“The CEBL is incredibly grateful for the support of all our partners who join with us to showcase and grow the sport and culture of basketball across Canada,” CEBL Commissioner Mike Morreale said. “In trying times our group of partners have stepped up to make the Summer Series a reality and with their support we have made history as the first league to return to play in Canada.”

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s leading car sharing network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world.

Kotak Law is Ontario’s leading disability and personal injury law firm, with offices in the GTA and assisting clients throughout Southern Ontario. Kotak Law is led by Nainesh Kotak, who holds a wealth of experience having appeared in trials with and without a jury at the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. He has represented clients and conducted appeals at the Federal Court level, Trial division. Nainesh is active in the community and supports many worthy charities and causes. Through the CEBL Summer Series he will be making a substantial donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association, to help support the mental health of Canadians from coast to coast during this difficult time. Kotak Law is also a dedicated supporter of Wounded Warriors Canada and The Peel’s Children’s Centre.

Bell Lifestyle Products is a leader in the development and distribution of natural lifestyle supplements and vitamins. Their principles and values of natural purity, customer satisfaction, honesty, and quality continue to be the core make up of Bell Lifestyle Products. Their supplements are “empowered by nature”, meaning Bell Lifestyle Products believe that using the wonders of nature is best. They are committed to supporting the healthy lifestyles of their consumers both directly and through more than two thousand retailers that know and trust their products.

Payworks is a leading expert in the field of total workforce management solutions, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to more than 20,000 businesses across Canada. Payworks is a 2020 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Jostens is a trusted partner in the academic and achievement channel, providing products, programs and services that help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The company's products include yearbooks, publications, jewelry, and consumer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and professional sports segments. Founded in 1897 and based in Minneapolis, Minn., Jostens is a subsidiary of Newell Brands.

Sword Security is a leading international provider of security services for renowned global sport events. The company currently provides security and event services to the CEBL Summer Series, national and international soccer stadiums, for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and has provided security for events such as the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is a new basketball experience that features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from the NBA G-League, top international professional leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA and U SPORTS programs. As the First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL’s second season was played as the CEBL Summer Series, a single site competition that was the first pro sports to return to play in Canada following the outbreak of COVID-19. The Series ran July 25 through August 9. All CEBL games are live-streamed globally on Twitch, and in Canada on the CBC Gem app and cbcsports.ca. Select games are broadcast nationally on television by CBC Sports. Head to cebl.ca, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.

About Spectra

Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com. Follow Spectra on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.