WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University women's basketball team will travel to Canada in November to participate in the inaugural Atlantic Slam W tournament. The event, in association with the Big South Conference, is coming to eastern Canada for the first time ever. Taking place at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, PEI, the inaugural Atlantic Slam W tournament will showcase four teams playing in six regular season games over three days – November 22-24, 2024.

The announcement was made on Wednesday by veteran Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black, alongside City of Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown and MLA Zack Bell. Eastlink Centre Charlottetown, in partnership with the City of Charlottetown (SCORE) and On Ice Entertainment, will host the inaugural tournament.

The Hoyas will join Ole Miss as well as two more teams to be named at a later date. Passes for Atlantic Slam W are available for purchase online at eastlinkcentrepei.com. Full tournament passes, which include access to all six games, will offer fans an opportunity to experience world-class NCAA Division I women's basketball, start at $150 plus tax and fees, with student/child pricing available. Single day passes will go on sale at a later date.
Additional activities associated with the tournament such as coach and player development clinics will be announced at a future date.

"We are thrilled to host eastern Canada's first-ever NCAA Women's Basketball tournament here in Charlottetown," said His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown. "This event will showcase top talent and a high caliber of women's basketball as part of the global rise and deserved recognition of women's sports. As one of the top sport host cities in Canada, we look forward to welcoming the players, coaches and fans to Charlottetown."