
Canton NBA Development League Franchise to Hold Open Tryouts in Canton this Weekend
October 12, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release
CANTON - The Cleveland Cavaliers' new NBA Development League franchise in Canton will hold open player tryouts in Canton. Open tryouts will offer players the opportunity to showcase their talents and earn an invitation to the team's official training camp in November.
"The open tryout process is an important part of our launch and a good way to evaluate additional talent on the court. It will be a great opportunity for players to make their case for an invitation to our training camp," said Canton General Manager Wes Wilcox.
The tryouts will begin on Saturday, Oct. 15th and continue on Sunday, Oct. 16th at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse (1815 Harrison Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708). Each tryout participant must be available to participate on both Saturday and Sunday of their respective tryout weekend.
All applicants must be eligible to play in the NBA D-League and should pre-register by Thursday, October 13th for the Canton tryouts by submitting the official registration forms and a $150 fee. The fee increases to $200 at the door on-site at the tryouts. Information about the tryouts, registration forms and payment options and instructions are available online at www.CantonNBA.com or at the Canton team office located inside the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702 in advance of the tryout dates.
Season tickets in Canton are on sale now and start as low as $5 per seat. Season ticket benefits include an invitation to exclusive team events, discounts on official team merchandise, participation in special on-court game night events, access to discounts and special offers at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and much more. All inaugural season ticket holders are also automatically included as members of the Canton FOUNDERS CLUB and will receive an exclusive Canton NBA D-League winter fleece jacket. FOUNDERS CLUB membership, in addition to regular season ticket holder benefits, also includes a very special and exclusive package of perks that begins this season and continues for all future seasons. Please check www.CantonNBA.com for a full listing of Canton FOUNDERS CLUB benefits and information. Single-game tickets will go on sale closer to the start of the season on a date to be announced. To secure season tickets or for more general ticket information, fans can call 1-866-444-1944 or visit www.CantonNBA.com .
Unique Fan Experience packages for group outings (20 or more tickets together) are also available for each Canton home game. For more information on special group seating, or to place an initial $100 group payment, call 330-489-5988 .
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