In Canada, the game has seen an unprecedented level of growth and development in recent years. From children playing on the local court to the Senior Women’s National Team at the London Olympics; from high school hoopsters to a record eight Canadian players in the National Basketball Association to start the season – the country continues to show its support and dedication to the sport that a Canadian helped invent.
President and CEO of Canada Basketball, Wayne Parrish, is pleased with how far the game has come, but sees the coming year as an important stepping stone in the continued development of basketball in Canada. “At all age-groups of the game, our men and women have demonstrated the exceptional level of talent that this country possesses. In the coming competitive season, the collective efforts of our fine athletes, coaches and trainers will be on display for the world to see as Canada strives towards excellence on the international stage.”
Beginning today, fans of any age or level of skill can show the country how innovative they can be when it comes to the game they love. Whether they are on the court with a ball or at home with a rolled-up pair of socks and a laundry basket, Canada Basketball invites fans across the nation to film their shot and share it online with the world to show that Canada’s Got Game – that #WECANBBALL. For more details see www.basketball.ca.
About Canada Basketball:
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.