For Immediate Release - January 31, 2019

 

Guelph, ON – Group tickets provide lasting experiences for groups of 13 or more and are available by contacting the Nighthawks Membership Services team directly at (548) 988-HAWK.

Group tickets offer incredible savings off single game ticket prices and exclusive benefits based on the group size, including:

·       Dedicated account representative

·       Recognition on Sleeman Centre video board

·       Complimentary tickets for group organizer

·       Official Nighthawks signed Spalding basketball

·       Official Nighthawks signed authentic New Era jersey

·       Excusive road trip for two to a Nighthawks away game 

“When fans of Nighthawks basketball step foot inside the Sleeman Centre they are going to see a sport entertainment experience the likes of which Guelph has not previously seen,” said Cameron Kusch, President of the Guelph Nighthawks. “Nighthawks basketball will be affordable, accessible and most importantly the game day will be comprised of an in-arena experience buzzing with music, activity, promotions and social gathering spaces.  The combination of elite-level basketball and an incredible sport entertainment experience make Nighthawks basketball a perfect avenue for groups of friends, family, colleagues and teams.”

Modelled after top international professional leagues, the CEBL is comprised of six founding teams located in Guelph, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Abbotsford.  Each teams regular season schedule will be comprised of 10 home and 10 road games using FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules, and player and referee standards set by Canada Basketball.  Rosters will be comprised of 70 percent Canadian players, with many playing professionally in North America and overseas during the traditional basketball season.

The Guelph Nighthawks host their inaugural 2019 Canadian Elite Basketball League home opener on Saturday, May 11that the Sleeman Centre against the Saskatchewan Rattlers.  For more information on the Guelph Nighthawks and available ticket packages please visit www.thenighthawks.ca/tickets or call (548) 988-HAWK.

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