Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
December 11, 2014

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

Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association
to Host High School Hoops Tournament

The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association (NLBA) will host a 32 team high school boys and girls basketball tournament this weekend, December 12-14, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre in St. John's.

The NLBA will also have teams from their High Performance Male and Female Programs compete in the event in preparation for this summer's national championships.

Play is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and will conclude with the championship games in Tier 1 and Tier 2 on Sunday morning. For a complete list of all teams and game results, visit the NL Scoreboard on the association's website at www.nlba.nf.ca .

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Media contact:

Bill Murphy Executive Director Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association 709-576-0247 www.nlba.nf.ca

2014 12 11                              10:40 a.m.