In partnership with the

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Sport Education Leadership Department
 

at the 2009 NBA Summer League

The 2009 Summer League will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 10th-19th, 2009. The Summer League is a pro basketball league run by the NBA just following the NBA Draft. Teams consist of players who have been in the NBA for 3 years or fewer as well as newly drafted talent. It gives Rookies a chance to practice against other players that are new to the NBA. Games are held throughout the ten days at Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the UNLV Campus.

What: A SMWW Career Conference in Sports at the NBA Summer League.
Gain valuable insight into a variety of careers from those working at the highest level in basketball! This day long career conference offers unique panel discussions and question-answer periods designed to start or advance your career on the business of basketball. The day will be split up into diverse speaker panels; including sports business, athlete representation, scouting, digital video editing, and sports career strategies.
When: Friday, July 10th 6pm for Welcome Reception and Saturday, July 11th at 9am-5pm
Where: Conference sessions take place walking distance to Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in a theatre style classroom. (CBC Auditorium A-108)
Who: Anyone 18 years or older with a passion to work on the business side of basketball!
Tickets to Summer League games: If you are interested in purchasing NBA Summer League game tickets, you can get them at UNLVtickets.com, or you can purchase at the door.
Why: Las Vegas, Nevada will become the center of the basketball universe July 10th thru 19th, as NBA executives, scouts, and coaches will gather to network and socialize. Additionally, the NBA Summer League attracts over 3,000 basketball visitors and more than 500 print, television, and radio media members to Vegas. If you want to advance your sports business career, you don't want to miss NBA Summer League.

Fees: Click Here to Register ($150 regular price)

(Conference Fee does not include meals or hotel accommodations)

NBA Teams that played in the 2008 Summer League:

• Charlotte Bobcats
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Dallas Mavericks
• Denver Nuggets
• Detroit Pistons
• Golden State Warriors
• Houston Rockets
• Los Angeles Clippers
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Memphis Grizzlies
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• New Orleans Hornets
• New York Knicks
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Phoenix Suns
• Portland Trailblazers
• Sacramento Kings
• San Antonio Spurs
• Toronto Raptors
• Washington Wizards

To make hotel reservations:
Food and Lodging not included in conference fee.

Hyatt Place Las Vegas
4520 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
https://lasvegas.place.hyatt.com
702-369-1689

To book your rooms online at the SMWW special rate go to:

1.    www.lasvegas.place.hyatt.com

2.    Choose your check-in date and check-out date. Your arrival and departure dates must be between the group dates of July 10, 2009 and July 12, 2009.

3.    Enter group code G-SMWW for SMWW in the box labeled Group/Corporate #. Rooms must be booked before June 17, 2008 to receive the special rate.

4.    You then hit the check availability button.

5.    From here verify that your group name is specified next to rate details and if everything matches then hit book.


** If you have trouble booking please contact the hotel at 702-369-3366.


Special Rates range from $99.00 - $129.00
Includes a shuttle to Cox Pavillion and Thomas & Mack. Free Wi-Fi & complimentary continental breakfast.
The hotel is 1/4 mile walking distance to UNLV and Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion (But it is a "hot" walk so take the shuttle!)

Questions? Contact workshop@smww.com