Ballin' for Breast Cancer East York Eagles (Anderson)

Dear Coaches, Players, and Families,

As we head into tournament week, we are sending a refreshed information package to ensure that all newly added teams and contacts are fully prepared for the 2026 Ballin’ for Breast Cancer – Play for the Cure event.

We are grateful to welcome both returning and first-time participants to this year’s tournament. What began over a decade ago as a modest four-division event has grown into an eight-division community initiative. Through your participation, we have now raised tens of thousands of dollars in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Your continued support makes this possible.

With the schedule now published, please review the following key reminders as you prepare for the weekend.


Travel & Weather Reminder

With recent snowfall and the possibility of changing road conditions, we encourage all teams to:
• Review your game times again
• Plan travel with extra time built in
• Account for parking and designated school entry routes

Arriving early will help keep the weekend running smoothly and safely.


Facility Access & Game Timing

• Friday access begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday gym access begins at 8:15 a.m.
• First games begin at 8:40 a.m.
• Some venues require specific entry points — please follow posted signage.
• Confirm bench assignments upon arrival.


Sunday Playoffs

Playoff and consolation formats are available in the Bracket tab of the Exposure Events app.
Match-ups will be confirmed once divisional round-robin games conclude.

Earlier divisions will receive updates sooner; later divisions may receive them in the evening. Our target is to conclude all play by 11:00 p.m. Sunday. Game times may adjust slightly depending on divisional outcomes.


Admission

• $10 per day (ages 13 and over)
• $15 weekend pass (please don't etransfer before the weekend - but props to Karlie Park from GU10 Niagara Falls for booking your weekend pass already - we will let the door staff know :)
• Players, coaches, managers, and children 12 and under are free
• Exact cash is appreciated
• E-transfers accepted at jaypea69@gmail.com

For perspective, admission is only $5 more than when we launched this tournament more than ten years ago. Those incremental increases have enabled us to significantly increase our annual donations, which now total tens of thousands of dollars. Your attendance directly contributes to that impact.


Game Day Expectations

• Teams must supply their own warm-up basketballs.
• Basic first-aid supplies should be brought by each team.
• Be at the correct venue and prepared for your scheduled tip-off.
• The home team is listed first/top in the schedule.
• Etobicoke teams will wear black-and-pink commemorative uniforms. Opponents should wear light home jerseys when facing Etobicoke.


Bench & Transition Protocol

• Warm-up windows will be brief between games.
• Clear benches immediately following your game.
• No additional court time outside scheduled game slots.
• Efficient transitions help us stay on time for everyone.


Sportsmanship

This weekend is about competition and community.
Respect officials, volunteers, opponents, and facility staff at all times.
Coaches are responsible for bench and spectator conduct.
Abusive language toward referees or volunteers will not be tolerated.


Exposure Events App & Scoresheets

• Please ensure your team has downloaded the Etobicoke Basketball app powered by Exposure Events.
• Schedules, results, brackets, and digital scoresheets are available there.
• U13 and older divisions will use pre-populated scoresheets.
• Equal Play divisions will use OBA scoresheets and must check in at the table prior to each game.
• If corrections are needed, have coaches email jaypea69@gmail.com.


Communication Contacts

Each team must have two weekend contacts on file (name, email, mobile). This allows us to communicate efficiently regarding schedule updates or weather-related adjustments.


Tournament Merchandise

Commemorative tournament shirts will be available at select venues.
Cost: $25
Pre-ordered custom shirts will be delivered to the team benches before your first game.
Inventory is limited.


Raptors Platinum Ticket Raffle

We will be raffling two Platinum Club tickets to the Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena (Section 121, Row 3, Seats 3 & 4, with Platinum Club access).

• $10 per entry
• Unlimited entries permitted
• Tickets available at gym entrances
• Draw held Sunday evening (ticket sales stop at noon on Sunday)


We look forward to welcoming you for a competitive, organized, and meaningful weekend of basketball. Thank you for supporting a cause that continues to make a difference in our community.

Safe travels, and we will see you at the gym.

Warm regards,

John Panagiotopoulos
Etobicoke Basketball Association
jaypea69@gmail.com

Hi everyone,

Please note that our schedule is back live on our free-to-download Etobicoke Basketball app, powered by Exposure Events. Get it from your Apple/Android store.

Thanks for your patience!

Jp

Hi everyone,

We are making some adjustments to the schedule and shall issue a notice once it is live on our app. We hope to have this issued in the next few hours. Thanks for your patience.

Best,

Jp

Dear Coaches, Players, and Families,

On behalf of the Etobicoke Basketball Association, we are pleased to provide the official tournament information package for the 2026 Ballin’ for Breast Cancer – Play for the Cure event.

