HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS COMING TO VICTORIA!
Tickets for 2006 Western Union-Sponsored ‘Unstoppable’ North American Tour on Sale Now

Celebrating their 80th Anniversary, the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2006 ‘Unstoppable’ North American Tour to Victoria. Sponsored by Western Union, the Globetrotters will take the court on Sunday, April 30th, 2006, against the New York Nationals at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Center. Tip-off is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Center Box Office, by phone at 250-220-7777, on-line at www.selectyourtickets.com.

“As we celebrate our 80th consecutive season of touring North America in 2006, the Globetrotters have put together something very special for the fans who have supported the team now for nine decades,” said Globetrotters’ Owner & Chairman, Mannie Jackson. “’Unstoppable’ represents both the energy and commitment of the players to give the fans something special. We look forward to bringing that energy to Albany.”

Living up to their billing as ‘Ambassadors of Goodwill,’ the Globetrotters will continue their tradition of:

• Introducing amazing ball-handling and comedy routines, while keeping the timeless classics from throughout their history.
• Featuring a ‘meet and greet’ session at the end of every game, allowing fans a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter.
• Becoming involved in every community they play by visiting local schools, hospitals and other youth-based organizations. The Globetrotters donate money and merchandise to hundreds of local and national charities every year.
• Entertaining crowds with the antics of their exciting mascot ‘Globie.’

Since their inception in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters have traveled to 117 nations, played before 123 million fans, won championships and built bridges between people and communities around the world, making them virtually “Unstoppable” for nearly 80 years. In 2002, the organization was only the fifth team to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; followed by an induction into the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame and the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. They have also been recognized as the most popular sports team by the 2002, 2000 and 1999 Q Ratings. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters and to purchase team merchandise, visit the team’s official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. For more information on downloading team and player photos for media publications, contact the Globetrotters’ Public Relations Department.

Tickets: Start at $17.00 (including GST) + s/c + f.f.
Tickets on Sale: Friday, February 3rd, 10:00am

Tickets: see www.selectyourtickets.com for ticket information.

Methods of Payment:
1) Cash
2) Debit
3) MasterCard
4) Visa

Random Line-up Policy:
- ˝ hour before on-sale, numbers will be handed out to all individuals waiting to purchase tickets.
- 5 minutes before on-sale a number will be drawn. That is where the line-up will begin.
- Numbers preceding the number drawn will line up sequentially.
- Any patrons arriving after the draw will line up after the last ticket handed out.

Box Office:
Box Office Information

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With head office in Vancouver, RG Arenas is a division of RG Properties. RG Arenas manage and/or own facilities in Kelowna, Greater Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia

For more information contact:
Tom Billings
Public Relations - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
tom.billings@saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com
Office: 250.220.2612 Cell: 250.516.7816