The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Basketball Federation (SVGBF) has announced a series of free youth basketball camps throughout August, reaffirming its commitment to developing the country’s next generation of basketball players both on and off the court.
The camps will begin on Wednesday and Thursday with a special programme dedicated to girls aged 7 and over at the New Montrose Hard Court from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from FIBA-certified coach Vasha Adams alongside former Vincentian WNBA player Sancho Lyttle, whose experience at the highest levels of the sport will inspire and motivate the young athletes.
The federation will then host two one-week camps for both girls and boys aged 7 and over from Aug. 10 to Aug. 14, at the New Montrose Hard Court and continuing.
The camp continues the following week, Aug. 17 to 21, at the Chili Hard Court in Georgetown, ensuring that children from communities across the country have the opportunity to participate.
These daily sessions will also run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. T-shirts and light refreshments will be provided.
“The youth clinics form an important part of the federation’s long-term player development strategy,” a press release said.
In addition to teaching basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive techniques, and game awareness, the programme places a strong emphasis on discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, safeguarding and building self-esteem.
Through basketball, the federation seeks to equip young people with the life skills and confidence needed to succeed both on the court and within their communities.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to register their children by completing an application form available on the federation’s social media platforms.
Forms can be accessed via Instagram at @svg_basketball and Facebook at @SVGBasketball.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the SVGBF at +1 (784) 498-2919.