PBL announces official tryouts - Jun 26, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
The Premier Basketball league announced today that in conjunction with the National Combine tryout in Chicago, IL, the Premier Basketball League officiating staff and their Supervisor of Officials, Phil DiMaso, will conduct a tryout for any official that has interest in becoming part of the PBL officiating staff.
The PBL official's tryouts will be held at the famed Attack Athletics facility from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Attack Athletics Center is a 65,000 sq, ft [read more]
The Premier Basketball league announced today that in conjunction with the National Combine tryout in Chicago, IL, the Premier Basketball League officiating staff and their Supervisor of Officials, Phil DiMaso, will conduct a tryout for any official that has interest in becoming part of the PBL officiating staff.
The PBL official's tryouts will be held at the famed Attack Athletics facility from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Attack Athletics Center is a 65,000 sq, ft. facility that boasts four NBA sized basketball courts, seating for 1,000 people, and four locker rooms.
Pre registration is required and Officials can download the Registration Form and Consent and Liability Waiver here. The fee is $75.00 USD. Money orders or certified checks should be made out to the Premier Basketball League, Inc. and sent directly with the waivers and registration forms by July 31st 2009. Only 40 officials will be allowed to tryout and no official will be admitted to the staff without attending this tryout. Payment and forms should be sent to:
Premier Basketball League
4958 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
Officials are advised to arrive at 8:00 AM to get dressed and warm up. There will be a short briefing on PBL rules and mechanics at 9:00. Black pants or black shorts and black/white referee shirt must be worn.
To download the official registration, go to www.pblproball.com. For additional tryout information please send an e-mail PBLRefs@aol.com or call (773) 844-PBL1. For further league information, visit www.pblproball.com. Courtesy of The PBL
Millrats to Conduct Basketball Camp on Nantucket Island - Jun 24, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
The Manchester Millrats are please to announce a partnership with the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club to conduct a week long basketball camp on Nantucket Island. Nantucket is the home of Millrats principal owner Jason Briggs.
The camp will run July 13th to the 17th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day, and will feature professional basketball coaches and players from the Millrats organization, who will personally to instruct the campers [read more]
The Manchester Millrats are please to announce a partnership with the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club to conduct a week long basketball camp on Nantucket Island. Nantucket is the home of Millrats principal owner Jason Briggs.
The camp will run July 13th to the 17th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day, and will feature professional basketball coaches and players from the Millrats organization, who will personally to instruct the campers. The focus will be on individual skills training and helping each kid advance in the art of basketball. An example of the caliber of players that will be at the camp to instruct the campers (and more):
Al Stewart (5'10''-G-83, agency: Rice and Rice, college: Drake) 5'10 Point Guard: 2009 PBL Co-Defensive Player of the Year. 2008 WBA Championship Co-MVP. 2008 All-ABA Honorable Mention. Starred the past two seasons for the Manchester Millrats. Played at division one Drake University.
Kenyon Gamble (7'0''-C-82, college: Tuskegee) 7'0 Center: Has participated in several NBA training camps including the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. Played professionally for the Millrats this season during February when the Millrats were 8-0. Also played overseas in many places including Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Holds several CBA records for blocked shots.
'We are proud to work with the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club to present this unique basketball camp and we know the kids will be as excited as the players to work together on improving their game,' stated Millrats Principal Owner Jason Briggs.
To inquire about attending one of these camps or to sign up, please contact the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club at (508)-228-0158 or visit www.nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org. The clinics are open for kids ages 9+ and the tuition is $150.00 for the week. Attendance is guaranteed on a 'first come, first serve basis'. Campers will bring their own lunch each day.
The Manchester Millrats are a Premier Basketball League (PBL) franchise entering their third season overall this year. In their first two seasons, the Millrats have reached the playoff semifinals each year and have posted an impressive 43-15 combined regular season record. In addition they have produced a league MVP, a General Manager of the Year, a Coach of the Month, and numerous other All-Star and All-League achievements.
For more information please contact the Premier Basketball League at (773) 844-7251 or visit the Premier Basketball League website at www.pblproball.com and the @SPORTS Television Network web site at www.atsportstv.com or contact Millrats GM Ian McCarthy at millrats@gmail.com or visit www.manchestermillrats.com.
Courtesy of The Manchester Millrats
Stampede announces tryout - Jun 18, 2009 (by Gianni Pascucci)
The Buffalo Stampede of the Premier Basketball League will have an open try-out on Saturday July 11th, 2009 from noon to 3pm. It will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo located at 2640 N. Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068. The phone number of the center is 716-688-4033. Pre-registration is advised. If you would like to pre-register please e-mail your contact info to buffaloprohoops@yahoo.com and a form will be sent to you [read more]
The Buffalo Stampede of the Premier Basketball League will have an open try-out on Saturday July 11th, 2009 from noon to 3pm. It will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo located at 2640 N. Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068. The phone number of the center is 716-688-4033. Pre-registration is advised. If you would like to pre-register please e-mail your contact info to buffaloprohoops@yahoo.com and a form will be sent to you. If registering at the try-out please arrive at 11:30am. The cost of the try-out is $50.00. The Buffalo Stampede are preparing to begin their second season of play in the PBL. For ticket info please e-mail or call 716-603-9749.
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