Junior Flame Presenting Clinic

Published on February 14, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FORT MYERS, Fla., February 14 - The Florida Flame, presented by Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, are proud to announce session two of the Junior Flame "Grow Your Game" Basketball Clinic Series. The "Grow Your Game" Clinic will feature two sessions on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Community School of Naples.

Open to boys and girls in grades 3-8, the clinics will be divided into two sessions based on age and grade. The afternoon session runs 4:00-6:00 p.m. and is for players in grades 3-5, while the evening session is open to players in grades 6-8 and runs 6:00-8:00 p.m. The registration fee is $45 and is limited to the first 60 players per session.

Directed by Community School of Naples Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach Bill Carufe, along with local high school basketball coaches, the clinics will teach both individual skills and team concepts, culminating with a special instructional session by Flame Head Coach and NBA star Jeff Malone.

Each participant will receive: - One-on-one instruction from Junior Flame coaches. - Special instruction by Flame Head Coach and two-time NBA All-Star Jeff Malone - Surprise appearance from two Florida Flame players - Junior Flame clinic T-shirt - Two Florida Flame tickets to the Flame's Saturday, April 8 game against the Fayetteville Patriots at Germain Arena

Participants can reserve their spot for the Junior Flame "Grow Your Game" Basketball Clinic by contacting Brandon Phillips at (239) 561-8130. Registration forms can also be downloaded from the internet at www.floridaflame.com .

Session A Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th Dates: Sunday, March 26 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Session B Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th Dates: Sunday, March 26 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Junior Flame is the official junior basketball team of the Florida Flame and competes against local youth teams throughout Lee and Collier counties. The team is directed by Bill Carufe, Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at the Community School of Naples, along with a team of local basketball coaches. Along with the "Grow Your Game" clinics, the Junior Flame season will also be highlighted by a series of games played at the Germain Arena, prior to Florida Flame home games.

For additional information, please visit www.floridaflame.com. For additional information on the NBA Development League please visit www.NBADLEAGUE.com

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