Media Advisory - NBA Canada and Bell to Unveil Refurbished Court at Strathcona Community Centre in Honour of Upcoming NBA Canada Series Game in Vancouver

- Raptors Players to Participate in NBA FIT Clinic for Local Youth -

VANCOUVER, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - The Toronto Raptors will be in Vancouver on Friday, October 3 to unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at the Strathcona Community Centre. Following the unveil, select Raptors players will host an NBA FIT clinic for 40 boys and girls focusing on the values of the game and healthy living. The court revitalization is part of NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility program.   

WHO:	Toronto Raptors players & personnel
	40 youth from the Strathcona Community Centre
	Toronto Raptors mascot (The Raptor)
	Dan MacKenzie, Vice President and Managing Director, NBA Canada
	Loring Phinney, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Bell
	Amanda Gibbs, President, Strathcona Community Centre Association
WHEN:	Friday, October 3, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
	3:30 p.m. unveiling of the refurbished basketball court
	3:50 p.m. Raptors players lead youth in NBA FIT clinic
WHERE:	Strathcona Community Centre
	601 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V8

The NBA Canada Series game between the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings will take place at Rogers Arena on Sunday, October 5. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, by phone at 1-855-985-5000 or in-person at the Rogers Arena box office.

SOURCE: NBA Canada

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