MEDIA ADVISORY – Think you’ve got game? Be a fan of your health with Sun Life and Canada Basketball

WHAT:                  

On Wednesday July 3, Sun Life and Canada Basketball are teaming up for an epic health and basketball takeover, at Yonge-Dundas Square, bringing Canadians the ultimate wellness experience.

The Hoops & Health tournament will provide an opportunity for all Canadians to be a fan of their health and dive into the world of basketball with a chance to win exclusive prizes, watch top-tier basketball, meet Canada Basketball team players and learn about how Sun Life is helping Canadians live healthier lives through its products and philanthropic partnerships.

WHO:                  

• Select members of the Senior Men’s National Team Canada Basketball Olympic Training Camp Roster

• Kayla Alexander, Senior Women’s National Team, Canada Basketball

• Shay Colley, Senior Women’s National Team, Canada Basketball

• Nirra Fields, Senior Women’s National Team, Canada Basketball

• Sami Hill, Senior Women’s National Team, Canada Basketball

• Kady Dandeneau, Wheelchair Basketball Canada

• Pat Anderson, Wheelchair Basketball Canada

• Miranda Ayim, Canada Basketball Alumni

• Miah Marie Langlois, Canada Basketball Alumni

• Alison Chick, Senior Vice-President, Health Solutions, Sun Life Health

• Paul Joliat, Vice-President, Global Partnerships & Marketing Planning

• Sun Life charitable partners including Right To Play, Kids Help Phone, MLSE Foundation, Lay-Up, SickKids, University Health Network, Unity Charity, YMCA Three Rivers

WHEN:          

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET)

8:30 a.m.                                

Media check-in opens.

8:45 a.m.                          

Opening remarks + open shootaround.

9:15 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.              

Community youth, men’s, women’s 3×3 basketball tournaments, skills drills, health and community clinics, b-roll opportunities.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.              

Men’s National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.                      

Wheelchair Basketball Canada appearance + media interview opportunities.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                      

Women’s National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.                      

Team Canada Alumni National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.

9:00 p.m.                                

B-roll opportunity closes. End of event.

WHERE:

Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON