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ABA ENTERTAINMENT AND AMC NASHVILLE RECORDS TO LAUNCH “PROUD TO SERVE COFFEE” CONCERT SERIES

Buddy Walker — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:58:23 +0000

Indianapolis, IN. . ABA Entertainment, a division of the American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com, in association with AMC Nashville Records today announced that it will launch a major 50 city concert tour this fall coinciding with the start of the ABA season. “This is something we have wanted to do for many years,:” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. “And now we have finally fused music with sports as no other league has ever done. The tour is being named the “Proud to Serve Coffee” series with proceeds going veterans, firefighters, police and teachers.”

“I am extremely happy to be working closely with recording artist Rickey Watson, CEO of AMC Nashville Records,” to put this concert series together,” added Buddy Walker, ABA Entertainment CEO. “Rickey and I have worked together for many years; his knowledge and experience in the industry is immense – and with the added bonus of helping those who serve our country and improve the quality of life for our citizens – makes the series even more exciting.”

For more information, please contact Buddy Walker at buddywalker1955@yahoo.com or Rickey Watson at amcnashville@gmail.com.

ABA Adds Chicago Court Kingz

Buddy Walker — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:51:44 +0000

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that the Chicago Court Kingz based in Chicago, IL will begin play next season. “The Chicago Steam has set the pace for Southside Chicago,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “And now we have a great new ownership group to play on the Northside. A perfect fit.”

The owner of the Chicago Court Kingz is Unique Starz Sports & Entertainment (www.uniquestarz.com), headed by Sonya Nichols, WABA CEO and Joe Phillips, Unique Starz COO. “Having an ABA team in Chicago is always great news with the dedicated sports fans in the area and we are position to bring life to the dreams of both our players and our organization,” stated Phillips. “Chicago is a great city and certainly deserving of high quality basketball and entertainment at affordable prices. We think the new Unique Starz Court Kings will be very successful here with our wealth of experience and passion for the game.”

The two owners have proven themselves to be very capable owners and are doing quite well with their basketball club team. They attained a record of 12-1 to date in local Pro-Am play and they are both confident that they can mirror that success professionally in the ABA.

“Operating a professional sports team is not easy by any means,” added Nichols. “Ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandising, media, press/media relations, community relations, special promotions and so many other things go into a successful operation. We have learned so much from previous experience with multiple leagues and understand that if we continue to follow the ABA business model, we can duplicate our success for this upcoming season.”

For more information, contact J. Phillips at jphillips@uniquestarz.com or call 312 857 5291 or S. Nichols at sonyanichols@uniquestarz.com or call 312 857 6403 or visit www.uniquestarz.com or www.abalive.com.

COMING SOON – AN ABA PRE-SEASON TICKET SALE THROUGH TICKETMASTER

Buddy Walker — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:42:18 +0000

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that a special pre-season ticket sale will be coming soon through Ticketmaster. “This will be a great opportunity for fans to save on season tickets and single-game tickets for every ABA game in every ABA city,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “Ticketmaster is the world’s premiere entertainment and sports ticket company and the ABA is proud to be partnering with them. Complete details will be forthcoming shortly. For more information, visit www.abalive.com

North Shore Tides

Buddy Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:59 +0000

‘Owner: Jake Canty

P: 617 594 3857

‘E: cantyj21@gmail.com

Website: TBA

Head Coach: Walter McCarty

E: Waltermcca@gmail.com

P: 617-615-6753

NORTH SHORE TIDES ADDED TO ABA EXPANSION TEAMS

Buddy Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:14 +0000

Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that

the North Shore Tides located in Boston, MA would begin playing in the upcoming season. “We are very happy to welcome Jake Canty and his new Head Coach, former NBA Boston Celtic Walter McCarty to the ABA and are excited about having a Boston team, stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. ” A wonderful addition to our Northeast Division for sure.”

A native of Nahant MA, part of the greater Boston area, and a graduate of Brighton Academy where he played basketball, Jake has played, studied, coached and loved basketball since he was a young boy…”It is my passion and it has been a dream of mine to run and operate a professional basketball organization for a long time,” stated Canty. “We are happy to have Walter as part of our team and we are excited to be part of the ABA.” Jake Canty is currently a high school math teacher. For more information, visit www.northshoretides.com or call 617 504 3857 or email cantyj21@gmail.com or visit www.abalive.com. Or you may also contact Walter McCartey at

Waltermcca@gmail.com

617-615-6753

Mobile Bay Tornado Tryouts

Buddy Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:54 +0000

EARLY REGISTRATION: $50
TEAM TRY- OUTS	TEAM TRY- OUTS
June 15, 2013	July 13, 2013
9:00 – 3:00	9:00 – 3:00
Registration After June 7th – $75	Registration After July 5th – $75
Registration June 15th – $100	Registration July 13th – $100
www.mobilebaytornados.com
Registration Form
Tornados Organization Guidelines
Mobile Bay Tornados – 3688 B Airport Blvd #245
Mobile, Alabama 36608
228-297-0197