Springs Board meeting, Lantzy said four members got up to give personal testimonials. “If you had a dry eye, you weren’t a human being,” he says of the emotions involved. “We’re glad to be able to help the cause. All the Colorado areas do a good job. One dollar donated is helpful to fi ght this dreaded disease.”

Whistles for CancerThere are many ways IAABO offi cials donate. Uniquely, Ron

Foxcroft, inventor of the Fox 40 whistle, provides his whistles for $1 with the funds targeted to Offi cials vs. Cancer.

As a Canadian who worked NCAA Division I basketball for 25

years and the tournament for four years, Foxcroft knew coaches connected with the initiative and wanted to see IAABO associated with it. Citing Executive Director (ED) Tom Lopes and Donnie Eppley, Assistant to the ED, as drivers of the initiative, he says, “We had to be part of this. IAABO does more training of basketball offi cials

than any other organization in the world, and I knew we could have a visible impact. We had to be associated with the program.”

Juliana Child, VP of Promotions and Events for Fox 40 International, Inc., helped move him forward on the initiative. “She came to me and said that breast cancer touches

almost everyone and that having IAABO associated with the effort would feel good. She did everything in her power to make it happen.

Foxcroft’s whistle is the “whistle of choice” in over 140 countries. It is used not only for sports, but also by search and rescue teams, lifeguards and other areas where a whistle is needed. By stepping up to the plate to help, he had his team sell whistles in pink to align with the cancer awareness theme, and also created a special logo for visibility. “We did everything possible to raise the profi le. Since we dominate the world whistle industry, it was very important for us to be involved in this initiative that does so much good for so many people.”

One of the struggles for Foxcroft is determining where his company should invest money when it contributes to organizations. He gets 30-50 solicitations for sponsorships or charity a day, and can’t contribute to all of them. “We have to make tough choices. Being part of the Offi cials vs. Cancer program was a no-brainer. We love basketball and referees and this had something to do with each. We know we made the right choice.”

“When this started, we had no idea it would get this big,” Ron continues. “Donnie and Tommy are the architects that make it go. When I look back now, I thank god that we had the courage to move forward when we did.”

376 IAABO Members Donate in MassachusettsA concerted effort in Massachusetts, spearheaded by Mike

Hammond, has led to an increase in the number of donations by offi cials from 206 to 376. Many of these people are getting the message through their meetings.

To raise awareness, Hammond set up four regional meetings throughout the state to explain the program. “We got the word out and heard concerns. Our board (#27) put up a banner and table to make it easier for members to contribute. It’s important that money raised comes back and has an effect in the state where the money was raised. That’s important to members. In Massachusetts, we raised $20,000 in 2011 and over $37,000 in 2012.”

Another big issue, Hammond explains, is making it easy for the member to donate. Asking for $10 at 3 of the 6 or 7 meetings is one option. Offi cials also donate a portion of their game fee.

Luke Levine out of Board #44 in Massachusetts was singled out by Hammond for his special efforts in contributing to the cause. “He offi ciates for 10 days, doing any games available, and all his game fees go into his donation. He personally raised $3,200 and would work 7-8 games per day on the weekends. He also sent emails to people who knew, asking if they had extra games available that he could work. He’s done this for a couple

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a Royal Mounted Policemen and a bag pipe player also from the RMP. Talk about ceremony!

Following our bagpipe serenade, we were off to our fi rst session which was something of a fi rst as we had three of the leaders in the offi ciating world gathered together in one place to share with us the nuances of their particular positions.

They also shared some information that you might be able to give to a member who has interest in pursuing and furthering their career. We thought that this would be an interesting topic to start our Fall Seminar, and kind of kick start the program. Our speakers were Lubo Kotleba, Sports Director of FIBA, Joe Borgia, NBA Vice President, Referee Operations, and John Adams, NCAA Coordinator of Offi cials. The discussion was lively and impressive as we learned that each of their roles and expectations are in many ways similar, yet different. Lubo stayed for the entire seminar and was very impressed with IAABO’s approach to teaching offi ciating rules, mechanics and signals.

Speaking of signals, IAABO has placed emphasis on having its members raise their arms for all fouls violations and jump balls. We have designated this year as the year of raising your arm. Let’s all get on the same page. We are hearing that this will be a practice that will also be followed by the NCAA.

Up next was Alan Goldberger, Bd. 33 NJ, who brought us up-to-date on current legal issues. He reviewed how to handle concussions, social media, and fi ghts and what our responsibilities and liabilities are with these issues.

Keith Morang, Bd. 20 ME, took us into Crew of Two and Crew of Three with some new approaches. He shared some ways of getting your audience involved with a worksheet that had attendees place their answers on diagrams on an E-Court slide. He highlighted offi cial’s areas of responsibility that need attention.

