Niagara River Lions Re-Launch Niagara Trailers High 5 Tunnel
St. Catharines, ON - The Niagara River Lions announced today that youth groups and organizations can now apply to be part of the Niagara Trailers High 5 Tunnel at all 2023 home games. This initiative will allow between 10 to 20 children to stand on the court and high 5 River Lions players as they take to the floor for pre-game warm-ups. Participants will then get to stay to watch the game in the Niagara Trailers row.
Groups are encouraged to apply for the free opportunity via an online form from now until May 19th after which (10) will be randomly selected.
“Here at Niagara Trailers we take pride in community involvement,” said the Petrie family, owners of the locally and family owned business which was established in 1972. “We are so pleased to be involved with the River Lions, as ourselves, our family and staff always enjoy the opportunity to attend a game 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.”
The River Lions and Niagara Trailers understand the importance of community and the way that sport brings people together.
“Thanks to Niagara Trailers we are very excited to be providing over 120 children with a unique, fun experience that they will remember for a lifetime,” said Matthew Johnston, Vice President of Business Development for the team. “With dozens of applications for the 2022 season, we are thrilled to continue this initiative for the upcoming 2023 campaign”
To apply, groups can visit www.riverlions.ca/high5apply.
The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets, and single game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information.
Media Contact:
Michelle Biskup
Vice President, Operations