Bolts final free agent camp set for October 31st

Published on October 29, 2004 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release


Rockford, IL. The Rockford Lightning is looking for players to help them obtain the 2005 CBA Championship. Free Agent Camp is the best way to showcase your skills! Bolts' Head Coach Chris Daleo will conduct a tryout camp scheduled for October 31th.

On Sunday, October 31, the open player tryout will be conducted at Martin Luther King Center located at 1522 West Linden Ave. South Bend, IN. 46628. The tryouts will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm local time with registration to begin at 8:30 am. The cost of the tryouts is $100.00 for pre-registered players and $125.00 for on-site registration.

Former Rockford Lightning players in the NBA this year include: Earl Boykins (Denver Nuggets), Bruce Bowen (San Antonio Spurs), Linton Johnson (Chicago Bulls), and Mike James (Boston Celtics). Rockford has had 55 NBA call-ups in the history. For many, the way to the NBA is through the CBA!

Lightning players who have signed at previous free agent camps include: 2004-2005 Draft Pick – Sidney Holmes, 2003-2004 Draft Picks – Terrence Gulley and Brian Colbert, 2003-2004 Bolt Players – Kevin Frye and Roy Boone. The 2003-2004 CBA Rookie of the Year, David Bailey also attended Lightning Free Agent Camp. You MUST bring your "A" game!! Drills will run in the morning session, and games will be held all afternoon. Be in shape and ready to go!

Any further information can be obtained by calling the Rockford Lightning front office at 815-874-4232 or by visiting the team website.



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