NBA 3X PHILIPPINES 2012 PRESENTED BY SPRITE EVENT FACT SHEET

 

Event Overview

The NBA 3X Philippines 2012 Presented by Sprite returns to the Philippines for the second year. Basketball fanatics are in for a treat as boys and girls of all skill levels, with an open division for men and women, will be able to participate and vie for top honors and bragging rights. The event will be based on the FIBA 3x3 format and rules, and provide participants and fans the total NBA experience with entertainment and unique interactive elements.

The Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez will attend NBA 3X Philippines 2012 presented by Sprite

Adding to this year's event, NBA 3X will feature try-outs for the Sprite Uncontainable Game. Two Philippine finalists will be selected to be part of the global pool from which 2012 NBA Champion and MVP Lebron James and NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant will chose their teams, Team Sudden and Team Intense respectively. The Sprite Uncontainable Game, the brand's largest ever basketball program, teams up with six NBA players to discover 24 of the most creative, undiscovered amateur ballers from around the world to represent either Team Sudden or Team Intense in the Sprite Uncontainable Game at the NBA All-Star 2013 in Houston, Texas. If picked to be part of either team, finalists will get a trip to the 2013 NBA All Star Game.

Date: August 17 - 19, 2012

Venue:
SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and the SM by the Bay
SM Central Business Park I, Island A, Bay City,
Pasay City 1300 Philippines

Divisions
Each team consists of four members and participants can sign up for one of the following:

• 10 - 12 years old (boys division)
• 13 - 15 years old (boys division)
• 16 - 18 years old (boys division)
• Open Division (19 years old or above - men's division)
• 13 - 17 years old (girls division)
• 18 years old or above (women's division)

Registration
Team registration fees are payable by cash only and as follows:

• Age divisions - 800 Pesos per team
• Open division - 1,200 Pesos per team
• VIP division - By Invitation Only

Registration Form and details are available via the NBA 3X Philippines 2012 Presented by Sprite event website. Registration is done online with payment made in person at any of the listed registration booths (see attached appendix for registration locations).

Registration Deadline
Registration begins on July 14 on a first-come first-serve basis and runs till August 9.

Additional Activities
There will be exciting activities that will enable a greater number of basketball fans and their families to compete in a fun way and share in the energy and excitement. These include:

• Sprite Uncontainable Game competition
• Sprite Slam Dunk contest
• Sprite Skills Challenge
• KFC 3-Point Bucket Shootout
• Kit Kat 100-Point Best Break
• Monster Cable Dance Contest

General Hotline
(02) 822 5281

Celebrity Guests

Brook Lopez of the Brooklyn Nets: Drafted 10th in the 2008 NBA Draft, Lopez is one of the most prominent centers in the NBA

Charlotte Lady Cats Dancers: Two-time defending Best Dance Team in the NBA

Stuff the Magic Dragon Mascot (Orlando Magic): The tallest dragon in Orlando history is known for making difficult trick shots and dunking basketballs

DJ Bigg Beats: Undoubtedly one of the best open format deejays in the Philippines

Blush: Asia's up-and-coming 5 girl pop group with members from the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan

Presenting Partner
Sprite

Official Partner
KFC

Supporting Partners
Nestle Kit Kat, Monster Cable, Marriott Manila, Spalding

Media Partners
SOLARtv Network Incorporated (Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV)
Studio 23
X-Play Online Games Inc. (X-Play)
Philippines Star and PhilStar.com
SLAM Magazine

Venue Partners
SM Mall of Asia
SM Cinemas