WECSSAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT WFCU

(WINDSOR, ON) - The Windsor Express held a media conference today to announce the decision to sponsor Windsor Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association Championships on the official home court of the Windsor Express.

  

The championships will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 

10 AM to 5 PM at WFCU Centre Arena, 8787 McHugh St, Windsor, ON, prior to an Express home game against the Moncton Miracles at 7 PM.

  

Dartis Willis, Owner and CEO said, "Goals of Windsor Express are to

become an intricate part of the community and a part of basketball in Windsor." He continued, "We must make sure that we give opportunities for kids to play basketball at the next level in their city."

Coach Peter Cusumano, Catholic Central coach and WECSSAA convener for boy's basketball announced, "We are going to move the WECSSAA championship to the WFCU Centre. It presents a great opportunity for our kids to play on the same court as the Windsor Express, and to play in a great venue at the WFCU Centre."

Head Coach for the Windsor Express, Bill Jones said, "For the Windsor kids to come play where the Windsor Express play is going to be a great experience."

Dartis Willis ended the conference with a request. "What we're asking from the community partners is let's come together and support this for the kids."

Don't miss the next Windsor Express home game on Wednesday, February 6 against the Oshawa Power. On that day GenNext will hold their Courtside Networking Event from 5:30-9PM.

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WFCU CENTRE: THE OFFICIAL HOME OF THE WINDSOR EXPRESS

(WINDSOR, ON) City Council approved the Lease to make WFCU Centre home of The Windsor Express last night.

Chris Mendes, General Manager for the Windsor Express, showed his gratitude, “I would like to thank City Council and Administration for all of their support on their decision to allow us go forward with the WFCU lease as well as the basketball floor. The investment will surely get put to good use in this community. Our plan is to involve this community as much as possible, whether it be volunteering at community events, talking to kids, or shooting hoops with our fans. We want to assure you that our plan is to extend our contract after our successful first season, and look forward to the many successful seasons in the Windsor community”.

Dartis Willis, President and CEO, excitedly commented, “The city recognized what we had been trying to profess since we set our sights on Windsor last year as a franchise opportunity. With this partnership, our dreams are coming into fruition for the team and the people of Windsor alike”.

The Windsor Express will play the premier game for the National Basketball League of Canada’s 2012-2013 season on November 2, 2012 at the WFCU Center against the Halifax Rainmen, 2011-2012 season championship’s first runner up.

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NBL Canada - Windsor Expansion Bid Approved

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(TORONTO, ON) The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that the City of Windsor expansion bid has been approved for the 2012-2013 season.


After reviewing the Windsor’s ownership group’s application, NBL Canada’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to bring professional basketball to the great City of Windsor.

“I’m truly excited for the City of Windsor being awarded a new professional basketball organization”, said NBL Canada President & CEO, Andre Levingston. “I know the owners, and players will do a tremendous job of supporting the community along with serving as role models for the youth of Windsor. I’m confident the city will embrace this amazing opportunity and support their club.”

With the approval of Windsor, the new organization will become the eighth team in the National Basketball League of Canada.

About the National Basketball League of Canada
Founded in 2011, the National Basketball League of Canada is the nation’s only professional basketball league.

There are seven teams - Halifax Rainmen, London Lightning, Moncton Miracles, Oshawa Power, Quebec Kebs, Saint John Mill Rats and Summerside Storm – playing in the inaugural 2011-12 season and the league is poised for continued expansion across Canada. NBL Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ont.

NBL Canada is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian athletes and raising the excitement for and awareness of basketball throughout the country.

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