January 10, 2013
RYERSON SLATED TO HOST 2013 WILSON CUP FINAL FOUR
HAMILTON, Ont. – Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce that Ryerson University will host the 2013 Wilson Cup, presented by Recharge with Milk. The Final Four format tournament will be played at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC) from March 1-2 and broadcast on The Score Television Network. Each game will be held in the arena, below the iconic Maple Leaf Gardens domed ceiling.
OUA men’s basketball playoffs presented by Investors Group tipoff on February 20 with the East and West quarter-final games, followed by the divisional semifinals on February 23. The 2013 Wilson Cup at Ryerson University marks the third year that the men’s basketball championship will be played at a predetermined site.
“The Mattamy Athletic Centre is one of the finest sport facilities in the country. OUA is so pleased that Ryerson University is the host of the 2013 Wilson Cup,” said Ward Dilse, OUA Executive Director. “It’s been the site of so many outstanding sport and entertainment events throughout Canadian history and we are excited to count the Wilson Cup among them.”
“The OUA Wilson Cup is a jewel in the crown of Canadian university athletics as it has produced eight of the last nine national champions,” said Dr. Ivan Joseph, Ryerson University Athletic Director. “This is a perfect opportunity for Ryerson University and the city to showcase on the national stage, the passionate basketball fans of Toronto and the multipurpose nature of the Mattamy Athletic Centre as it converts to a world class basketball arena.”
Recharge with Milk will be the presenting sponsor and official recovery beverage for the 2013 OUA Wilson Cup. Through Dairy Farmers of Canada's (DFC) Recharge with Milk campaign, the organization promotes chocolate milk as a recovery beverage. Chocolate milk's combination of carbohydrates, high-quality protein, fluid and electrolytes first made researchers take notice of a potential post-workout recovery benefit. Chocolate milk has all of these nutritional attributes to help refuel and repair exhausted muscles. A growing body of evidence suggests that milk can be an effective sports drink, helping athletes refuel and recover. And, let's face it - it tastes great!
"Supporting OUA is the natural thing to do for Dairy Farmers of Canada," said Solange Heiss, Assistant Director, Marketing and Nutrition Communications at DFC. "It is important for Dairy Farmers of Canada to support events like the Wilson Cup Final Four as research continues to point out the many benefits of drinking chocolate milk as an effective post-workout beverage."
The Score Television Network will broadcast each of the Final Four men’s basketball games over March 1 and 2. The two day tournament is the first sporting event to be broadcast live on network television since Maple Leaf Gardens became the Mattamy Athletic Centre. On Friday, the first semifinal will air live on The Score at 6 p.m. The second semifinal will be played at 8 p.m., and will air tape delayed at 10 p.m. A new wrinkle will be added to the format this season. For the first time since the inception of the men’s basketball Final Four format in 2010, the Wilson Cup weekend will feature a bronze medal match. The Score Television Network will broadcast the bronze medal game live on Saturday at 4 p.m. and follow it up with coverage of the championship final at 6 p.m. as the top two teams in the province vie for the prestigious Wilson Cup.
Tickets for the 2012 Wilson Cup Final Four Championship are available for individual days at a price of $15 for adults and $10 for youth and students. A tournament pass can be purchased for adults at a price of $25 or $20 for youth and students. Premium courtside seating is available at $50 for a tournament pass or $35 for single day seating. Take advantage of early bird pricing before midnight on January 13 to save. Tickets for the Wilson Cup Final Four men’s basketball championship can be purchased at ticketmaster.ca. Those interested in group tickets can contact Nadine Ransom at 416-598-5962 or via e-mail at nadine.ransom@ryerson.ca.
Returning to Wilson Cup in 2013 is Ontario Basketball’s Mega Hoops Mania clinic. Mega Hoops Mania is an inclusive basketball clinic for children and youth in grades three to eight with the objective of teaching basketball skills in an enjoyable environment. Mega Hoops was designed to engage all participants, irrespective of their gender, background or ability.
“As a proud partner of Ontario University Athletics, Ontario Basketball is proud to once again align its Mega Hoops Mania community programming with the Wilson Cup,” said Michael Cvitkovic, Executive Director, Ontario Basketball. “Most of the student-athletes who shine on the OUA courts started their basketball journey with an Ontario Basketball club. We look forward to again linking our two organizations during this championship weekend.”
