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

- Free interactive basketball festival and 3on3 tournament -

CALGARY, Sept. 23 /CNW/ -

WHAT:						Whether it's shooting hoops with Glen Davis from the Boston Celtics, seeing a performance by Buckets Blakes of the Harlem Globetrotters, participating in a clinic by Wheelchair Basketball Canada, learning some dance moves from the Chicago Luvabulls dance pack or participating in a 3on3 tournament - there will be something for everyone at the NBA Jam Session in Calgary.
WHO:						Glen Davis of the Boston Celtics Buckets Blakes of the Harlem Globetrotters Wheelchair basketball legend and two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist, Patrick Anderson Canadian Women's National Team Member and three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist, Kendra Ohama, Wheelchair Basketball Canada Chicago Luvabulls dance pack The Raptor, Toronto Raptors mascot NBA Canada, Basketball Alberta and Wheelchair Basketball Canada representatives
WHEN:						Saturday, September 25 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.):

12:30-1:15 p.m.:   1:15 - 1:45 p.m.:   1:45 - 2:30 p.m.:   2:30 - 3:30 p.m.:   4:00 - 4:30 p.m.:   5:15 - 5:30 p.m.:

Chicago Luvabulls Dance Clinic Appearance by The Raptor Demonstration by Harlem Globetrotter Wheelchair Basketball Canada Clinic Appearance by Glen Davis Wheelchair basketball demonstration

*Interviews with are available between 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

										AND
										Sunday, September 26:
										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, Basketball Alberta and Wheelchair Basketball Canada representatives can be scheduled throughout the weekend.

WHERE:

Eau Clair Market 202 Barclay Parade SW Calgary, AB

 

For further 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]