Paul Behr, Bd. 403 SC, used good clips to target his topic of Timeout, Counts and Counting. The Reverend Ray McClure Bd. 200 GA, highlighted areas from the Tour of States report and reminded the Interpreters to reinforce these areas. This was followed by a group “AMEN”.

Barbara Eppley, Bd. 70 PA, took on the challenge of the uniform rule with a great new approach. She creatively used some PVC pipe to create a uniform stand. Her PowerPoint presentation illustrated excellent examples of legal and illegal uniforms and other accessories.

Rich Antonelli, Bd. 27 MA, “the signals expert”, presented various techniques that interpreters could use in teaching signals. There were some funky slides of offi cials attempting to illustrate signals, quite humorous.

David Smith, Bd. 4 CO, ended Friday’s session with Traveling Nuances, illustrating offensive post moves, slide steps, and the so called “Euro Step” he found on YouTube.

Friday was a very productive day in Toronto! Our hats go off to the Interpreters who were at all of the sessions. At the closing of the

last session, the hospitality room opened and Bruce Covert, Bd. 102 ONT, and staff were ready with a great buffet and an assortment of adult beverages. The camaraderie was great as members renewed old acquaintances and made some new friends.

Saturday got off to a fi ne start as TJ Halliday, Bd. 20 ME, gave another fi ne presentation. His topic this year was “Free Throw Administration, Dribble and Its Ramifi cations”. Utilizing some great video plays to illustrate his points, he was spot on. Interpreters need to take advantage of his slides.

From north of the border, Rich Stehlik, Bd. 210 ONT, detailed the components of a pregame conference and recommendations to follow no matter what the experience of the crew.

The “master” Felix Addeo, Bd. 33 NJ, followed with a presentation called “The Coach and the Offi cial” (The Odd Couple or BFF). Using PowerPoint, music and some great quotes, he delved into confl ict resolution between the two entities. You had to be there to fully appreciate the approach to this very diffi cult topic.

Jeff Smith, Bd. 10 CT, examined some of the Myths and Misunderstanding regarding some rules and used video to show examples of the misconceptions offi cials may have. Following immediately was Dan Shepardson, Bd. 105 VT, with screening concepts with and without the ball, again using video as examples.

The Interpreters roundtable was next and we introduced the new version of You Make the Ruling, discussed the role of the Interpreter and how important that role is in IAABO. Your dedication to the position of interpreter continues to make IAABO the number one training organization in the country. We cannot do that without you, the interpreter.

The Crew of Two video was put up on the screen to remind interpreters to utilize this useful tool as well as a new projector that allows the presenter to move about the room while speaking.

Tom Lopes, IAABO Executive Director, encouraged members to submit articles for “Sportorials”. If accepted, the writer would receive a check for $100 for a full page and $50 for a half page.

Donnie Eppley gave a description of the materials that would be given to the interpreters on Sunday, particularly the items found on the fl ash drive. He explained how the site on ZebraWeb could be accessed and that is where the members will fi nd video plays and other instructional information.

Peter Webb closed the session with a talk on the role and responsibilities of the Interpreter, described the conference calls that will be held during the season, and thanked the interpreters for their continued passion for their role.

Mike McPhee, Bd. 212 ONT, discussed the rule changes for FIBA and the differences between NFHS and FIBA. It was fun to see our guest, Lubo, demonstrate some of the legal and illegal moves during the discussion that Mike led.

Sunday morning was the Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis session conducted by IAABO’s Coordinator of Interpreters, Peter Webb. At the conclusion of the session, the materials were distributed to each board in attendance, we said goodbye to our new and old friends, and thanked our Canadian brothers and sisters for a great time. The interpreters left and headed home ready for the new member classes as well as ready to refresh their membership and prepare them for the 2012-13 basketball season.

THANKS CANADA! Reminder - next year’s Fall Seminar will be held on Long Island in the state of New York, September 19-22.

Jeff Smith, Bd. 10 CT

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The annual IAABO spring meeting will be held at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort located at 10000 Beach Club Drive in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 25-28, 2013. This is an IAABO spring meeting that you will not want to miss. The meeting will include all of the regularly scheduled committee meetings that will guide us forward and make recommendations for any necessary changes, where needed. These meetings help shape IAABO and ensure that we continue moving in the right direction.

There are plenty of golf courses, lots of great restaurants, theatres and sites to see. This year, the meeting will have two highlights: fi rst, the Life Membership Luncheon will be held on Saturday afternoon honoring fi ve of our members. As you all know this is the highest award that IAABO presents. In addition, the IAABO 90th Anniversary Gala will be held on Saturday evening high atop the Hilton overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Can anyone imagine that IAABO is 90 years old? We hope to share with you the changes in uniforms, changes in rules, and changes in leadership throughout the years. We will also have photos and various other highlights. It will be a gala celebration, all of which will be hosted by IAABO, Inc. for all members and their guests who attend.

