Baccanalle Announced as Lunch Partner of the 2023 Ottawa BlackJacks Training Camp

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday a partnership with Baccanalle, an award-winning Caribbean and soul food company, who becomes the lunch partner for the 2023 Ottawa BlackJacks training camp. 

As part of this partnership, Baccanalle will fuel the Ottawa BlackJacks with its delicious, from scratch, healthy menu options throughout the season. The company's commitment to accommodating various dietary needs and preferences and offering diverse menu styles, including Caribbean and soul food-inspired dishes, aligns perfectly with the Ottawa BlackJacks' values of diversity and inclusion and the organization’s continued commitment to supporting and championing local businesses. 

The partnership also highlights the importance of food quality in support of the performance and wellbeing of professional athletes. For more information on Baccanalle, please visit www.baccanalle.com. 

The Ottawa BlackJacks will tip-off the 2023 CEBL season at home at the Arena at TD Place on May 24 against the reigning CEBL Champions Brampton Honey Badgers. Tickets are available at www.theblackjacks.ca/tickets. 

Quotes:

“We are excited to have Baccanalle as our lunch partner for our training camp this season. We want to create the best environment possible for our players while optimizing their health and performance. Baccanalle offers not only healthy menu options, but also delicious food that our team will enjoy.” 

- Jevohn Shepherd, General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, 

Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club

“Baccanalle is tremendously excited to be the lunch partner for the Ottawa BlackJacks training camp. We are looking forward to fueling this amazing team with awesome flavours and healthy lifestyle options! We applaud the Ottawa BlackJacks for creating an opportunity for local Black-owned businesses such as ours and embracing our passion for diverse menu styles including our specialty - Caribbean and soul food inspired dishes. At its height, the pandemic significantly impacted the sports and food service sectors, particularly in areas dependent on public engagement. We are excited for this exceptional opportunity to support our professional athletic community.”

-Resa Solomon-St. Lewis, Owner, Baccanalle