{"id":14342,"date":"2016-05-25T17:39:01","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T21:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=14342"},"modified":"2016-05-25T17:39:01","modified_gmt":"2016-05-25T21:39:01","slug":"york-region-welcomes-provincial-basketball-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/york-region-welcomes-provincial-basketball-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"York Region welcomes provincial basketball finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jake Courtepatte<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Toronto Raptors may be the most hyped-up basketball team in Ontario right now, but the top teenage players in the province are focused on competing in York Region this weekend.<\/p>\n

Approximately 2,000 visitors from 56 teams, including 700 players and coaches, are converging on Newmarket, Aurora, and King Township for the Under-17 Boys Provincial Basketball Championships, hosted by the York North Basketball Association. (YNBA)<\/p>\n

The Township of King has created a website at www.experienceking.ca\/york-north-basketball-tournament for the convenience of visitors and locals alike, showcasing everything from accomodations, to things to do, and restaurant listings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a big deal in the basketball community and King\u2019s enthusiasm will make it easier for people coming from all over Ontario to enjoy the games and their stay,\u201d said YNBA\u2019s Wallace Pidgeon. \u201cThis showcase tournament will see the next generation of basketball players compete for the Ontario Cup in King, Aurora and Newmarket.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also an opportunity for YNBA to showcase local businesses and the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to feed our visitors,\u201d explained Pidgeon. \u201cAnd that\u2019s why YNBA is working with the King Chamber of Commerce, King\u2019s Economic Development Office, Clear Impact, York Scene, Campus Living Centres, Seneca College, local restaurants and other businesses to make them aware of this showcase event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Games in Aurora will be split between the ESC Renaissance and Aurora Family Leisure Complex, while games in King City will take place at King City High School. Admission is free for all games.<\/p>\n

The Division 1 tournament, showcasing the best of the best in Ontario, will take place at the Magna Centre in Newmarket.<\/p>\n

\u201cYNBA is embracing sports tourism,\u201d added Pidgeon. \u201cYNBA wants our visitors to experience the great communities we call home.\u201d<\/p>\n

A full schedule can be found at www.basketball.on.ca.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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