Canada Basketball’s National Elite Development Academy (NEDA) boy’s team will tip off against the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a charity game at McMaster University on March 25.
Fans are encouraged to pack the house and celebrate their national pride by supporting these Team Canada Junior National Team hopefuls.
“The Tiger-Cats are excited to work alongside Canada Basketball and take part in this great event to benefit charity,” said Ticats President Scott Mitchell. “This game is a great extension of our Cops, Cats and Caring Students basketball program and our players are eager to take the court against the National Elite Development Academy team.”
The Ticats and NEDA are eager to put on an exciting show for the basketball-rich Hamilton community, offering free giveaways, post-game meet and greet, free autographs, entertainment, and of course the friendly match-up.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Event: CATS VS. CANADA CHARITY GAME (Hamilton Ticats vs. Canada Basketball’s NEDA Boys)
Guests:
- NEDA Boys Team – Nation’s top high school basketball players and Junior National Team hopefuls
- Hamilton Tiger-Cat players including Quinton Porter, Neck Setta, Prechae Rodriguez, Chris Bauman and Terry Caulley
- McMaster University Dance Team, Ticat mascot and more!
7:00 p.m. – Gates open (suggested donation of $10/person)
8:00 p.m. – Tip-Off
Location:
McMaster University – Burridge Gym
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S4L8
NEDA and Junior National Team Head Coach Greg Francis is looking forward to this unique challenge as well as playing in front of the home crowd. “It will be fun to compete against talented elite athletes and I know our boys will learn a great deal from this experience.”
Generous community partners have all donated their time and services to support this charity game including McMaster University, Cable 14, Fox 40, Molten, Gatorade, H2 Promotions and of course the Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football Club. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the NEDA team through the Canadian Basketball Foundation.
