TORONTO, Ont. (July 5, 2022) – Canada Basketball announced Tuesday that Tangerine will be the Official Bank of GLOBL JAM as well as the Presenting Partner of FESTIVAL GLOBL JAM.
The GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL presented by Tangerine Bank will take place Friday, July 8-Sunday, July 10 at and will unite fans on and off the field and celebrate sport, art and culture with a 3×3 community field, a community market, food trucks, music and more.
The GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL will also host the Conquest Canada 3×3 Finals on July 8 and 9. Twelve elite men’s and women’s teams from all countries will not only compete for their place in the FIBA 3X3 World Tour (Montreal) (September 3-4, 2022) or the FIBA 3X3 Challenger (Edmonton), but also a prize for each winning team.
“GLOBL JAM promises to be one of the basketball events not to be missed this summer, as the GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL presented by Tangerine Bank will give fans of all ages an interactive basketball experience at one of the most iconic venues in the country, said Michael Bartlett, President/CEO of Canada Basketball. “Between the Conquest Canada 3×3 Finals and the field program made available to the community and all the other activities offered, we are happy to have Tangerine as a partner with us on the FESTIVAL GLOBL JAM to celebrate our sport throughout the end week. »
Through on-field activations and community programs that include clinics for local youth, a field open to the public during certain hours, and the chance to meet Team Canada alumni and ambassadors, as well as Sportsnet personalities, influencers and more, the Tangerine Bank Community Court will be a must-visit for basketball fans of all ages.
“Given the exponential growth of basketball we are seeing in Canada, the GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL is an exciting event for the basketball community to come together and celebrate the sport,” said Gillian Riley, President & CEO of Tangerine Bank. “We are proud to continue to strengthen our bond with the game of basketball – whether with top talent or working with amateur youth organizations that we support through Tangerine Project Forward. »
The Superfan & Friends Charity 3×3 game will take place on the main court in Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m. ET as Canada Basketball’s Global Community Ambassador and Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia will host alumni, celebrities, journalists and influencers in a fun and interactive 3×3 match. Following this meeting, fans will have the opportunity to meet Superfan and the players.
“I can’t wait for the GLOBL JAM FESTIVAL to start,” said Bhatia. “Canada Basketball and Tangerine will bring fans something truly unique and Yonge-Dundas Square will be a must-visit place with amazing food, music and 3×3 encounters. I look forward to meeting as many fans as possible and don’t forget the Superfan & Friends Charity 3×3 match where the winning team will take home $10,000 for the charity of their choice. »
In addition, the Canada Basketball Foundation will award the losing team a $5,000 donation to charity on their behalf.
Coached by three-time Olympian Miranda Ayim and Toronto Raptors Community Ambassador Jamaal Dane Magloire, the Superfan & Friends Charity Game teams will consist of K ShowtimeMax Kerman (Arkells), Karl Wolf, Sarain Fox, Michael Linklater, Briony Douglas, Devo D Liveet « KennyGotWork » Hailey (Raptors Uprising), Anna Bedionesas well as Sportsnet personalities Emily Agard, Donnovan Bennett, Caroline Cameronet Blake Murphy.
There will also be a community market at FESTIVAL on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET, featuring organizations and small businesses run by people of color, including Give and Grow, Scarborough Spots, Chairlinks, JUTE, SoleSavy, Street Cvlture And much more.
Canada Basketball, in partnership with Sportsnet, has launched GLOBL JAM to continue growing basketball here in Canada.
Held in Toronto from July 5-10, GLOBL JAM will spotlight the sport’s rising stars and international men’s and women’s teams will compete in an under-23 tournament live from the Mattamy Athletic Center and broadcast nationally on Sportsnet. Packages for one session (2 meetings) are now on sale on Ticketmaster, starting at $42. For more information on tickets or the program, or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit globljam.ca.
About Tangerine Bank
Tangerine Bank is a leading digital bank and delivers simplified banking solutions to Canadians every day. With over 2 million customers and over $40 billion in assets, it is one of Canada’s leading digital banks. Tangerine Bank offers flexible and accessible banking solutions, innovative products and services, fair fees and award-winning customer service. Between savings accounts, no daily fee chequing accounts, credit cards, GICs, RRSPs, TFSAs, mortgages, loans of all kinds and investment funds through its subsidiary, Tangerine Investment Funds Limited, Tangerine Bank has the banking products that Canadians need every day. Through Tangerine Project Forward™, Tangerine is committed to empowering communities through programs and initiatives that inspire self-confidence, leadership and acceptance in young Canadians. With more than 1,200 employees in Canada, the bank’s presence includes its website and mobile banking application as well as its 24/7 contact centers and its head office based in Toronto. Tangerine Bank was launched as ING DIRECT Canada in 1997. In 2012, Tangerine was acquired by Scotiabank and operates independently as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Tangerine Project Forward is a registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia
About Canada Basketball:
Canada Basketball is the national sport organization for basketball in Canada. Respected around the world, Canada Basketball is recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Government of Canada as the sole governing body of amateur basketball in the country. Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of basketball, provides vision and leadership, and coordinates all areas of basketball-related activity in the country.
