Springfield Armor to Hold 2010 Player Tryout on October 23rd and 24th
September 16, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Springfield Armor News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA September 16, 2010 - The Springfield Armor today announced that they will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th at Springfield College's Field House.
Hopefuls will be trying out for the opportunity to earn a spot in the Armor's training camp in November.
Check in and registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 23rd with the tryout commencing at 10:00 a.m. The tryout on Saturday will last until 5:00 p.m., after which a round of cuts will be made and a select group will be invited to return on Sunday. The tryout session on Sunday, October 24th will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with check in beginning at 9:30 a.m.
All interested parties are encouraged to act quickly with there being a limited number of spots available. There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $150 if the payment and all completed forms are received at the Springfield Armor office on or before Wednesday, October 20th. If payment and forms are received after October 20th or on the first day of the tryout, the fee will be $200.
Players registered on or before the end of the business day on October 20th will receive a confirmation email from Armor General Manager, Alex Schwerin, verifying receipt of the registration forms.
Applicants must meet all NBA Development League eligibility requirements. For tryout registration forms and information, please visit www.armorhoops.com or the stop by the Springfield Armor office located at One Monarch Place, Suite 220.
The tryout will be conducted by Armor Head Coach and Director and Basketball Operations Dee Brown and Assistant Coach Kevin Whitted with the potential for scouting representation from the Armor's three NBA affiliates - the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. Brown and Whitted will have the disposal of four basketball courts at the Field House, which is located within Springfield College's Wellness and Recreation Complex.
The Armor have already been receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries as to when this year's tryouts will occur.
"We get close to 3 calls a day from talented individuals or their agents calling in asking when the tryouts will take place this year," said Schwerin. "We're expecting these slots to fill up quickly and encourage those who are interested to register early."
For players traveling from outside the community, the preferred hotel is Sheraton Springfield located at One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield. To make a reservation, please call (413) 781-1010.
Location:
Springfield College's Field House in the Wellness and Recreation Complex
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
*Parking available in Lot 10 located behind the Physical Education Complex
*Enter Facility through the Physical Education Complex
Dates:
Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24
Time:
Saturday, Oct. 23
Check in and registration - 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 24
(Only select players will be invited back for Sunday's tryout)
Check in - 9:30 a.m.
Tryouts - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:
$150.00 if payment and registration forms received at Armor office by Wednesday, Oct. 20th
$200.00 if received after Oct. 20th or on the day of the tryout
Forms of payment include: cash, cashier's check or credit card. The Armor accepts American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Personal checks WILL NOT be accepted.
Preferred Tryout Hotel:
Sheraton Springfield
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
(413) 781-1010
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