We are proud to host this annual community event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. What began as a small four-division initiative has grown into an eight-division tournament, made possible by the continued commitment of returning programs and the support of new teams joining us each year. Together, we have raised tens of thousands of dollars for this important cause, and we sincerely thank you for being part of it.

With the tournament schedule released one week prior to tip-off, the following information will help your team prepare for the weekend.

We would also like to recognize our volunteers — parents, students, and community members — who will be supporting the event at entrances, score tables, and throughout the gyms. They are generously donating their time to ensure the weekend runs smoothly. We kindly ask that all coaches, players, and spectators treat them with patience and respect.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & GYM ACCESS

• Friday: Gyms open at 6:00 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday: Gym access begins at 8:15 a.m. • First games tip off at 8:40 a.m. • Please arrive early to allow time for parking, designated school entry routes, and team preparation. • Some facilities require specific access points to reach the gymnasium. • Review signage for available home and away bench assignments upon arrival.

SUPER SUNDAY – PLAYOFFS & CONSOLATION

• Refer to the Bracket tab within the Exposure Events app for all playoff and consolation formats. • Confirmed playoff match-ups will be released as soon as divisional games conclude on Sunday. • If your division finishes earlier in the day, match-ups will be communicated earlier. • If divisional games extend into the evening, match-ups will be released later accordingly. • Our goal is to have all divisions completed no later than 11:00 p.m. • Sunday game times may shift to accommodate participating teams and divisional outcomes. • We will make every effort to keep Sunday games as close as possible to the schedule currently reflected in the Bracket tab.

ADMISSION & ENTRY FEES

• $10 per day for adults and youth over 12 • $15 for a full weekend pass • Players, coaches, and children under 12 are free • Exact cash is appreciated • E-transfers may be sent to: jaypea69@gmail.com (please include your team name in the notes)

GAME DAY EXPECTATIONS

• Teams must bring their own warm-up basketballs. • Teams must bring their own basic first-aid supplies. Limited supplies may be available on site. • Teams are expected to be at the correct venue and prepared to begin at their scheduled tip-off time. • The home team is listed first/top in the schedule. • Etobicoke teams will wear commemorative black-and-pink jerseys throughout the weekend. • Teams playing against Etobicoke must wear light home jerseys.

WARM-UP & BENCH TRANSITIONS

• Warm-up time will be limited between games. • Teams must clear benches and team areas immediately following their game. • No extended on-court warm-ups outside your scheduled game time. • Please help keep games on schedule by transitioning efficiently between match-ups.

SPORTSMANSHIP & CONDUCT

• All participants are expected to demonstrate positive sportsmanship at all times. • Respect officials, volunteers, opponents, and facility staff. • Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their bench and spectators. • Zero tolerance for abusive language toward referees or volunteers. • This event supports an important cause — we expect behaviour that reflects that purpose.

EXPOSURE EVENTS APP & SCORE SHEETS

• Download the free Etobicoke Basketball app powered by Exposure Events. • The app includes: game schedules, results, Super Sunday brackets, and digital score sheets. • Score sheets will be uploaded to the app following each game. • There is no need to request a physical copy at the score table. • For teams U13 and older, pre-printed score sheets will be used. • Review your team name, roster, jersey numbers, and logo in the app. • Teams playing under OBA Equal Play rules will use standard OBA score sheets. • OBA Equal Play teams must check in at the score table before each game. • Corrections may be sent to: jaypea69@gmail.com

TEAM COMMUNICATION

• Each team must provide two points of contact for the weekend. • Provide two names, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers. • This allows us to communicate promptly regarding weather issues, delays, or schedule adjustments.

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS

• Tournament commemorative t-shirts will be available for purchase at various gym locations. • Cost: $25 • Sizes are limited. • Pre-purchased customized shirts will be placed at your bench prior to your first scheduled game.

RAPTORS PLATINUM TICKET RAFFLE

• Two Platinum Club tickets to the Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns • Friday, March 13, 2026 • Scotiabank Arena • Section 121 – Row 3 – Seats 3 & 4 • Platinum Club access included • Raffle tickets are $10 per entry • No limit to number of entries per individual • Tickets available for purchase at gym locations throughout the weekend • Winning ticket drawn at the conclusion of play on Sunday • Ensure your name and mobile phone number are clearly written when purchasing tickets • All raffle proceeds support our Ballin’ for Breast Cancer fundraising efforts

We look forward to a competitive, respectful, and meaningful weekend of basketball. Thank you for your participation and for supporting a cause that impacts so many families in our community.

Warm regards,

John Panagiotopoulos
Etobicoke Basketball Association
jaypea69@gmail.com