Dear Mokuyokai Members and Friends,
We are all sorry the Canucks' playoff run was cut short, but not to worry--there's a new team in town!  The Vancouver Titans (http://www.vancouvertitans.com/ ) debuted this season in the IBL (International Basketball League), a fan-friendly, professional minor league.  Mokuyokai is organizing a group outing to the Titans game on Sunday, May 24th, when the Nippon Tornadoes visit for a league game at 6:00 PM.  The Titans are based at the brand new Langley Events Centre (http://www.langleyeventscentre.com/ ) and are committed to promoting players from BC while supporting the local community.  Tickets are affordable and players are available for autographs following the games. The Tornadoes are based in Ehime and play their entire IBL schedule on the road!  This is an excellent chance to support both the Titans and a visiting Japanese team in a fan-friendly environment.  Parking is free and fans are welcome to bring their own snacks and water to the game. Seating at the Events Centre is General Admission, but a section will be reserved for Mokuyokai and Friends.  Tickets are $12 at the door, or $8 in advance for members and non-members alike.  Advance purchases must be submitted to me at: rahart@shaw.ca by Thursday, May 21. Advance purchases are FINAL and cannot be refunded--you will be asked to pay even if you do not attend!  If there is any doubt in your mind, please purchase regular priced tickets at the door!  Regardless of which ticket is purchased, you will have the opportunity to sit in our reserved section. Advance purchasers please meet me (Rick Hart) between 5:30~5:45 PM at the Events Centre box office to pick up your tickets (after 6:00 PM, we'll be inside cheering!).  The Titan ticketing system is new, so CASH ONLY, please.  PLEASE NOTE: you are responsible for your own transportation!  DO NOT order advance tickets before you have arranged a ride as public transit does not conveniently serve the Langley Events Centre.  There is wide interest in this event so please ask around for a carpool or to be picked up at King George SkyTrain. Finally, some words from the Titans' management: Tickets are going fast and this event will sell out. We are asking our fans to wear GREEN for support towards your Vancouver Titans. Also if you have a 18.9L empty water jug. We would like you to bring that and something to bang on to create alot of noise for our visitors. Pictures will be taken and ready for purchase by Vancouver Sport Photography

This is going to be an entertaining night so bring the family or friends or co workers out to a great evening in Langley. Come help support your Vancouver Titans Pro Basketball" Well, we hope you are now convinced that the Langley Events Centre is the place to be on the evening of the 24th.  See these links for more information:
http://www.vancouvertitans.com/
http://www.langleyeventscentre.com/
Or feel free to email me at: rahart[at]shaw.ca for more information.
Hope to see you there!
Rick Hart
Mokuyokai