Youth Basketball Guyana summer camp to end on August 25th
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By Timothy Jaikarran
Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) continue to occupy their calendar with a plethora of activities. One such is the YBG summer camp that began on August 8 and would conclude on August 25. According to YBG Co-Founder Chris Bowman, after the weeks of intense training, participating athletes would have a chance to showcase their skills on the court.
YBG Cofounder Chris Bowman
Bowman was asked about the current progress of the YBG, and he said, “Currently, we have our basketball summer camp going on. This is sponsored by our key development partner, California to Guyana Basketball Foundation. It started on August 8, 2022 and will conclude on August 25, 2022, and will conclude with a challenge series, skills and 3×3 competition.
“The camp caters for three sets of skills (from) Monday to Friday: Beginners 6-11, Girls, and intermediate and the advanced Boys age group.”
Bowman explained that camps such as the one YBG is hosting are very important, as they relate to serious student athletes and those who want to get involved in the game of basketball. He explained that it would be beneficial as it would further boost an individual’s skills during the off-season following a good season of basketball. He said he has noticed a lot of youngsters are seeking to up their game and get involved in the sport.
“Around the world, you would find…programmes such as developmental camps which would allow the first entry point for some, while for others it will offer them to upskill in their ability, so that when they step back on the court in the next season, they will be much more competitive,” he shared.
Bowman reiterated that the camps are very important, as the YBG summer camp currently has a total of sixty persons to date, even as registration is an ongoing process. He relayed that YBG is very happy to provide this kind of service, as YBG is year-round with the goal of developing athletes and nurturing talent. Hence, outside of the competitive season, the academy/summer camp is year-round, as it aids in developing the athletes over the three-week period.
