I think people want to preserve this. And, as importantly, people know that will be the first node of a Canada Basketball Hall of Fame. There’s no physical Canada Basketball Hall of Fame as we sit here today, they induct people, but there’s no where to go see and be inspired by all these people before us.
The cost for the entire project is expected to be $18 million with funding targeted equally from private donors, provincial contributions, and federal support. Currently the dedicated fundraising team has raised over $2.5 million of the targetted $6 million from private donors.
Are you #FORTHECOURT?
The #forthecourt initiative asks basketball enthusiasts from all corners of Canada to help support the renewal of the historic St. Stephen gymnasium - the Oldest Basketball Court in the World. #Forthecourt supporters are expected to pledge a minimum of $1000, and are encouraged to share old team photos, and photos of their own wonderful experiences with the game of basketball as part of the campaign. These historic memories will be displayed in some form at the World’s Oldest Basketball Court, and donors will receive a tax receipt.
Donations are managed by Sports New Brunswick.