20 Mar, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday their inaugural Saskatchewan Rattlers Ambassadors, a group of business and community leaders from across the province supporting Saskatchewan’s professional basketball team. The formation of the Ambassador Program trails the newly appointed Saskatchewan Rattlers President, Lee Genier. Jesse Wiebe of Startup TNT has been appointed as Chairman of the Ambassador Program. “We are thrilled to announce our Saskatchewan Rattlers Ambassadors,” said Saskatchewan Rattlers President, Lee Genier. “A dynamic initiative set up to unite business and community leaders throughout Saskatchewan in fostering and expanding our basketball ecosystem.” “I lived in Toronto during the Raptors championship run so I know what sports can do for a city,” said Chairman of the Saskatchewan Rattlers Ambassadors, Jesse Wiebe. ““It was a no-brainer for me to chair this program and get to work with Lee to create an amazing atmosphere, support a winning team, and bring a championship back to this city!” Together, they have built connections with like-minded individuals and key stakeholders that support Canada’s fastest growing sport. The select group has presented ideas in anticipation of the Saskatchewan Rattlers sixth season, which is launching on Wednesday May 22 nd 2024 against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. The Saskatchewan Rattlers have had major support in the media with the announcement of their new signings, and their new head coach Larry Abney, who is currently working with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers and will call Saskatoon home in the beginning of May. The full schedule features a full 20-game slate with one potential home playoff game and Championship Weekend (CW24) happening in Montréal, QC from August 9-11, 2024. General public and returning season ticket members can claim their seats for the entire Rattlers 2024 season by using Account Manager . Season tickets range from $275 in the bronze section to $850 for courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Single Game Tickets are available by utilizing the Flex Ticket Bundles. All tickets can also be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website , or via Ticketmaster . Single game tickets will be available later this spring. For more seating options, suites, and group rates; fans can contact an account executive . The current list of Saskatchewan Rattlers Ambassadors: Andrew Gottselig, Hooplife Brittany Saunders, Schneider Electric Chris Lambiris, ATB Wealth Curtis Kimpton, Wellington-Altus Wealth Management Eric He, Kudos Golf + Night Market + Penrose Garrin Bulani, MicroStudio.ca Gregg Bamford, Bamford + Co Jared Lukomski Rok Resources Jason Aebig, Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Jesse Wiebe, Startup TNT Jeremy Veszi, VP Consulting Inc John Howden, SaskTel Centre Justin Lee, Buckets and Borders Khanh Nguyen, Colliers Keith Moen, NSBA Ken Cheveldatoff, MLA Saskatoon Willowgrove Mike Tanton, Living Skies Indigenous Basketball League Pamela Hujber, Fire House Subs + Tim Hortons Rod McLellan, SASKINVEST.COM Rob Norris, EnviroWay Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon Tanner Brightman, Golden Ticket Sports Tanya LaRose, Tanya LaRose Realty Prof Corp Troy Davies, Medavie Health Services West Veronique Lowen, Verolingo Communications