A "Few Good Men" will be added to the Explosion in "48 hours"

January 9, 2009 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Snohomish County Explosion News Release


A story like "Invincible" could begin chapter one this Sunday in Monroe. MONROE, Wash. - January 9th, 2009 - With the economic struggles of today even more people then expected will be showing up to open tryouts for the third year IBL team this coming Sunday. The Explosion have only 30 open spots and lines are expected to start forming Saturday evening to make it on the floor for the Sunday event. The Snohomish County Explosion will be hosting an open player tryouts will be held in Monroe, Washington on January 11th at Monroe Boys and Girls Club. Tryouts start promptly at 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday the 11th, in the main gym at 261 Sky River PKWY Monroe Washington, 98271.

Open tryouts offer athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of Explosion coaching staff, including the head coach, assistance coaches, general manager and owner. "This is such an invaluable opportunity for our team," said Explosion GM, Brad Sturlaugson. "It is the perfect way to fill our roster for the upcoming season." "This weekend's tryout is the chance of a lifetime to get a shot to play basketball with nothing more than a passion and a skill to compete with the speed and pace of the IBL", Coach Weakley stated. Weakley does not expect most player to make it through the tryout as he is planning to run them for a straight two hours. "I hope they understand what it takes to play for the Explosion under my watch and if you're not in shape you're not going to be on the team."

During the 08 open player tryouts, both Chris Keller and Michael Boyle earned a spot on the Explosion roster. Chris played in 23 games with the Explosion, averaging 12.1 points per game and was the MVP of the North vs. South All Star Game. Michael, played in 11 games averaging 2.7 points per game and 2.0 assist.

Applicants can pre-register by submitting an application, along with a $20 fee. You may also show up 30 minutes before the tryout and grab an open spot for tryouts. Payments may be made by cash, cashiers check or credit card. You can find out all the information at www.explosionbasketball.net under the TEAM tab.



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