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2011 NBA D-League Referee Tryout Camp

The NBA Development League Referee Tryout Camp offers the opportunity for select referees to learn from, and demonstrate their skills before, Referee Operations personnel from the NBA, WNBA and the NBA Development League. Each participating referee will officiate two games featuring prospective NBA Development League players.


Dates and Location
The NBA Development League Referee Tryout Camp will take place from June 24-26 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Training
Participating officials will meet with NBA/WNBA/D-League Referee Operations personnel prior to officiating their first game. Following each game, participating officials will take part in a complete tape breakdown with an experienced professional official.

Eligibility
Space in the camp is limited. Participants will be selected based on officiating experience, which must include, at a minimum, two years of officiating at the high school level or higher.

Costs
Participants attending the camp will be required to pay in advance a fee of $600, which is payable upon selection to the camp. Participants will be provided lodging for two nights at the camp hotel headquarters, transportation to and from the gym for the games, and a camp officiating jersey.

Application Process
To apply for the camp, please fill out the online application form. If you are not already a member, you must sign up for a free NBA All-Access membership in order to fill out the form. You MUST enter a mailing adress on your All-Access information page.

Game Rules
NBA game rules will be used for officiating and instruction at the NBA Development League Referee Tryout Camp. The NBA Rule Book and Case Book are available to download through the link below.
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