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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May, 19 2015
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 2015 FIBA AMERICAS WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Fans can cheer on Team Canada as they look to qualify for the 2016 Olympics
Toronto, ON – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and Canada Basketball are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship are now for sale on Ticketmaster or at the University of Alberta sales office.
“With an Olympic berth on the line, fan support has never been more important for Team Canada. We can’t wait to witness the atmosphere at the 2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship in Edmonton,” said Michele O’Keefe, President & CEO of Canada Basketball. “This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans and our team. Punching our ticket to the 2016 Olympics in Rio on home soil would be a dream come true and fans can help us make that a reality.”
Canadians can support their Women’s National Team in Edmonton from August 9-16 with a variety of ticket options, from single game tickets starting at $10.00 to a full $92.00 tournament package. All games will be played at the Saville Community Sports Centre, the official training grounds of the Canadian Women’s National Team. Fans can find a full event schedule here.
2015 FIBA AMERICAS WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET PRICE LIST
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PACKAGE
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ADULT
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YOUTH (under 18)
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Single tickets (Prelim)
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$18.00
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$10.00
(Free entrance for Children under 5 – no seat)
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Single tickets (Playoffs)
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$20.00
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$12.00
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Canada Package
All 4 Team Canada prelim games
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$54.00
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$30.00
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Tournament Package
Tickets for all prelim & playoffs
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$92.00
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$52.00
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Family Package (Prelim)
One game for 2 adults + 2-3 kids
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$45.00
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Kids in the Crowd (Prelim)
One game 2 Adults + up to 20 youth
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$85.00
Available only at sales office or door
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Sales Office Info
Open: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
Phone: 780.492.2231
Email: activityreg@ualberta.ca
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1-213 Van Vliet Complex
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2H9
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The Women’s National Team placed 5th at the 2014 FIBA World Championship in Turkey – their best finish in almost 30 years. The last FIBA Americas for the squad was in Xalapa in 2013, where they won silver. Prior to the 2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship, the team will compete in the 2015 Pan Am games in Toronto.
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For more information, contact:
Bailey Williams
Manager, Communications
Canada Basketball
Tel 647.460.7976
bwilliams@basketball.ca
The 2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship will be held at Saville Community Sports Centre (SCSC) the official training grounds of the Canadian Women’s National Team. The ten teams will compete over 8-days, with the champion qualifying directly to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Province of Alberta, City of Edmonton and Sport Canada have been instrumental partners in giving the team a home and earning the right to host this exciting international event.
This is the second time Canada has played host to this event. The first time was in Hamilton, Ontario in 1995 where Canada took the gold. Ticket information will be announced later this month. For more details visit: http://fibaamericas.com/can2015/
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