Please mark the dates on your calendar and plan to attend; maybe even treat it like a reunion. Wouldn’t it be great to see members with whom you offi ciated with or worked with on committees and whom you shared IAABO association memories. The hotel information is listed below and the IAABO rate is $134 per night. Hope to see you there!

Web page address is: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MYRBHHH-IAB-20130424/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POGGroup Name: International Association of Approved Basketball Offi cialsGroup Code: IABCheck-in: 24-APR-2013 Check-out: 28-APR-2013Hotel Name: Hilton Myrtle Beach ResortHotel Address: 10000 Beach Club Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572-5304Phone Number: 843-497-7419

Two of the fi nest basketball offi ciating legends have decided to hang up their whistles. Tim Higgins, Board 33, New Jersey, and Bob Donato, Board 65, Pennsylvania, offi cially retired from the hardwood on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The two were honored by a crowd of over 100 fellow offi cials, supervisors, spouses and friends, at the Wolfert’s Roost Country Club located in Albany, New York. With Jim Burr, Board 36, New York, as the host, and Bill Raftery, ESPN/CBS Sports College Basketball analyst, serving as the Master of Ceremonies, the retirement ceremony was a splendid event. Steve Lavin, Head Coach, St. John’s University, and his

assistant coach Gene Keady, former Head Coach at Purdue University, were also in attendance along with Hank Nichols, who recently was selected for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame and many other high profi le Division I basketball offi cials, who traveled from all over the United States to be a part of the tribute to two of the most outstanding offi cials the game

of basketball has ever known. Tom Lopes, Executive Director, IAABO, Inc., and Art Hyland, NCAA National Rules Editor and Big East Supervisor of Basketball Offi cials, provided highlights of both of these outstanding offi cials’ careers. Higgins, a Final Four offi cial, began his offi ciating career with the Big East in 1979 and offi ciated more than 2000 games in his illustrious career which included 10 Final Four appearances and three National Championship games. Tim offi ciated in every Big East tournament with the exception of his fi rst year in the league and that was due to the fact the Big East coaches voted to use offi cials from the Southwest Conference for their tournament. Bob Donato, also a veteran of fi ve Final Four appearances, and more than 2000 Division I basketball games, offi ciated his fi rst Big East assignment on February 11, 1983 with Jody Sylvester and Joe Mingle, both former IAABO members, in front of a crowd of over 3,000 spectators at the Villanova Field House in a contest featuring the University of Pittsburgh and Villanova. Donato received the assignment as a fi ll-in due to a snow storm and his performance earned him a contract to be a member of the Big East offi ciating staff, a distinction that he has continued to hold for almost 30 years. The basketball offi ciating community is seeing two of the fi nest offi cials and gentlemen moving on, but one can rest assured that through their guidance, mentorship, and friendship, the offi ciating world will continue to fl ourish.

Two Officiating Legends Call it a Day

Bob Donato with Tim Higgins

Tim Higgins

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of years.”Another offi cial from Board #27, William Heffi n, went to the utility

where he works and took a poster with Offi cials vs. Cancer on it. “He raised $1,600. Everyone can donate. There are many different ways to raise money.”

Like others involved in the cause, Hammond has been touched by cancer. He has lost three close friends to the disease, one who died at age 51 and went to fi rst grade with Mike. “It brings the issue closer to home. It affects everyone. At our regional meetings, we ask if there is anyone who has not been touched by cancer, and no hands go up. You should be happy if you’re never touched by it.”

Funeral Notice Helps in North JerseyBoard #33 in northern New Jersey recently had a golf outing attended

by 90 members, and the board raised $1,500 from the proceeds of the outing for Offi cials vs. Cancer. Additionally the Board’s Welfare Committee changed its procedures. When a family member of an offi cial passes or current or past member passes, a donation is made to Offi cials vs. Cancer in honor of the deceased.

Jim Stoeckel, President of the Board, took it one step further. When Jim’s wife Florence passed away in March from lung cancer, he did not want fl owers for the funeral. Instead, he felt it was better to have donations go to the Offi cials vs. Cancer Fund.

It was noted in the obituary, and over $3,000 was raised for the cause. Jim and his family were overwhelmed, as it was heartwarming to see the support from his many relatives, offi cials, coaches and friends.

The Stoeckel family has multiple members in coaching and offi ciating. The Stoeckel’s have three children and 6 grandchildren, all involved in basketball. Jim’s wife was also a coach and a very active woman.

“She was my rock,” Jim says. “I thought we had it beat, but the cancer came back after the treatment. She never complained and hung in there till the end. There is no better way to show our support to this worthwhile cause -- Offi cials vs. Cancer.”

