Ottawa BlackJacks Welcome Back Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites as Official Hotel and Premier Partner
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The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday their partnership extension with the Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites, the Official Hotel and Premier Partner of the Ottawa BlackJacks.
Partners since the BlackJacks inaugural season in 2020, Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites provide BlackJacks players and basketball operation staff with a world class hotel accommodation during the regular season. In addition to housing, Embassy Hotel & Suites will serve as the Official Fan Headquarters for the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend in the nation’s capital from August 10-14, 2022.
For a consecutive year, Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites will be showcased on the BlackJacks court, game stream, media back drops and LED signage throughout the Arena at TD Place during home games. The brands will also join forces on various concourse, community and social media activations.
The Ottawa BlackJacks and Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites share the same vision to enhance the tourism industry in the nation’s capital by offering experiences for the diverse visitors who travel to the Capital Region during the CEBL season, in addition to the thousands of basketball fans who call Ottawa home.
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"Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites has been the official home of the Ottawa BlackJacks since the team's inception. In addition to providing a wonderful living atmosphere and exceptional dining options at Cooper’s, the hotel staff has shown unwavering support to all team personnel and has become a significant member of the BlackJacks family."
-Michael Cvitkovic, President, Ottawa BlackJacks
"Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Ottawa BlackJacks home away from home for another season. The Embassy team has enjoyed hosting the Blackjacks’ team over the past two years, and we look forward to our partnership continuing for many years to come."
-Colin Morrison, General Manager, Embassy Hotel & Suites Ottawa
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About the Ottawa BlackJacks
The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Having recently completed its second season, the BlackJacks earned a semifinal appearance at the 2021 CEBL Championship Weekend in Edmonton. The Ottawa front office and basketball operations staff brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager Jevohn Shepherd and Head Coach Charles Dubé-Brais, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The BlackJacks and the City of Ottawa have been awarded the rights to host the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 12-14, 2022 with games taking place in the Arena at TD Place. The CEBL Championship Weekend will be a celebration of basketball, music, and local culture that will feature concerts, street festivals, the CEBL Awards, and several legacy projects to be announced at a later date. For more information visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
About Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75 percent of its current rosters being Canadians. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
Social Media
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Twitter: @Ott_Blackjacks
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Contact:
Marika Guérin
Senior Manager, Communications and Community
Ottawa BlackJacks Professional Basketball Club