Guyana will be the proud host of the Caribbean Basketball U16 (CBU16) Championships, which would involve 16 teams from across the Caribbean. The spotlight is once again on Guyana and this time it is about the sporting future of our Caribbean youths.
Teams will be arriving in Guyana from July 1, 2016 and championship matches commences on July 3, 2016 and ends July 16, 2016. Participating will be the host team Guyana along with teams from Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.
LOC Chairman Alex Graham (centre) meeting with representatives of the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Fire Service and private security on Monday, June 20 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
This is a fabulous opportunity to see the ‘Caribbean’s best at their best’ as players and teams compete to be crowned Caribbean U16 Basketball Champions 2016. This is an event for the entire family and a competition that will be televised from Guyana to various countries across the Caribbean and further afield. This provides local businesses with an opportunity to support the event whilst advertising their organisation regionally as well as internationally. Some of the committed sponsors the Championship are the Government of Guyana, Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), Banks DIH Limited, Bounty Supermarket, Impressions and Guyana Quality Seafood Inc. Other sponsors can get on board and/or learn more about advertising opportunities and benefits by contacting Mr. Rayad Boyce on +592-600-2666 or email [email protected].
The Guyana2016 local organising committee (LOC) headed by Mr. Alex Graham is working with local and international partners to ensure that all the necessities are in place to make this event not only a success but one to be heralded as a jewel in Guyana’s crown. The event is seen as a great opportunity to craft a memorable experience for participants and spectators alike.
Every match day promises to be filled with not just fantastic basketball and spectators can look forward to prize winning competitions, giveaways and various forms of entertainment. Persons interested in obtaining a concession for the sale of food and/or beverages can contact Mr. Jonathan Beaton on +592-621-6119 as from June 23, 2016 or email [email protected].
The LOC encourages everyone to be part of this momentous occasion and this is reflected in their approach. Persons living in the surrounding communities of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) and interested in being a part of the volunteer group can contact Mr. Nicholas Fraser on +592-698-4328 or email [email protected]
This regional event will attract numerous visitors, officials and dignitaries. Tickets to the event will be limited and will be on sale from June 27, 2016, outlet information will be provided closer to this date. For further information and updates contact can be made to Ms. Shevon Henry at the LOC Office on +592-697-9362 or via website www.Guyana2016.com, Facebook page: Caribbean basketball Confederation @CaribbeanBasketball or on twitter: www.twitter.com/caribebasket.
