Please begin to distribute this info to your members & direct them to the ABOA website www.refalberta.ca for further updates about the ABOA Provincial Clinic. Details are still being worked out but the dates are Sept 11 & 12 in Edmonton, likely Harry Ainlay HS. Final details are forthcoming but please get this out now.The important considerations are to set aside these dates for Saturday 10:00am through Sunday at 1:00pm Sept 11 - 12 as we are bringing in two very dynamic speakers from the NBA - Violet Palmer & Bennie Adams. For those who attended last year in Calgary, you know that Tommy Nunez was outstanding & the sessions packed with excellent information & training. Violet, who is also the NCAA Div 1 Womens Supervisor for the PAC 10 & WCC, and Bennie Adams will share a wealth of knowledge & experience with us this year.

We have also confirmed Michael Weiland to speak Sept 11 & 12. Michael's a rising star in Alberta, having already earned his FIBA License, worked the CIS Mens National Final all before turning 28! Another outstanding achievement occurred last week when he was offered a contract to the NBA's development league, the D-League. This is a key step to cracking the NBA roster, the first Canadian to do so & a remarkable accomplishment to date!The 2nd key consideration is to get your hotel rooms booked before AUGUST 28. ABOA has a room block set aside at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South 4440 Gateway Blvd, close proximity to Harry Ainlay. To book call toll free 1-888-837-7223 or locally 780 437-6010 & mention ABOA. Two queen beds are available at the special rate of $109 + tax. This is also the location of the Awards Dinner & Fireside Saturday evening which is included in your registration. Advance registration by Sept 7 will save you $10. We need the #s for the clinic venue & hotel dinner by Sept 7 so contact Paul Rocca by email at paolino.rocca@scotiabank.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Edmonton in a few weeks. Keep an eye on your Inbox for further updates and check www.refalberta.ca for schedules, bios, location confirmation & more.