NIAGARA TRAILERS HIGH 5 TUNNEL RETURNS FOR 2026 SEASON
St. Catharines, ON – The Niagara River Lions are excited to announce that Niagara Trailers will once again be the presenting partner of the High 5 Tunnel for the 2026 season, continuing a fan-favourite game night experience at the Meridian Centre.
Youth groups and community organizations are now invited to apply for the opportunity to take part in the Niagara Trailers High 5 Tunnel at select 2026 River Lions home games. This exciting initiative allows groups of 10 to 20 children to stand courtside and high-five River Lions players as they take the floor for pre-game warm-ups, creating an unforgettable game-day memory for youth!
“At Niagara Trailers we take pride in community involvement,” said John Petrie, owner of locally owned business, Niagara Trailers established in 1972.“We are so pleased to be involved with the River Lions. Ourselves, our family and staff always enjoy the opportunity to attend games for a great night out.The games are always an unforgettable, exciting, and fun experience, not to mention an opportunity to see some fine elite players and possible future NBA prospects. We are excited to sponsor the High-5 Tunnel again. We are looking forward to continuing this initiative for the upcoming 2026 campaign. We wish the Niagara River Lions another great season.”
Following the tunnel experience, participating groups will remain in-arena to cheer on the River Lions from the Niagara Trailers group seating area.
Groups are encouraged to apply for this free opportunity by completing the online application form. Applications will be accepted for a limited time, after which participating groups will be selected for the 2026 season.
The River Lions and Niagara Trailers continue to share a strong belief in the power of sport to bring people together and inspire the next generation of fans.
“Partnering with Niagara Trailers to bring back the High 5 Tunnel is something we’re incredibly proud of.” Said River Lions Account Executive Dom Labrecque. “It reflects our shared commitment to create lasting memories for young fans and strengthen our connection with the Niagara community. It’s a unique opportunity to welcome youth into the heart of the game, and we’re proud to continue building connections that go beyond basketball.”
To apply, visit: riverlions.ca/high5apply
The Niagara River Lions are one of the founding franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and the league’s reigning back-to-back champions (2024 & 2025). Competing out of the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, from May to August each season, the River Lions proudly represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region, uniting fans through passion, pride, and purpose. Entering their second decade, the River Lions have earned a reputation for championship-caliber performance and community impact, embodying the strength and spirit of Niagara both on and off the court.
For more information, visit www.riverlions.ca or follow on social: @NiagaraRiverLions on IG, FB, TikTok, & LinkedIn and @RiverLions on X.
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Mya Hastings
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mhastings@riverlions.ca