The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in collaboration with the City of Brampton announced Monday an inaugural Camp Day Game will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. when the Honey Badgers play host to the Ottawa BlackJacks. This game will provide the opportunity to expose camp attendees to professional basketball while furthering the partnership between the Honey Badgers and the City of Brampton.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers for this exciting Camp Day Game and Camp Takeover initiative, sharing the power of sports through professional basketball with children and youth right here in Brampton,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton. “As an avid sports enthusiast, I know first-hand the influence and lasting memories sports can create. With our collaboration more children in our community will have the opportunity to share in the joy of teamwork and experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from participating in sports.”

The game is aligned with the “Brampton Honey Badgers Summer Camp Takeover Week” from July 8-12 across all Brampton recreation camp locations. Festivities will include mascot appearances, learning and basketball-themed activities, and other collaborative initiatives.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for our organization to continue our growing partnership with the City of Brampton,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “We can’t wait for camp attendees to experience the Honey Badgers throughout the week and to enjoy a thrilling game in what will be an electric atmosphere at the CAA Centre.”

City of Brampton week-long summer camps offer participants an opportunity to engage with peers and enjoy games and activities indoors and outdoors. The City is proud to offer a wide range of camps to meet the diverse interests of children, youth and young adults ages four to over 21. 

Honey Badgers season ticket holders are asked to contact their ticket representative to learn more about this game and ramifications to their ticket packages.

With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can begin to get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets

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About the Brampton Honey Badgers

One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) 

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.

About the City of Brampton 

As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and more than 90,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Connect with us on X (Formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca

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