Springfield Armor to Hold 2010 Player Tryout this Weekend, October 23rd and 24th
Published on October 21, 2010 under NBA G League (G League)
Springfield Armor News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA October 21, 2010 - The Springfield Armor will hold an open player tryout this weekend, Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th at Springfield College's Field House.
Hopefuls will be trying out for the opportunity to earn a spot in the Armor's training camp in November.
Check in and registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 23rd with the tryout commencing at 10:00 a.m. 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 Sunday, October 24th will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with check in beginning at 9:30 a.m.
All interested parties are encouraged to act quickly with there being a limited number of spots available. There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $200 required in addition to the registration forms which are located on the Springfield Armor's website (www.armorhoops.com) or by visiting their office at One Monarch Place, Suite 220 in Downtown Springfield. It is encouraged for applicants to either fax or drop the payment and forms off in the Armor office before Saturday or register the day of the tryout. Applicants must meet all NBA Development League eligibility requirements.
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.
For players traveling from outside the community, the preferred hotel is Sheraton Springfield located at One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield. To make a reservation, please call (413) 781-1010.
Location:
Springfield College's Field House in the Wellness and Recreation Complex
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
*Parking available in Lot 10 located behind the Physical Education Complex
*Enter Facility through the Physical Education Complex
Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24
Time:
Saturday, Oct. 23
Check in and registration - 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 24
(Only select players will be invited back for Sunday's tryout)
Check in - 9:30 a.m.
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:
Non-Refundable $200.00 payment
Forms of payment include: cash, cashier's check or credit card. The Armor accepts American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted.
Preferred Tryout Hotel:
Sheraton Springfield
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
(413) 781-1010
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