Moncton Gets Set to Welcome Atlantic Slam 2024-05-15

Moncton and Atlantic Slam logos

The City of Moncton, in partnership with On Ice Entertainment Inc. and Events Moncton, will be hosting the second Atlantic Slam, an NCAA Division 1 College Basketball tournament, from Nov. 15-17 at the Avenir Centre. 

Canadian broadcaster Rod Black was in Moncton today to talk about this year’s edition of the tournament. The Big South Conference has confirmed that all tournament games will once again be broadcast live on ESPN+ and will feature Black as the play-by-play announcer. 

“Last year’s inaugural tournament was a great success,” says Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold. “For the NCAA to want to come back for a second year is a testament to the positive partnership we have forged with Atlantic Slam, the Big South Conference, and the league itself. It also shows the engagement and commitment of our local volunteers who help make every event a success. With the rise in popularity of the college game, especially over the past year, we expect the region to again welcome this chance to take in top quality competitive basketball at the Avenir Centre.”

Tickets On Sale!

Tournament packages will go on sale May 23 while individual tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. Visit atlanticslam.com for details.

Atlantic Slam 2024 Tournament Roster

Four Division 1 teams will take part in the tournament. They will be announced shortly.

Other activities leading up to the tournament

  • Atlantic Slam Coaches Clinic (Sept. 5); details will be shared at a later date
  • Norval McConnell 3on3 Basketball Tournament (Sept. 14)

For information on the teams and the tournament, visit atlanticslam.com.

Background information

  • Atlantic Slam is owned and produced by On Ice Entertainment Ltd. in partnership with The Big South. NCAA basketball coach Jeff Dunlap provides the basketball expertise. On Ice Entertainment Ltd. has a long history of working with NHL and NBA clubs, international soccer teams from the Championship, and La Liga.
  • NCAA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a non-profit organization that regulates student athletics among 1,100 schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • D1 (short for Division 1) programs offer the highest level of competition between the NCAA's three divisions. 
  • There are currently 363 D1 schools across 49 states in the U.S.
  • Big South Conference is sanctioning the event in Moncton.
  • MTE (Multi-Team Event) Format is part of the NCAA’s pre-season tournament.
  • Atlantic Slam was launched in Moncton in 2023. Other Slam events include Western Slam and the new Atlantic Slam W, a women’s tournament being held in Charlottetown in November 2024.

Information:

Communications, City of Moncton
communications@moncton.ca

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