The seventh annual Ballers in Brighton has been cancelled.
The event is recognised as the UK's premier street basketball event, attracting players of all ages from around country and across Europe. The event was scheduled to take place on August 2nd.

A spokesperson for HOSANA Sportswear expressed regret about the decision that the company has been forced to make, " We are hugely disappointed that we will be unable to host Ballers in Brighton for the seventh successive year, but in the current economic climate it is very challenging to secure corporate sponsorship for basketball events. Our position is a result of ongoing renovations at Crystal Palace which are still incomplete. Subsequently, we are unable to offer a package of events to prospective partners looking to get involved in the sport. Rather than promote a sub standard event, we have decided to cancel reluctantly.

Improvements to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is not expected to be completed until December of this year at the earliest. HOSANA Sportswear are committed to inspiring and entertaining young athletes through our programme of events which will return in 2009.

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