AOA BASKETBALL DIVISION MEETING SCHEDULE
Location: York High School in Elmhurst

Thursday, November 1

6:45 – 7:25 p.m. – Check-In
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Breakout Session: Split Meeting Schedule
Breakout Session # 1: “Everything You Want to Know about Uniforms” (Joe Spagnolo) – Room A278
Breakout Session # 2: “Communication with Coaches” (Andrew Williams) – Room A290
8:00 – 8:05 p.m. – Break
8:05 – 8:35 p.m. – IHSA Part 1 Test Review (Jeff Rutledge) – Room A290
8:35 – 8:45 p.m. – Meet Your Assignor: Jeff Schwarz, Central Suburban and Metro Prep Conferences
8:45 – 8:50 p.m. – Play of the Week Review
8:50 – 9:00 p.m. – Announcements
9:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Social Event at The Silverado Grill, 447 Spring Road – Elmhurst, IL

Breakout Session # 1: “Everything You Want to Know about Uniforms”
It is a necessary evil is to enforce the uniform and apparel rules. State Clinician Joe Spagnolo simplifies the rules on what participants can and cannot wear and discusses the importance of those rules and their philosophies. The presentation provides numerous examples of what is legal and what is not.

Breakout Session # 2: “Communication with Coaches”
Perhaps the most difficult part of officiating is the potential encounter with coach-referee communication. IHSA State Final official Andrew Williams will discuss successful methods in managing the conflict and will provide tips on proven techniques which you can use the next time you go out on the court.