The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada Basketball, City of Hamilton and Core Entertainment invite you to the official announcement of a special summer event at the FirstOntario Centre, in Hamilton, Ont.
*Interview, photo, and video opportunities available*
WHO: Mike Morreale, Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer, CEBL
Glen Grunwald, President & CEO, Canada Basketball
Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton
Key sports, basketball, media and business stakeholders
WHEN: March 10, 2020 Doors: 1:30 p.m.; Event: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lounge Restaurant, FirstOntario Centre
101 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON
Access to the lounge is off York Blvd.
(close to the corner of York and Bay)
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is a new basketball experience that features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from NBA G-League clubs, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, U SPORTS and other Division 1 FIBA leagues. As the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL is set to start its second season in May 2020. All games are live streamed on the CBC Gem app, CEBL.TV and the Island Sports Network. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.
About Canada Basketball
Canada Basketball is the National Sporting Organization for the sport of Basketball in Canada. Canada Basketball is respected worldwide and is recognized by the International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Government of Canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in Canada. Canada Basketball, a not-for-profit organization, represents all basketball interests, provides leadership, coordination and direction in all areas of the sport of basketball.
About City of Hamilton
Hamilton is the fifth-largest municipality in Ontario and the
tenth-largest municipality in Canada. As a global city, Hamilton boasts a
renowned education and health sector as well as a thriving arts scene.
Industries in Hamilton include manufacturing, bioscience
and medical, and agriculture. The City of Hamilton’s vision is to be
the best place to raise a child and age successfully. The City’s mission
is to provide high quality cost conscious public services that
contribute to a healthy, safe and prosperous community,
in a sustainable manner. www.hamilton.ca.
About Core Entertainment
Core Entertainment is the engine that drives events to FirstOntario
Centre, FirstOntario Concert Hall and The Studio. Reaching fans across
Southwestern Ontario, we have something for everyone whether you enjoy,
sports, concerts, family shows or theatre. Core
Entertainment is powered by Spectra Venue Management. For additional
information, visit www.CoreEntertainment.ca.
About Spectra Venue Management
Spectra’s Venue Management division is the industry leader across a full
range of services that impact the bottom-line success of public
assembly venues, including marketing and sales, corporate partnerships,
event booking, ticket services and box office management,
customer service, operations and engineering and finance and
administration.
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