MEDIA ADVISORY / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - NBA Jam Session comes to Vancouver

- Free interactive basketball festival and 3on3 tournament -

VANCOUVER, Sept. 30 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Whether it's shooting hoops with Toronto Raptor, DeMar DeRozan, seeing a performance by Wun The Shot Versher of the Harlem Globetrotters, learning some dance moves from the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak or participating in a 3on3 tournament - there will be something for everyone at the NBA Jam Session in Vancouver.
WHO:	DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors Wun The Shot Versher, Harlem Globetrotters
	Toronto Raptors Dance Pak
	NBA Canada and Basketball BC representatives
WHEN:	Saturday, October 2 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.):
	12:30-1:15 p.m.:	Toronto Raptors Dance Pak Dance Clinic
	1:15 - 1:45 p.m.:	Appearance by The Raptor, Toronto Raptors mascot
	1:45 - 2:30 p.m.:	Demonstration by Harlem Globetrotter
	4:00 - 4:30 p.m.:	Appearance by Demar DeRozan
*Interviews are available between 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
	AND
	Sunday, October 3:
	9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.:	3on3 tournament - players in 19+ division compete for a berth in the National Finals in Toronto; top two teams will be showcased at half-time of a Toronto Raptors pre-season game at Air Canada Centre
*Interviews with NBA Canada and Basketball BC representatives can be scheduled throughout the weekend.
WHERE:	Granville Square 200 Granville Street Vancouver, BC

For further information:

For more information or to set-up an interview, please contact:

Carolyn Abbass, Paradigm Public Relations, 416.203.2223 ext. 221   
[email protected] 

Sharolyn Kenworthy, NBA Canada, office: 416-364-3177, cell: 416-400-9523
[email protected]