Carroll Donates $15,000 Over Two YearsThough Carroll won’t tell you this himself, he has donated $15,000

to the Offi cials vs. Cancer fund the past two years, according to Donnie Eppley. Carroll prefers to give the spotlight to others who come forward.

He compliments his Board for being number one the fi rst three years of the state competition, and wants to see them back at the top. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers gave $10,000 to the fund.

Carroll, too, has been touched by cancer, as two key members of Board #9 have recently been affected. Stu Greenberg passed away, and Joe Gintol, Secretary Treasurer, has cancer. “When it hits this close to home, the money we raise seems even more important,” Carroll says humbly.

Last year, Board #9 took in approximately $18,000. “We send out messages to all our schools. We suggest that offi cials consider donating a game fee. The people I work for make a big donation. We have announcements made before high school and rec games about the cause, and then have the hat passed around the stands,” he says.

In the end, giving something back to those affected by cancer helps those who do the giving, too. For Carroll, his involvement helps him keep his sense of humor, “I’d have given another buck if I’d known Massachusetts was going to beat us two years ago,” he chuckles.

“Officials vs. Cancer” (continued from page 11)

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4. 10 CLOSELY GUARDED Rule must be promptly applied…..six-foot distance measured toe to toe. The count must begin immediately. Rule & Count con nues even if there is a defensive switch, provided six-foot distance is maintained. Offi cial must constantly rule closely guarded or not closely guarded….. illegal or legal? To not apply and enforce the rule, causes a signifi cant advantage for the off ensive team.

9.13 CONTACT ABOVE THE SHOULDERS Emphasis is on reducing concussions and decreasing excessive contact. Player shall not swing arm(s) or elbow(s) even without contac ng an opponent. Excessive swinging of the elbows occurs when arms and elbows are swung while using the shoulders as pivots, and the speed of the extended arms and elbows is in excess of the rest of the body as it rotates on the hips or on the pivot foot.

4.19.3 INTENTIONAL FOULSThe concern is the lack of enforcement of the inten onal foul ruleduring any part of the game but especially at the end of a game.Contact away from the ball while not making a legi mate a empt to play the ball – a concern.Contact specifi cally designed to stop or keep the clock from star ng – aconcern.Inten onal fouls may or may not be premeditated and are not based solely on the severity of the act.Even though fouling late in the game is an accepted coachingstrategy…. Offi cials must have courage to enforce penalize theinten onal foul rule properly.

10.6 ILLEGAL CONTACTContact rules apply to both the Defensive and Off ensive player.Specifi c areas of lack of enforcement….Hand Checking & Armbars(backcourt & frontcourt); Post Play….Pushing from behindor in front of opponent; Dislodging opponent by backing down;Rebounding ….Displacing, Pushing, Viola on of Principle ofVer cality (defense & off ense); Free Throw Lane contact along the laneprior to the ball contac ng the ring.

IAABO POINTS OF EMPHASIS

ENFORCE THE RULES AS WRITTEN……No room for individual or regionalversions of the rules.

MASTER & USE ONLY APPROVED SIGNALS….The game’s primary communica on for partner(s) players, scorer, mer,coaches, spectators; Stop the clock on every foul, jump ball/held ball, me-out and viola on ruling; Each crew member should signal holding, pushing, etc. with the one/same approved signal; Be composed; Non- Empha c; Don’t rush; Each part of themessage is a separate signal (not con nuous – each signal within a series of signals has a beginning and ending); Individual andregional versions of signals are not acceptable. Most signals arerequired within the Rules Book, not only within the manual.

MASTER & USE APPROVED MECHANICS (Coverages - PCAFOV & Procedures)….Pre-Game Conference, a hi-light reviewof Mechanics is a must. Leave the dressing room ready individuallyand as a crew.!

ELIMINATE THE CO-MINGLING OF RULES, MECHANICS,SIGNALS…..Co-Mingling of High School and CollegiateRules, Mechanics and Signals is unacceptable. Respect the category of the assigned game.

Have Pride…..Offi ciate the IAABO WAY.

NFHS 2012/13 Points of Emphasis

IAABO LinesCondolences to: IAABO Bd. 25, MA on the loss of their member, John Codey; Condolences: to Steve Bukowski, Bd. 34 NJ, on the passing of his mother; Condolences to: the members of Board No. 53 NY on the passing of Florence Bellanti, the widow of the late John Bellanti, Past President, IAABO, Inc. and longtime high school and collegiate basketball offi cial; Condolences to: Paul Lajeunesse, Bd. 8 CT, on the passing of his wife; Condolences to: Jack Schroll, Individual Member, IAABO, Inc., on the passing of his wife; Condolences to: Joe Paese, Bd. 70 PA, on the loss of his father; Condolences to: Jeff Rea, Bd. 8 CT, on the passing of his brother; Condolences to: Mike Eades, Bd. 215 WV, on the passing of his brother.

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