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Feedback from the First Annual NBRF Conference

The letters and phone calls keep coming in. Everyone seems to be talking about the First Annual National Basketball Referees Foundation Conference. Here’s what they are saying:

Our conference reached a level that rivals any major corporate event I have ever presented before or attended…we have something that we can be proud of, we can empower ourselves and create an annual event that is known world wide, while doing good for others.

Bob Delaney, NBA Referee and director of the IMG Academies Basketball Officiating Development School

As a Swedish National referee and an International FIBA referee I just want to thank you again for a very a very inspiring NBRA Conference! During my 18 years of international experience of FIBA world basketball I have never participated in this high level and professional conference or clinic!

Rikard Johansson, Conference Registrant from Sweden


The National Basketball Referees Foundation understands the value of a quality education. That’s why they’ve decided to partner with the city of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools in an effort to give children and young adults positive alternatives to the dangers of gangs, guns and drugs.

The Honorable Richard M. Daley, City of Chicago Mayor


Thank you for everything you did to make our mini-camp event a success.  The children were so excited and grateful to get their gifts.

Jan Austen, City of Chicago Mayor’s Office

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Sponsorships
Conference sponsors will have the opportunity to attend all events throughout the weekend. Depending on the sponsorship level, sponsors may also:Participate on a panel or give a keynote speech, Attend the awards dinner, cocktail reception, luncheon and breakfast, Distribute promotional, marketing and other materials and Place company's name and logo on conference materials

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First Annual NBRF Conference
September 9-10, 2006
Chicago Hilton

National Basketball Referees Foundation Inaugural Conference Draws
Sports, Political, Philanthropic Stakeholders

The National Basketball Referees Foundation (NBRF), the charitable and educational organization of the NBA referees, held its historic first conference last weekend in Chicago – drawing together officials and other major stakeholders from basketball, politics and philanthropy...<<<more

 


The National Basketball Referees Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by the National Basketball Referees Association, which represents all NBA referees, to support and promote its members' charitable and educational goals.

Click Here to Contribute Online


Conference Preview (MP4 Format)
First Annual NBRF Conference Breakdown

September 8, 2006 (Friday)

  • Chicago's Mayor, Richard M. Daley's Press Conference
  • After-school Mini-Clinic at Englewood High School
  • Visit to LaRabida Children's Hospital

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September 9, 2006 (Saturday)

  • Panel 1&2- What are we doing out there?
  • First Annual NBRF Awards Dinner
  • Gala Afterparty

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September 10, 2006 (Sunday)

  • Panel 3- Refereeing At The Professional Level
  • Panel 4- Bridging The Gap
  • Panel 5- Planning For Your Future
  • NBRF Luncheon
  • Pnael 6- Who's In Charge Out There?
  • Panel 7- What We See On And Off The Court

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Neither the NBA, the WNBA, the NBA D-League nor any of their affiliated entities and member teams supports, sponsors, or endorses this Conference or the views or statements expressed during the Conference, or is affiliated with or otherwise sanctions the NBRF.

Fun times
Schedule

Saturday, September 9, 2006
Noon-7:00 Conference Registration
1:00 - 3:00 "What Are We Doing Out There: Part 1"
3:30 - 5:30 "What Are We Doing Out There: Part 2"
5:30 - 7:00 Hosted Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 9:00 First Annual NBRF Awards Dinner

Sunday, September 10, 2006
7:30 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 "Refereeing At The Professional Level"
9:45 -10:45 "Bridging The Gap"
11:00-12:30 "Planning for Your Future"
12:30 -2:15 Lunch
2:15 - 3:15 "Who's In Charge Out There?"
3:30 - 4:30 "What We See On And Off the Court"

Hotel Information

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Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
T: 312.922.4400
F:
312.922.5240
www.hilton.com

Conference Room Rates
$224 Single
$249 Double

You may reserve a room for the conference online at www.aysworld.com

If you make your room reservation directly with Hilton, please inform the hotel that you are attending the NBRF Conference. Thank you.

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