Class Invitation Letter - Spring 2019
PRO-AM REFEREE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
An Approved Certifying Officials Program
April, 2019
Officials,
We are pleased to announce the Spring Pro-Am Referee Training & Development Program class.
Beginning Tuesday May 7th, 2019 from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Meadowlands YMCA
390 Murray Hill Pkwy,
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Aspiring basketball officials of all levels are encouraged to participate. Do not deceive yourself. If your goal is to improve your performance and to better position yourself in becoming a viable candidate for privileged levels of basketball, starting at High School, Superior Adult Leagues, College, Semi Pro or the NBA, it is imperative that you prepare by developing and training on a higher level that this training provides. The Pro-Am Referee Training & Development Program assists and directs all Officials toward their goal by utilizing enhanced fundamental techniques. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate and possess an open ear, heart and mind to constructive criticism, we encourage and invite you to come and participate. Give yourself the opportunity to improve and to develop your skills and abilities while training with other officials in a professional environment.
The class cost is $200.00 for first time officials participating in the program.
Returning officials with 2 to 4 year program participation is $175.00.
Returning officials with a minimum of 5 years of program participation the class cost is $150.00.
Pre-registration is imperative, occupancy is limited. You may pre-register via the website at www.ProAmRefs.com under the pre-registration tab or e-mail to TerryGilbert@ProAmRefs.com by submitting your name, contact information, officiating experience and briefly state you plan to attend.
The class shall consist of four weekly sessions. Books, materials and Pro-Am Referee affiliation is included in the cost. At the conclusion of the class training session, each official who satisfactory completes the required standards (testing, class participation) becomes eligible for the following.
- Officiating in local & national Pro-Am affiliated venues.
- Referral to select college conferences and professional leagues identification, introduction, instructional invitational, tryout and selection camps.
Full payment is due the first day of class. No books or materials shall be distributed until full payment has been made.
(NO EXCEPTIONS!) (THIS MEANS YOU!)
Make the full payment of $200.00 for first time participating officials.
Returning intermediate officials $175.00 (1-4) years of program participation.
All veteran officials with a minimum of (5) years of program participation $150.00.
Cash or money order only, payable to:
Pro-Am Referee Training & Development Inc or Pro-Am
Mailing Address:
Pro-Am Referee Training & Development Inc
PO Box 30035
JFK Airport Station
Jamaica, NY 11430
Program participants should attend as many of the class sessions as possible to better familiarize themselves for the summer's 2019 season.
New Jersey Complete Schedule: All Class Dates are Tuesday's....
Times are: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
May 7th ... May 14th ... May 21st... May 28th
Please contact me directly with questions or concerns regarding any program related matter.
We look forward to your attendance in helping to make a positive impact on the game of basketball.
Bringing Refereeing Uniformity To The Community
Thank you,
Terry Gilbert
Zach Zarba
