Springfield Armor To Hold Local Player Tryout On October 17th And 18th
Published on October 13, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Springfield Armor News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA October 13, 2009 - The Springfield Armor will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th at Springfield College's new Field House.
Hopefuls will be trying out for the opportunity to earn a spot in the Armor's training camp in November.
Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 17th with the tryout commencing at 10:00 that morning. The tryout on Saturday will last until 5:00 p.m., after which a round of cuts will be made and a select group will be invited to return on Sunday. The tryout session on October 18th will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
All interested parties are encouraged to act quickly with the tryout being limited to a maximum of 125 participants. There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $150 if the payment and all completed forms are received at the Springfield Armor office on or before Wednesday, October 14th. If payment and forms are received after October 14th or on the first day of the tryout, the cost will be $200.
Players registered on or before the end of the business day on October 14th will receive a confirmation email from Armor General Manager Alex Schwerin verifying receipt of the registration forms.
Applicants must meet all NBA Development League eligibility requirements. For tryout registration information, please visit www.armorhoops.com or the stop by the Springfield Armor office located at One Monarch Place, Suite 220.
The tryout will be conducted by Armor Head Coach and Director and Basketball Operations Dee Brown and Assistant Coach Kevin Whitted with the potential for scouting representation from the Armor's three NBA affiliates - the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. Brown and Whitted will have the disposal of four basketball courts at the Field House, which is located within Springfield College's Wellness and Recreation Complex, and upwards of 30 volunteers from Springfield College, Western New England College and the University of Massachusetts.
Both Brown, who recently returned from running coaching clinics in Australia, and Whitted have established a more permanent presence in Springfield with the countdown to the Armor's inaugural season dipping below 50 days.
"Since we announced the local player tryout on September 17th, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive," said Brown. "And we expect the talent pool to further increase before the tryout officially begins on Saturday."
For players traveling from outside the community, the preferred hotel is Sheraton Springfield located at One Monarch Place. To make a reservation, please call (413) 781-1010.
Location:
Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
*Parking available in Lot 15
Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 17 & Sunday, Oct. 18
Time:
Saturday, Oct. 17
Registration - 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
(Only select players will be invited back for Sunday's tryout)
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:
$150.00 if payment and registration forms received at Armor office by Wednesday, Oct. 14
$200.00 if received after Oct. 14 or on day of tryout
Forms of payment include: cash, cashier's check or credit card. The Armor accepts American Express, MasterCard and Visa. If sending a check, please make payable to the Springfield Armor.
Preferred Tryout Hotel:
Sheraton Springfield
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
(413) 781-1010
NBA G League Stories from October 13, 2009
- Stampede Host Open Tryouts In Boise - Idaho Stampede
- Springfield Armor To Hold Local Player Tryout On October 17th And 18th - Springfield Armor
- BayHawks Set Toronto Free Agent Tryouts - Erie BayHawks
- Vipers To Host Junior Snake Charmer Tryouts Saturday - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
