2024 IPABOA Summer Camp for Basketball Officials

Tom Drakeford	Bill Jones	John Guerrero	Frank Irvin

CAMP DETAILS

DATES:  April 22, 2024 (1PM PST) TO April 28, 2024 (5PM PST)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 30, 2024

COST:  $250

Las Vegas, NV - The 2024 International Pro-Am Basketball Officials Camp/Clinic to be held in conjunction with Delaware Valley USA Sports - National Pro Am City Leagues Championship Tournament.  

The classroom/development module begins April 22, 2024 till April 25, 2024. If you are selected from your classroom performance, you will officiate the 40th Annual 2024 National PRO-AM Basketball Championship Tournament. The tournament will begin on April 25, 2024. From your performance, you will be selected to officiate The Championship Day 2024, which consists of the Semi-Finals and Championship games on April 28, 2024.

This year will be our biggest year ever. We, Delaware Valley USA Sports Federation haveentered into an agreement to nationally television the Championship Day on HBCUGO.TV by HBCU SPORTS.

We have been very fortunate to have NBA Finals Officials, Legends and Rookies as guest speakers each year; this year will be no different. Several guest speakers will be in attendance. We have been very fortunate to have NBA Finals Officials, Legends and Rookies as guest speakers each year; this year will be no different. Last year we featured Joey Crawford, Diana DePaul and Kristyne Esparza as our guest speakers. 

This year we welcome Diana DePaul back as one of guest speakers.  Diana is a highly experienced Basketball Referee for 25 years including Women’s DI, FIBA and NBA-D League (now the G League). Her quick decision making and quality in communication was critical in her career advancements.

"As a NBA Referee Scout, my focus is finding Officials with a passion and hard work mentality with a strong desire in potentially becoming a candidate for our NBA Referee Try Out process."  

We also welcome back Joey Crawford.  

Joey Crawford, a prominent NBA referee from 1977 to 2016, hailed from a family deeply rooted in officiating, with his father umpiring in MLB and brother also joining the NBA ranks. Beginning his basketball officiating journey in 1970 at the high school level, he ascended to the NBA in 1977 after a stint in the Continental Basketball Association. Known for his strict and reliable officiating, Crawford achieved the 2,000 game milestone in 2005, solidifying his status as one of the longest-tenured NBA referees in history. 

We will update via website as well as email as new guest speakers are scheduled.

	PRO-AM ONLINE OFFICIATING PROFILE! Build your PRO-AM online profile!  The best way to get better is to monitor your current status and results online.  Share your results with your Assigner(s) to show your progress to better your performance.
	CAMP PERFORMANCE SAVED ONLINE! We want to see you come back every year.  We are the only camp that consists of this type of intensity in the classroom and on the court.  Now you can view and track your performances year-after-year.
	GAME VIDEO WITH COMMENTATING! Our game video comes with commentating by your Game Observer.  This will be accessible within your online profile for download or play.
	INTERACTIVE WEBSITE DURING CAMP! For those that cannot attend the camp, watch your fellow officials perform.  Our championship will live stream on YouTube.  Classroom and all camp performances will be posted online as they occur.  Sign up for a FREE account now!
	BREAK DOWN VIDEO(s) WITH YOUR CREW ONLINE All IPABOA members have access to our video breakdown tool online.  You can upload game videos, clips, photos, and web links to an invite-only private or public room.  And break the video down.  The best way to improve your play-calling skills.  It's FREE!
	STRENGTHEN YOUR NBA RULES KNOWLEDGE All IPABOA members have access to our online rules quizzes.  All members have access to take unlimited quizzes.  Advanced members have access to advanced quizzes.

Officials will be selected to work the 2024 PRO-AM National Championship Tournament based on their classroom performances and floor training.  We teach only NBA rules and mechanics. The play level is high and very intense.  You will be officiating adults that know how to play the game, and not AAU teams.  Teams from all over the United States consist of top overseas, former top collegiate, and NBA players. The teams are playing for cash prizes, so the competition will be of high caliber.  This is what makes this camp unique and different than any other camp that you have attended.  

"We take your investment in your time and money seriously." 

Our staff's goals are to maximize each Camper to be the best Basketball Official at whatever level they aspire to work. The camp is not for the "faint of heart", so acceptance of criticism is key. We give you the best tools to put you in a better position to get to the next level.

Some great officials who have come through our program include:

Monty McCutchen	Mike Callahan	Tom Washington	Marc Davis	James Capers

Rodney Mott	Derrick Collins	Kane Fitzgerald	Dan Crawford	Matt Boland

Leroy Richardson	Gary Zielinski	Derek Richardson	Tre Maddox	Haywoode Workman

Brett Nansel	Daryl Humphrey	Kurt Walker	Lamont Simpson	Mike Price

John Butler	Mousa Dagher	Danielle Scott	Pending..	Pending..

The camp will be limited to 40 officials, so if you have intentions to attend please register early.

Officials are encouraged to share housing to save on costs. For those who have not attended our camp before, a list of the inexpensive hotel on and off the strip will be supplied by request.

Once you have registered, you will have access to The NBA rule and case books to download from our website.

There will be additional emails as time gets closer. Any questions please feel free to contact me.

We hope to see you all in Las Vegas!

Regards,

Tom Drakeford

Director of Officiating

Camp Registration Instructions

In order to sign up for the camp, you must first register for an IPABOA FREE or Upgraded IPABOA Membership. There after you can sign up and pay for the camp.  The cost of the camp is $225.  IPABOA Upgraded Members are eligible for $25 discount off of camp fees. 

Step By Step Instructions

1.  Sign up for an IPABOA Membership.

Upgraded IPABOA Membership.  $99

Standard IPABOA Membership.  FREE

2. Log in to your account. 

3.  Register for the camp, by returning back to this page or clicking on the Annual Camp link at the top.  If you do not have a PRO-AM Officials' Jersey, you can select it at check-out when you pay for the camp.  

If you are working in a winter Pro-Am please check with your assignor to see if you have been selected to attend the nationals, if not please contact this office to check your status..

All I.P.A.B.O.A. members who are working the national tournament are required to attend the clinic. All members and non-members Officials shall arrive in Las Vegas by May 1, 2023.  The first session begins at 1:00 PM on May 1, 2023.

Game Uniform Attire

Uniforms for the tournament are the official Pro-Am Official's shirt, black slacks, belt-less and official shoes.   If you do not have a PRO-AM Officials shirt, you will have the opportunity to purchase one during the check-out process when you pay for the camp.

Physical Fitness Check

Due to the intensity of these tournament games, we require that you have a physical with a doctor's note.  This note must express clearly that you are physically fit to work basketball.  You may email a pdf copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bring it with you to the day of camp check-in. 

No Physical, no work!  No Exceptions!

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