1. The Proving Ground Regional Combines

2. Mission Statement The Proving Ground was created to provide legitimate on court exposure opportunities for rising seniors, juniors and sophomores that have achieved local and regional accomplishments but limited if any national recognition and are seeking increased scholarship offers. The Proving Ground will assist players gain additional interest from colleges and universities at the. Division 2 and Division 1 levels. For those who excel the Proving Ground will serve as a springboard to increased rankings, elite All-American camps and national all-star games

3. Overview & Participants Invitational only weekend basketball exposure event consisting of full court games, 3 on 3 competitions, NCAA clearinghouse workshops, guest lectures and optional individual skill development stations. Players in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 graduating classes who are projected as legitimate division 2 to mid major division 1 collegiate prospects.

4. Dates and Locations Friday July 6th -Sunday July 8th Seattle, WAHighline Community College Oakland, CADiablo Valley College Atlanta, GAGeorgia State Chicago, ILTBA Lexington, KYGeorgetown College Boston, MATBA

5. Brand Benefits Capitalize on a change in the traditional All- American camp system by offering mini elite invitational camps Add a legitimate regional. "Live Period" event to our progression of events Add another event managing opportunity for our key regional managers Utilize the Brand power and heritage of RBK in the camp business Be recognized as a company that offers premier quality events in the best evaluating environments

6. Combine Features (120) players maximum (10) Players per team. (1) USSSA certified coach per team 4 Full games per player. 2 Full quarters of playing time. No Substitutions except for injury or request College coaches and media scouts will have access to player profiles via website. Players invited by position. Best attempts made to allow players to play chosen position. Only two games played at a time providing outstanding evaluation for college coaches and media scouts Five optional individual. development workshops. Individual height and reach measurement and core strength testing

7. Basic Logistics Web site goes live March 1 Invitations begin April 1 by position Players provide own meals, housing and transportation 24 Staff members: 1 director, 2 assistant directors,12 team coaches, 2 trainers, 2 Slash, 2 equipment managers, 2 lead clinicians Friday 7-10pm registration and optional work out #1 Saturday 9-7pm, team practices, 3 on 3 games, full court games 1 and 2. Lecture 1, optional work outs 3 and 4 Sunday 9-4pm, full court games 3 and 4, optional workout 5 and 6, Lecture 2