CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Commences with Address from Officiating Pioneer

CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Commences with Address from Officiating Pioneer

February 18, 2007
 
Hampton, VA- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association would like to welcome one of women's basketball's officiating pioneers, Angie Lewis, to deliver the keynote address at the 2007 CIAA Women's Tip-Off Banquet on Sunday, February 25 at the Westin Hotel, Charlotte, NC. This annual event will open the 2007 Women's Basketball Tournament at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.
 
Ms. Lewis is currently employed as a lieutenant in the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, where she works diligently enforcing the rules of society and improving the Washington, D.C. police community. She devotes herself to a rigorous work ethic both on and off the court.
 
Angie was one of the first women to be asked to officiate for the American Basketball League in 1996 and later for the WNBA in its inaugural season in 1997.  She has officiated for many conferences including the ACC, SEC, Big East, Big 10, Atlantic 10, CAC and the CIAA.  She began her officiating career with the CAC in 1990 and joined the IIABO Board # 134, the Baltimore Board of Officials, in 1992.
 
Along with her officiating accomplishments she is also an active member in her community, volunteering her services where needed.  Ms. Lewis is a highly spiritual person who truly works to make a difference in both her lieutenant position and her officiating career.  She volunteers giving speeches, workshops and clinics for the Maryland State Department of Education, Maryland Special Olympics and works closely with various summer camps to enhance the self-development of officials, players, and coaches.