Don Guanella School, along with five NBA referees, will host the 11th annual NBA Referee Clinic. Don Guanella School is a facility operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Springfield, Delaware County, for boys with a wide variety of disabilities ranging in age from five to 21. The National Basketball Association referees, who will work with the students of Don Guanella are Steve Javie, Mark Lindsay, Mark Wunderlick, Ed Malloy and Joe Crawford. The referees' families will also be on hand to give out NBA items such as hats, jackets, t-shirts and basketballs to the young men.

Monday, August 3, 2009
1:00 p.m. to 2:30p.m.
Cardinal Krol Center Gym
Route 320
Springfield, Delaware County

The referees will conduct basketball drills in passing, dribbling and shooting. In addition to the clinic some of the special needs students will participate in a "referee imitation" contest and other competitions. The day will conclude with water ice.

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Editor's note: For more information, please contact Robert Neely, Activities Director at Don Guanella School, at 610-543-1418, Ext. 309 OR (cell) 484-716-5131.

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