THE STREET BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION IS INTRODUCING ITS BRAND OF STREET BALL TO EUROPE
The SBA Will Compete Against International Teams in the Haarlem Basketball WeekTournament in Holland, then during a Tour throughout Europe
Washington, DC (November 4, 2002)—The Street Basketball Association has announced that it will represent the United States at the Haarlem Basketball Week Tournament in Holland which runs from December 26, 2002 to January 2, 2003. Haarlem Week is one of Europe’s biggest tournaments consisting of professional and National teams from different countries around the world. The SBA is inviting the best street ball players to tryout for the remaining roster spots for the team traveling to Europe.
There will be two tryouts for the remaining roster spots for the team that will play in Europe; one tryout to be held in Philadelphia, PA and the other to be held in Atlanta, GA. For players selected, this will be the last opportunity this season to play in front of top NBA, International and CBA scouts and possibly get work from a professional team. For more information please visit
www.streetbasketballassociation.net.
In preparation for this tournament the SBA will have an eight-city exhibition tour. While the main purpose of this tour is to tune-up players’ skills, it is also an opportunity for the SBA and its players to interact with fans and supporters in various cities before leaving for Europe as the “New Team USA.” Come out and be a part of the SBA’s “Tune-Up” Tour as it prepares for its first trip to Europe.
The SBA has developed a multi-city tour that combines street ball and entertainment and challenges local players in each city on the tour’s itinerary to play against the SBA all-star team. The Tune-Up Tour brings together quality street ball, emerging artists and people who appreciate authentic basketball and talented performers.
The tour’s “kick-off” in Washington, DC will be a celebrity atmosphere provided by Savvy Galleria Model Management and Promotions. The Kick off event will include a celebrity street ball game, fashion show and Savvy’s First Annual Anniversary Gala, which is RSVP only. Professional athletes, entertainment industry members, media sources and others will attend the events.
Upon completion of the Haarlem Week Tournament the SBA wants to commence on a European Exhibition Tour. While the main purpose of this tour is to introduce the SBA to the Citizens in Europe, it is also an opportunity for the SBA and its players to interact with fans and supporters in various part of the world before we begin the 2003 season.
About The SBAThe Street Basketball Association (SBA) is dedicated to showcasing quality street ball and providing entertainment to its audiences. The SBA is not creating a new industry with street ball they are simply legitimizing it so that it can be recognized as the true phenomenon that it has become. Whether played on dirt courts in the backyard or the asphalt of inner city playgrounds, this "street" brand of basketball boasts an unmatched passion and creative enthusiasm.
For more information, contact The Street Basketball Association at 301-218-1048 or 301-218-6098-fax.
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