The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association (NLBA), in conjunction with the Newfoundland Association of Basketball Officials (NABO), have announced a series of referee clinics for the eastern portion of the island. The main objective of the clinics is the recruitment of new officials into the provincial association.

Peter Abbott, president of the officials association, states: "As the sport of basketball continues to grow and develop across the island, so must the quality and quantity of officials. Our association is committed to this recruitment program and our objective is to double the amount of certified officials in the province for the 1997-98 season. With the NLBA and NABO working together, we will achieve our objective."

The first of four recruitment clinics is set for Carbonear, October 19 at St. Francis School. To register for this clinic, contact Bob White at (709) 596-1999. The second clinic is set for Mount Pearl at O'Donel High School, October 25 and 26. Interested individuals should contact Harry Power at (709) 745-0053. St. Catherine's School on Salmonier Line will hold a clinic on Saturday, November 2 and the contact is George Power at (709) 364-4213. The fourth and final clinic is slated for St. Lawrence School, November 23 and the contact person is Keith Farrell at (709) 873-2660. All clinics will charge a registration fee of $10 for each participant attending. FIBA rule books and NABO membership may be purchased on site.

Persons interested in participating in any of the above clinics are asked to contact the host directly for additional information. Areas interested in hosting their own recruitment clinic are asked to contact Bill Murphy at (709) 576-0247.

1996 10 09   12:20 p.m.