Bakersfield Jam to hold first annual open tryouts

Published on October 5, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


Bakersfield, Calif., October 5, 2006 - The Bakersfield Jam will hold conduct their 1st Annual Open Tryouts on Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT at Standard Middle School located at 1200 Chester Ave. in Bakersfield.

The Jam's open tryouts offer athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills in front of Development League coaches and scouts while competing for a position on the Jam's training camp roster. Training camp is scheduled to be held November 12-22.

Interested participants may pre-register by submitting the official registration, disclosure and release forms, along with a $125 nonrefundable fee through October 20. All forms can be found on the Bakersfield Jam website at www.bakersfieldjam.com. Tryouts will be limited to the first 100 players to register and incomplete registrations will not be accepted. All applications received after the pre-registration deadline will be subject to a $150 nonrefundable fee. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to play in the NBA Development League.

Jam open tryout participants may secure a special hotel rate of $40 at the Holiday Inn Express located at 801 Truxtun Ave., in Bakersfield. For reservations call 800.315.2621.

Season and group tickets, along with premium seating are now available through our website at www.bakersfieldjam.com. For sponsorships supporting the Bakersfield Jam, please contact us at 661.716.4JAM.



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