PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, October 21, 2024
Maple Hills Announces 10-Year Naming Rights Agreement for New Recreational Facility
Irishtown, NB – The newly incorporated local government of Maple Hills is thrilled to announce a 10-year naming rights partnership with Moncton Kia for its highly anticipated recreational facility, located in Irishtown, NB. This long-term partnership represents a significant milestone for the community and opens the door for new opportunities in the region. The new facility will enhance the connection between the community and its residents and will bear the name of the Maple Hills Moncton Kia Centre.
With the help of the facility manager, TH Sports Group, Maple Hills successfully secured this longterm partnership with local business owner Mike Savoie, that will bring enhanced resources and opportunities to the local area.
“506 Elite Youth basketball is very excited to have this extraordinary opportunity to work with a great community leader like Moncton Kia. The synergies that exist with our youth basketball organization and the KIA brand being involved with the WNBA, NBA, and G-League is so exciting for our young athletes. This combined with Moncton KIAs community leadership is something we are so thankful for and incredibly excited for what the future holds!” - Andrew Trites, TH Sports Group.
Mayor Erica Warren expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “This new facility is a hub for community engagement, healthy living, and kids in sports. We’re thrilled to have a dedicated partner, like Moncton Kia who wants to be a part of this.”
“Moncton Kia is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Maple Hills Rural Community, TH Sports Group, and 506 Elite! This collaboration represents an incredible opportunity to contribute to the development of a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a hub for athletic excellence and community engagement. We are excited to support these dynamic organizations, which share our commitment to fostering growth, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles. Together, we aim to create an environment that inspires and empowers individuals of all ages to reach their full potential. This partnership aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward to being an integral part of this vibrant community initiative. Here’s to a successful journey ahead!” - Mike Savoie, General Manager of Moncton Kia.
The Centre features an indoor community gym with two high-quality basketball courts, that can also be used as six pickleball courts, along with a shooting pad. Additional seating is available on the mezzanine, and plans for a future fitness center are in place. The building also houses the Maple Hills local government office, TH Sports Group’s 506 basketball and pickleball program, community meeting spaces, and other local agencies. The federal and provincial governments have collectively invested over $ 4.2 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund, and the Regional Development Corporation towards the project. Maple Hills and all its partners look forward to continued growth toward building a stronger, more connected community that thrives on collaboration and shared success.
For more information:
Hanna Downey
Interim CAO
Phone: (506)805-5445
Email:
About Maple Hills Rural Community
Following the New Brunswick Local Governance Reform, Maple Hills was incorporated on January 1st, 2023. The rural community has a population of nearly 8500 residents over an area of 522 km2 and is comprised of a portion of the former local service district (LSD) of Dundas, LSD of Saint-Paul, LSD of Moncton, LSD of Shediac. As a result, it is one of the largest local government entities in the southeastern part of the province.
