The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:

Molson men�s provincial hoop championships

The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association will host the final two senior Molson provincial championships for the 2003 season, this weekend, April 25-27.

The men�s division I championships will take place at St. Kevin�s High School in the Goulds with a total of six teams competing for the title. Teams entered include: Humpty Dumpty, Nova Physio, Greensleeves, Holy Cross, Extreme Pita and the Goulds Men�s League.

The Ed Browne Masters event will take place in Baie Verte this weekend with a total of 12 teams competing. Teams include the Torbay Gym Rats, Greensleeves, Big Bens, Avalon Steamatic and Atlantic XL from St. John�s, Kennedy�s Pharmachoice from Mount Pearl, Woodman�s from CBN, Peninsula Wonders of Burin, Western Hoopsters of Corner Brook, Pasadena All Stars and the hosts Baie Verte All stars and Baie Verte 73s.

Play for both events is scheduled to get underway Friday afternoon and the championship games are slated for Sunday.

For additional information please contact (709) 576-0247.

2003 04 23                                        9:05 a.m.