Media Advisory: U16 Women's National Team Assessment Camp in Edmonton


Mar. 27, 2019


For the first time, Canada Basketball will hold its U16 Women's National Age-Group Assessment Camp in Edmonton, at the Saville Community Sports Centre (11610 65 Ave NW) March 27-31.

The camp features 20 top identified athletes from across the country, who will be evaluated by national team coaches and technical staff for the opportunity to represent Canada at the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship 2019 in Aysen, Chile, June 16-22.

Among the invited athletes are Alberta provincial team members Phillipina Kyai (Calgary), Annacy Palmer (Edmonton), and Hannah Riddick (Calgary). The full U16 Women's National Age-Group Assessment Camp roster is available here.

Media are invited to practice for b-roll and interview opportunities at the following dates and times:

Thursday, March 28 - Competition Gym

  • 6:15 pm - gym opens
  • 6:30 pm - availability


Friday, March 29 - Gyms 4 and 5

  • 6:15 pm - gym opens
  • 6:30 pm - availability


Saturday, March 30 - Gyms 4 and 5

  • 6:15 pm - gym opens
  • 6:30 pm - availability


Sunday, March 31 - Gym 5

  • 9:30 am - public open scrimmage
  • 11:30 am - scrimmage ends


For more information please contact:

Brian Swane
Communications Director
Alberta Basketball
brianswane@basketballalberta.ca

Elaine Sun
Manager, Women's Basketball Operations
Canada Basketball
esun@basketball.ca