CALGARY SURGE AND CLS SUITES EXTEND ACCOMMODATIONS PARTNERSHIP FOR THIRD YEAR

JUNE 4 - The Calgary Surge are pleased to announce that CLS Suites has returned as the Preferred Accommodations Provider for players, coaches, and staff for the 2025 season, the team announced Wednesday. This is the third year of the partnership.

“As our players and staff arrive from all around the world, we are thrilled that they are in the good hands of CLS Suites," said Surge Vice-Chairman & President Jason Ribeiro. “We are happy to be extending our partnership for a third season.”

Surge players and staff are staying in beautiful accommodations in world class buildings with amenities including concierge services, fitness areas, wireless internet, jacuzzis, swimming pools, and video/entertainment rooms. These suites have majestic city and river views for them to enjoy our sunny weather while they're not playing.

“I am pleased the Calgary Surge, a premier locally-owned professional basketball franchise, has chosen CLS Suites for the third year as their Preferred Accommodations Provider for the 2025 season," said Hanif Ladha, Managing Director of CLS Suites. "It is a testament to the high quality of our suites and service that we provide. The Surge continue to make significant contributions to our community, particularly with their initiatives supporting youth. I am confident the Surge will continue to have a memorable and enjoyable experience at their ‘Home Away from Home.'"

CLS Suites is a locally owned company, providing furnished residential housing to local, national, and international clients from various industries in Calgary and Edmonton. The company will be the presenting sponsor of the Surge’s game this Friday against the Saskatchewan Rattlers at 7:30 PM MST at WinSport Event Centre.

For more information on CLS Suites, visit www.cls-suites.com.

About the Calgary Surge

The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome. 

The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over two seasons, the Surge have made back-to-back CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023, hold the league’s single game attendance record, and have sent over 4000 deserving kids and families to their games for free. Fans can expect even more excitement for 2025! For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca. 

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. 

Media Contact:
Jennifer Elias
VP, Brand & Community
Calgary Surge
403-991-2584 | [email protected]