European Basketball Week
2012
Partnership with Euroleague Basketball and One Team
Endorsed by FIBA Europe
9th European Basketball Week
“Basketball for Everyone”
November 24 – December 2, 2012
One week a year where everyone in the basketball
community across Europe is encouraged to expand
opportunities for players with intellectual disabilities.
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17,500 participants in 32 countries
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Over 20 national and 220 regional and local events
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3000 families, 5000 volunteers, 10,000 spectators
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Extensive Media coverage across Europe: national and local
television, radio, newspapers, internet, social media; press releases &
press conferences; Launches with celebrities; SO Basketball branding
- banners and posters.
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9th consecutive year with endorsement of FIBA Europe
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4th consecutive year in partnership with Euroleague Basketball with
matches dedicated to Special Olympics and new partnership with
Euroleague CSR Program “One Team”
www.specialolympics.org
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Massive participation of players with and without intellectual
disabilities at all ability levels, competition at local (inter-clubs),
regional and national level.
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Promotion of inclusion through Unified Sports® events and
inclusive-friendly games
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The events dedicated to Special Olympics women’s basketball teams.
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Coach training sessions and clinics
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National Basketball Federations, Basketball Clubs and Universities
support - access to venues, referees and awards, invitations to league
matches
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| Special Olympics