Do you know how fast your baby can crawl? The WNBA is putting out the call for any curious Vancouver parents.
It’ll be a packed house for the WNBA’s first-ever international regular-season game, and the most anticipated event may not even be the game itself. The Seattle Storm will take on the Atlanta Dream at Rogers Arena on Aug. 15, and they will also bring their iconic baby race event.
The league is looking for “Vancouver’s 10 fastest babies” to compete in the on-court race that will take place between the free throw lines during halftime. In a press release, the league said the winner will be crowned Canada’s first WNBA baby race champion.
There are a number of requirements that each participating baby will need to satisfy to be eligible for the race. Babies are required to be between eight and 13 months old for the race and cannot be walking.
Two guests must accompany the baby on the court and may remove them at any point if they start to cry or refuse to finish the race. Parents who want to register their baby must have tickets to the game, although selected babies will be eligible to receive two complimentary tickets as well.
Baby races have become quite a popular halftime event at professional basketball games, having been done at both NBA and WNBA games over the past several years. In the usual setup, one parent will be with the baby at the starting line while the other waits at the finish line, urging them to crawl to victory.
It’s been a hit with fans inside the arena, but also off the court on social media. A 2024 baby race from a New Orleans Pelicans NBA game has garnered over 5 million views on TikTok.
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Parents wanting to see if their baby has what it takes to win will have to register online before Aug. 7. Those selected will receive a confirmation email with details before Aug. 10.
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