Bequia Basketball Association pleased with Youth Programme

THE BEQUIA BASKETBALL Association (BBA) said it is pleased with the continued progress of its weekly youth basketball camps being held at the Clive Tannis Hard Court in Port Elizabeth where young players from across Bequia are developing their skills, teamwork and love for the game.

The latest session held on Sunday, June 28, was made especially memorable with the presence of three distinguished Vincentian basketball figures: Craiglee Sam, Taiwan-based basketball coach and Founder of the Breakthrough Basketball Academy; Austin Derrick, who has played professionally in Taiwan and Hong Kong; and FIBA-Qualified Referee, Shem Ollivierre, the BBA said in a release.

The Association said it is deeply grateful for their willingness to share their knowledge and inspire the next generation of Bequia’s basketball talent.

The Association said it was also honoured by a visit from Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday, who attended the session to observe the progress of the young participants and encourage the programme’s continued development.

The Association has extended appreciation to its dedicated local coaches who volunteer their time each week, making particular reference to Kelan Edwards, Denroy Hutchins, Keithroy Lavia and Jermaine John.

The BBA in its release said it takes particular pride in Jermaine, who will soon represent both Bequia and St Vincent and the Grenadines on the regional stage as a member of the Men’s Senior National Basketball Team that will be competing in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana next month. The BBA has also extended thanks all of its volunteers mainly Diane King and Alana Phillips, as well as Adonal Foyle for generously donating basketball jerseys for the children, and sponsors The Chappy House and Frangipani Hotel for their continued support of basketball development on Bequia.