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NBA All-Star Tour Stopping in Winnipeg November 19-22 with Muggsy Bogues12471



The University of Manitoba Bisons are pleased to announce the news that the NBA All-Star Tour will be making a stop in Winnipeg on November 19-22, 2015 as a lead up to the 2016 NBA All-Star Game in Toronto this February.  Joining the tour stop in Winnipeg will be NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues.


The main event, the NBA All-Star Challenge will be occurring on Saturday November 21st at the University of Manitoba. Investors Group Athletic Centre will host the event qualifiers beginning at 9:00 am to 1:30pm. 
 

Finals will be hosted during the University of Manitoba Bison Basketball games vs the University of Alberta Pandas & Golden Bears at 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm at Investors Group Athletic Centre

About the Bell NBA All-Star Challenge, presented by AIRMILES:

Friday November 20th 

  • AIRMILES will be on the Universit of Manitoba Campus with their ALLEY-OOP Station and photo booth.  It will be located in the New Gym in Frank Kennedy from 10:30am - 4pm.

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Saturday November 21st

9:00 am - 1:30 pm at University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre - 
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FREE TO COME AND WATCH the pre-qualifier!

 

  • Bell NBA All-Star Challenge Presented by AIRMILES Invites Canada’s Top Competitors on All-Expenses Paid Trip to Compete at NBA All-Star 2016
  • You think you got what it takes to be an All-Star? The NBA is looking for the top 3-Point Shooters, NBA Skills Challenge Competitors and top Dunkers to compete for a national title in Toronto for All-Star 2016
  • Anyone over the age of 14 is invited to come down to the University of Manitoba at 9:00 AM to qualify for their chance to compete
  • Top competitors will compete for a trip to Toronto and a chance at the national title during the Bison games scheduled for 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday.
  • Address: 75 Sidney Smith Street, Winnipeg, MB (MAP)
  • PRINT PARTICIPATION WAIVER (required for all participants, note that players ages 14-17 requires a parent signature on the waiver)
4:00 pm - 8:00pm at the University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre 
 
Bison Basketball Game times on Saturday, November 21st will be:
4:00 pm Women – Bisons vs. Pandas
6:30pm Men – Bisons vs. Golden Bears
12 and Under are free, $5 for youth/seniors, $10 for adults. U of M students are Free.
  • Top competitors will compete for a trip to Toronto and a chance at the national title during the Saturday night Bison Basketball games at 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm at Investors Group Athletic Centre. Tickets available at the door.

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