air a five-part series entitled “The Rebirth of Canada Basketball” from
August 13 -17, 2007. These segments will be showcasing the Senior Men’s
National Team at their training camp as they prepare for the FIBA
America’s Olympic Qualification Tournament in August.
“The Score has always been the strong supporter of basketball in Canada,” said Senior Men’s national team head coach, Leo Rautins. “This behind the scenes look is a great way for basketball enthusiasts to learn more about our athletes who will be wearing the red & white and representing our country.”
The Score’s Jason Thom, who produced and directed these features, has followed the men’s national team over the past month to give an all-access look at the how a national team is assembled. Viewers will have a chance to get to know players as they prepare to compete on the world stage.
The complete broadcast schedule for “The Re-Birth of Canada Basketball” is outlined below. In addition, features will also be posted on www.thescore.ca after each broadcast.
Stay tuned for more information on the full length feature documentary of “The Rebirth of Canada Basketball” scheduled to air in late August.
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Canada Basketball is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada. Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on the development and preparation of Canada’s national teams for the Olympic; Pan American and FISU Games as well as the World Championships. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
he schedule for 2007 Canadian National teams is as follows: Senior Men’s National Team- Pan-Am Games July 25-July 29, FIBA America’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Aug.22-Sept.2: Senior Women’s National Team- Pan-Am Games July 25-July 29, FIBA America’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Sept.23-Sept.27: Development National Team (Men and Women)- World University Games/Summer Universaide Aug.8-Aug.18: Young Women’s National Team- FIBA U21 World Championships June 29-July 8: Junior Men’s National Team- FIBA U19 World Championships July 12-July 22: Junior Women’s National Team- FIBA U19 World Championships July 26-Aug.5: Canadian Wheelchair Basketball- VISA Paralympic World Cup May 7-May 13, Rio ParaPan American Games Aug.12-Aug.19
For more information please contact:
Canada Basketball
Tanya Phillipps
Manager of Marketing and Events
Tel : 416.614.8037 x 219
e-mail: tphillipps@basketball.ca