Inaugural 2012 All-Star Weekend to be Held March 31 to April 1
February 6, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) News Release
(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada and the Halifax Rainmen are excited to unveil the NBL Canada All-Star logo and announce that the inaugural event, brought to you by Rogers Communications Inc., will be held March 31-April 1 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
"NBL Canada All-Star Weekend is a celebration of basketball that unites the entire NBL Canada family and provides our fans with an engaging and interactive experience," said John Kennedy, NBL Canada Commissioner.
The weekend will consist of two-days of exciting events, from an All-Star breakfast, family activities; to a three-point shoot out, slam-dunk contest, legends game and of course the All-Star Game.
Tickets will go on sale February 17 through Ticket Atlantic and start at $20 for a two-day pass. Minor Basketball, Senior and Military discounts are also available.
"We are excited to be bringing this historic event to Halifax, Nova Scotia," said Andre Levingston, President & CEO of the Halifax Rainmen and President of NBL Canada. "Halifax has long been considered as the basketball capital of Canada. We could not dream of a better place to celebrate the inaugural All-Star Weekend than in Nova Scotia, where the dream and vision of NBL Canada began."
Porter Airlines is offering a 20% discount on all fare classes for attendees travelling to Halifax for the All-Star weekend. Please book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1-888-619-8622using the promo code *NBL12.* The 20% discount applies to the best available published fares at the time of booking. The discounted fares are available for travel between March 28 and April 4, 2012.
Further hospitality information will be released in the coming weeks.
The inaugural NBL Canada 2012 All-Star Weekend will showcase talent from all seven franchises, celebrate our athletes, highlight our Canadian talent, and demonstrate our players' abilities to excite fans and make a difference in the community.
For more information on All-Star Weekend, to vote for your All-Stars or to reserve your tickets visit nblcanada.ca .
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