Recharge with Milk will once again present the Wilson Cup Final Four Celebrity 2-Ball tournament. OUA all-stars will team up with local sports and media celebrities as they show off their skills on the court.
Stay tuned to OUA.ca/wilsoncup for up-to-date information as the event approaches.
OUA men’s basketball playoffs presented by Investors Group tipoff on February 20 with the East and West quarter-final games, followed by the divisional semifinals on February 23. The 2013 Wilson Cup at Ryerson University marks the third year that the men’s basketball championship will be played at a predetermined site.
“The Mattamy Athletic Centre is one of the finest sport facilities in the country. OUA is so pleased that Ryerson University is the host of the 2013 Wilson Cup,” said Ward Dilse, OUA Executive Director. “It’s been the site of so many outstanding sport and entertainment events throughout Canadian history and we are excited to count the Wilson Cup among them.”
“The OUA Wilson Cup is a jewel in the crown of Canadian university athletics as it has produced eight of the last nine national champions,” said Dr. Ivan Joseph, Ryerson University Athletic Director. “This is a perfect opportunity for Ryerson University and the city to showcase on the national stage, the passionate basketball fans of Toronto and the multipurpose nature of the Mattamy Athletic Centre as it converts to a world class basketball arena.”
Recharge with Milk will be the presenting sponsor and official recovery beverage for the 2013 OUA Wilson Cup. Through Dairy Farmers of Canada's (DFC) Recharge with Milk campaign, the organization promotes chocolate milk as a recovery beverage. Chocolate milk's combination of carbohydrates, high-quality protein, fluid and electrolytes first made researchers take notice of a potential post-workout recovery benefit. Chocolate milk has all of these nutritional attributes to help refuel and repair exhausted muscles. A growing body of evidence suggests that milk can be an effective sports drink, helping athletes refuel and recover. And, let's face it - it tastes great!
"Supporting OUA is the natural thing to do for Dairy Farmers of Canada," said Solange Heiss, Assistant Director, Marketing and Nutrition Communications at DFC. "It is important for Dairy Farmers of Canada to support events like the Wilson Cup Final Four as research continues to point out the many benefits of drinking chocolate milk as an effective post-workout beverage."
The Score Television Network will broadcast each of the Final Four men’s basketball games over March 1 and 2. The two day tournament is the first sporting event to be broadcast live on network television since Maple Leaf Gardens became the Mattamy Athletic Centre. On Friday, the first semifinal will air live on The Score at 6 p.m. The second semifinal will be played at 8 p.m., and will air tape delayed at 10 p.m. A new wrinkle will be added to the format this season. For the first time since the inception of the men’s basketball Final Four format in 2010, the Wilson Cup weekend will feature a bronze medal match. The Score Television Network will broadcast the bronze medal game live on Saturday at 4 p.m. and follow it up with coverage of the championship final at 6 p.m. as the top two teams in the province vie for the prestigious Wilson Cup.
Tickets for the 2012 Wilson Cup Final Four Championship are available for individual days at a price of $15 for adults and $10 for youth and students. A tournament pass can be purchased for adults at a price of $25 or $20 for youth and students. Premium courtside seating is available at $50 for a tournament pass or $35 for single day seating. Take advantage of early bird pricing before midnight on January 13 to save. Tickets for the Wilson Cup Final Four men’s basketball championship can be purchased at ticketmaster.ca. Those interested in group tickets can contact Nadine Ransom at 416-598-5962 or via e-mail at nadine.ransom@ryerson.ca.
Returning to Wilson Cup in 2013 is Ontario Basketball’s Mega Hoops Mania clinic. Mega Hoops Mania is an inclusive basketball clinic for children and youth in grades three to eight with the objective of teaching basketball skills in an enjoyable environment. Mega Hoops was designed to engage all participants, irrespective of their gender, background or ability.
“As a proud partner of Ontario University Athletics, Ontario Basketball is proud to once again align its Mega Hoops Mania community programming with the Wilson Cup,” said Michael Cvitkovic, Executive Director, Ontario Basketball. “Most of the student-athletes who shine on the OUA courts started their basketball journey with an Ontario Basketball club. We look forward to again linking our two organizations during this championship weekend.”
Recharge with Milk will once again present the Wilson Cup Final Four Celebrity 2-Ball tournament. OUA all-stars will team up with local sports and media celebrities as they show off their skills on the court.
Stay tuned to OUA.ca/wilsoncup for up-to-date information as the event approaches.
