Second Annual NBRF Conference
August 25-26,
2007
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Los Angeles, California
Save the Date!
The NBRF will hold its second annual conference during the last weekend before Labor Day 2007.
Tailored to working basketball officials, this 2-day conference will involve some of the most interesting figures in the sport. There will be training sessions on refereeing techniques and tradecraft, as well as discussions on the state of professional basketball officiating and other current topics.
If you attended last year's conference, we've got even more planned for this year! New panel sessions, cocktail receptions, an awards dinner and luncheon.
Save the Date Card (PDF)
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.
The NBRF offers training and development programs for basketball officials at all levels of the profession, awards needs-based scholarships to student-athletes, encourages community-based service activities, and supports national and local charitable efforts.
We are as proud of our off-court endeavors as we are our professional ones. Please join us in Los Angeles on August 25-26, 2007.
We look forward to seeing you there!
NBRF Brochure (PDF)
Registration
Fees
$300
On or before July 31, 2007
$350 After August 1, 2007
To register by phone, please call:
Perennial
Sports and Entertainment
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 225
Washington, D.C. 20004
Attention: Lloyd Pierson
T 202.638.5090
F 202.638.5564
info@perennialse.com
www.perennialse.com
Saturday, August 25, 2007
9:00-5:00 Conference
Registration
11:00 Opening
Remarks
11:00-1:00 Video Breakdown - Part 1
1:30-2:30 Communications On and Off the Court
3:00-4:30 Balancing
Act - Families and Referees
5:00-6:30 Hosted
Cocktail Reception
6:30-9:00 NBRF Awards Dinner and Gala
9:00-Midnight Post-Gala Reception
Click
here for a fax registration form:
Registration Form (PDF)
Sunday, August 26, 2006
7:30-8:00 Continental
Breakfast
8:00-9:00 Refereeing At The Professional Level
9:15-10:15 Staying Fit!
10:30-12:00 Bridging the Gap
12:00-2:00 Luncheon
2:00-3:30 Video Breakdown - Part 2
3:45-4:45 Breaking NewsRear Windshow 4:45-5:00 Host City 2008 & Closing
Remarks
Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California 90067
T 310.328.1234
F 310.551.3395
www.centuryplaza.hyatt.com
Conference
Room Rates
$179
Single or Double
$500 Suite
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt for the conference, and you may reserve a room when you register. If you make your room reservation directly with Hyatt, please inform the hotel that you are attending the NBRF Conference. Thank you.
Room availability may be limited after August 2, 2007.
Bread for the City (PDF)
Julia's Journey (PDF)
Refs Establish Charitable Foundation (PDF)
First
Annual NBRF Conference in 2006
Pre-Conference
(PDF)
Press
Conference with Chicago Mayor
(PDF)
Post-Conference
(PDF)
Hurricane Katrina
Refs Assist American Red Cross
(PDF)
Hurricane Katrina Charity Game
(PDF)
Blow
the Whistle on Cancer
Refs Partner with Jimmy V Foundation
in 2006 (PDF)
Refs Partner with Jimmy V Foundation
in 2005 (PDF)
Refs Partner with Jimmy V Foundation
in 2004 (PDF)
"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."
- Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago
"Thanks again for a terrific weekend! As a basketball fan it was great. As a referee, it was phenomenal!"
- Brad Yiengst, Pennsylvania
"During my 18 years of international experience of FIBA world basketball I have never participated in this high level professional conference or clinic!"
- Rikard Johansson, Sweden
"I'm so grateful to the referees who visited our children. It was incredibly exciting for them to meet so many of the officials they often see on television. You really made our kids feel special."
- Mary Mooney, LaRabida Children's Hospital
This year, we have planned several events for spouses and other guests
of those attending our conference.
Saturday,
August 25, 2007
12:00-2:00 pm Luncheon for Spouses and Guests
5:00-6:30 pm Hosted Cocktail Reception
6:30-9:00 pm 2nd Annual Awards Dinner & Gala
9:00-Midnight Post-Gala Reception
Sunday,
August 26, 2007
We are trying to arrange a studio tour or other planned event for the
morning and early afternoon
We would like to thank the following individuals, who have sponsored one
or more referees to attend this year's conference:
Bennie
Adams
Dick Bavetta
Tony Brothers
Sean Corbin
Bob Delaney
Joe DeRosa
Joey Crawford
Scott Foster
Pat Fraher
Luis Grillo
Steve Javie
David Jones
Bill Kennedy
Jess Kersey
Ken Mauer
Jack Nies
Tommy Nunez,
Jr.
Violet Palmer
Derek Richardson
Phil Robinson
Bennett Salvatore
Derrick Stafford
Zach Zarba
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
Place your company's name and logo on conference materials
Click
here for additional information:
Sponsorship
Information (PDF)
Click
here to send us an email:
conference@nbra.net
