NBRF (National Basketball Referee's Foundation) Conference

[AZ_REF]

First Annual NBRF (National Basketball Referee's Foundation) Conference

September 9-10, 2006
Chicago Hilton

This fall, the NBRF is holding its inaugural conference.

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.

An awards dinner, cocktail reception, luncheon and breakfast are also
scheduled for the weekend.

Visit there website to find out more!
http://www.nbra.net/Events/tabid/58/Default.aspx

[BktBallRef]

$300 for a conference and three meals?

I don't think so.

[Jurassic Referee]

Well, if you've got aspirations of working pro ball someday, it might not be a waste of money. The conference appears strictly NBA rules oriented.

If you're on the high school/college circuit with no ambitions of ever trying to go pro, then it's a waste of time and money imo. Another possible negative is learning NBA rules, mechanics and procedures- and then confusing them with the ones needed in NFHS and NCAA games.

[AZ_REF]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

$300 for a conference and three meals?

I don't think so.

Wow I didn't even see that part. Although if it includes a room it's not a bad deal. But like JR said, if that's your goal, I'm sure it's well worth the money to some.