SPL Tryout Camp Program
The SPL Tryout Camp is available to anyone over the age of 18 that is not participating in NCAA basketball and will take place on July 5 -7, 2007. The tryouts will consist of skills tests, practices, and pro-like games. Each player will be assigned to the same team and have the same coach throughout the Camp. Participants will be evaluated by coaches and the SPL selection committee.
The Tryout Camp is for those who have the skills for a professional basketball career, but have not received the exposure that their talents deserve. There will be seminars on nutrition, weight training, what to expect from agents, and International pay scales.
On the final day of Camp, participants will be given an evaluation (written and verbal) by their coach. Every effort will be made to give each participant his selection status at that time. The 2007 Summer Pro League at the Pyramid in Long Beach will begin on Thursday July 8, 2007 and conclude with the championship game on Sunday July 15, 2007.
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How to Get Into the SPL
(Click here to view our Tryout Camp Brochure)
1. Play with a participating player agent team
2. Be a member of a National Team that is participating in SPL
3. League Tryout Camp
4. League Direct Entry
Direct Entry participants must meet one of the following qualifications:
1. Been invited to, or attended, one of the following (2004-2005 or 2005-2006) post-season camps: Portsmouth Invitational, Desert Classic, Chicago Pre-Draft.
2. Played well in the 2006 SPL.
3. Played in the NBA, ABA, IBL, CBA, IBA, USBL, NBDL or highest professional divisions in Europe, Asia, Latin America, or Australia during at least one of the following seasons (2004-2006).
Please enclose proof of play with your application (i.e. a confirmation letter on team letterhead, newspaper articles, an official game program, rosters, or statistics) if applying for Direct Entry.
Please note: ALL FINAL DECISIONS ON LEAGUE DIRECT ENTRY TO BE MADE BY DEPARTMENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL. Applications
will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Summer Pro League Advantages
Besides providing a summer basketball forum for NBA luminaries, the SPL serves as a showcase for lesser-known young talent. These players use the League as a vehicle to fulfill their dreams of playing professional basketball.
SPL provides these players with an international platform upon which they can exhibit their basketball prowess to the scouts from the NBA and every other major professional league in the world.
- Scouts from the NBA, NBDL, CBA, USBL, ABA, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia
- League games are available on videotape through the Video Scouting Service.
Tryout Camp Dates / Costs
DATES OF TRYOUT CAMP
Thursday, July 5 – Saturday, July 7, 2007
Location: Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach
DATES OF SUMMER PRO LEAGUE
Sunday, July 8 – Sunday, July 15, 2007
Location: Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach and Nike's "The Point" in Hollywood
DEADLINES FOR EARLY REGISTRATION
Applications must be postmarked or paid for online on or before May 20th, 2007 for early registration.
Applications must be postmarked or paid for online on or before May 20th, 2007 for consideration for Direct Entry.
(Note: A Direct Entry player has professional experience and must submit a resumé with his fee. It is recommended that applications
for Direct Entry be made early. There are a limited number of spots for Direct Entry participants.)
Click here to learn about our new Friend Referral Program!
COSTS
Regular Entry:
$340 after May 20, 2007
If unable to activate Google Checkout, please contact 310-348-8747 for alternate payment options.
We DO NOT offer refunds 15 days after the receipt of the application or 21 days before the start of the camp, whichever is sooner.
Payments must be made in the form of a Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Paypal No personal checks accepted!
*Times, Dates, and Location Subject To Change
Please send all payments in the form of Money Order to:
Summer Pro League
5959 W. Century Blvd. Suite #1118
Los Angeles, CA 90045
2007 Summer Pro League Season
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Sunday, July 8 through Sunday, July 15, 2007 |
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The Pyramid in Long Beach
The Pyramid is the largest space-framed basketball complex in America located on the campus of Long Beach State and within 30 minutes of the Los Angeles International Airport.
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: (562)-985-4949
Click here for directions
The Point in Hollywood
Nike's The Point will feature eight night games on July 9-12, 2007 (Dates subject to change). Free shuttles for the entire team will be provided by the SPL for games at The Point.
1542 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Click here for directions
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The Long Beach Marriott, renown for its level of customer service to SPL patrons, will once again be the Official Hotel of SPL. The Marriott will provide discounted hotel rooms (up to triple occupancy) and meal discounts to the residing SPL participants. The Marriott is $129/night, which can be cut in half by requesting a roommate. The contact at the Marriott is Art Rosales at (562) 425-5210.
The Seaport Marina also has a discounted SPL rate of $65 per night (up to double occupancy). The cost can be cut in half by requesting a roommate. Contact number is (562) 434-8451. |
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The Long Beach Marriott and the Seaport Marina will provide free shuttle service to and from the Pyramid on a regular basis. Free shuttles for the entire team will be provided by the SPL for games at The Point. |
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Game videos via Video Scouting Service and computerized statistics |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What’s the difference between the league and the tryout camp?
Players who try out in our camp from July 5-7 will compete for a spot on a team that plays in the actual league from July 8-15. Only if you make one of the teams will you play in the league. When you play in the league, you will play at least 5 games you’re your team comprised of other tryout campers.
2. If I don’t make one of the teams do I get a full refund?
No. The $340 fee is to try out in our SPL camp. You do not receive any refund if you don’t make it. If you do make one of the teams, there is no additional fee to play in the league.
3. Does the SPL pay for my food, hotel, plane, transportation, etc.?
No. You will need to pay for your own food and plane ticket. Hotel discounts for the Summer Pro League are given at the Long Beach Marriott and the Seaport Marina. Transportation from LAX to Long Beach is not provided. There will be free shuttles to and from the Pyramid to the Seaport Marina and Marriott. Free transportation will be provided by the SPL for all games at The Point in Hollywood.
4. How much does the camp cost?
It costs $340 to try out.
5. What do I do after I have paid and submitted my online application?
You will receive a conformation letter in the mail explaining where you need to be and when. You will show up at the Pyramid on July 5 at 8:00am. After you pay, you should call either the Seaport Marina or the Marriott (numbers are above) and make your hotel reservation.
6. Do I receive a discount if I refer a friend for the tryout camp?
Yes, click here to learn about our new Friend Referral Program!
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