Professional basketball team based in Vancouver opens season this week
The Vancouver Volcanoes are opening the season later this week, and fans can meet the professional basketball players at a special event Wednesday, Feb. 28.
The Volcanoes will be at Chuck E. Cheese from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, an opportunity for fans to hang out with the players, get autographs, and talk about the upcoming season. Guests can take advantage of a group deal on pizza and games for $10 per child. Chuck E. Cheese is located at 7721 NE Vancouver Plaza Drive.
The Vancouver Volcanoes will open their third season in The Basketball League on Friday with a road game against the Emerald City Jaguars in Eugene, Ore. The home opener for the Volcanoes is Friday, March 8 against the Salem Capitals. The Volcanoes play their home games at Clark College. The Volcanoes will play 10 home games in the regular season.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and can be purchased at the venue or online at https://vancouvervolcanoes.com/
During the season, the Volcanes will be hosting official community fundraising games with seven local organizations. That could include split ticket revenue, 50/50 raffles, and honorary tip-offs, as well as in-arena promotions. The Volcanoes are proud of their relationships with The Boys & Girls Club, Vancouver Public Schools Foundation, Northwest Association of Blind Athletes, Chelsea’s Closet, East Vancouver Business Association Scholarship Fund, the Salvation Army, and Hope for the Good Foundation.
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