WIN TICKETS TO THE

BBL FINALS WEEKEND AT THE NIA

The biggest event in British basketball returns to Birmingham’s NIA when the British Basketball League (BBL) Finals Weekend takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2009.

This is your chance to win family tickets (valid for 4 people) to the event, which sees the four best teams and all the best players in British basketball, along with 10,000 hoops fans, converge on The NIA for an unforgettable weekend. We’ve got two family tickets up for grabs for the semi-finals on Saturday 2 May 2009.

The BBL Finals Weekend is the culmination of the British Basketball League Championship season, and the pinnacle of many a player’s career. After a 33-game regular season, the top eight teams in the country progress to the BBL Championship Playoff quarter-finals. Those that are successful make it to The NIA for Saturday 2 May’s semi-finals, with the winning teams progressing to Sunday’s (3 May) season finale and the contest that will crown the 2008/09 BBL Playoff Champions.

In a new addition to the weekend spectacular, this year’s event will also host the 2009 BBL All Star Game involving the best players from all round the League.

The event also features a host of other entertainment over the weekend including the world renowned Crazy Dunkers from France, BBL Babes, mascots, and much more. They will keep the crowds on their toes in between the biggest games of the basketball season.

Tickets purchased prior to the 31st March 2009 qualify for incredible discounts with tickets for the whole weekend, and all four games, available from just £25 for adults and £17 for children; daily tickets start from just £18 for adults and £11 for children (booking fee may apply). Tickets can be booked via www.theticketfactory.com   or by calling The Ticket Factory on 0844 33 88 000.

For the ultimate UK Basketball experience why not try the Courtside Seats. Not only do you get right ‘up close and personal’ with all of the action but you also get the full VIP treatment (Sunday only), including entry to the VIP Lounge, exclusive game preview with a BBL Coach and complimentary food.

Further information on the event and the current BBL Championship standings can be obtained at www.bbl.org.uk

For your chance to win one of two family tickets valid for the semi-finals on Saturday 2 May answer this question: -

Q: Where do the crazy dunkers come from?
 

CLICK HERE to e-mail us your answer.
 Please put "Basketball" as your subject and remember to include your name and address so that we can send the lucky winner their prize. 

The draw will take place on 22nd. April 2009

Good luck !