3x3 district basketball tournament coming
President of The BVI Basketball Federation, Mr Derrick R. Varlack, announced via press release today, November 6, 2020, that the Federation is seeking interested persons to register for the 3x3 district tournaments in an effort to familiarise themselves with the different format.
President of The BVI Basketball Federation, Mr Derrick R. Varlack, announced via press release today, November 6, 2020, that the Federation is seeking interested persons to register for the 3x3 district tournaments in an effort to familiarise themselves with the different format.
3x3 basketball ‘a new option’ for players- BVIBF
Speaking with media houses, Mr Varlack noted, “The Federation has been reviewing viable solutions to rejuvenate and sustain basketball throughout the Territory. We believe that 3x3 basketball is a new option for basketball in the territory, which provides opportunities for basketball players regionally and internationally.
“As we prepare to enter the 2021 basketball calendar year, we anticipate facilitating several 3x3 tournaments in addition to the traditional 5 on 5 basketball leagues across the BVI. We will continue providing support in efforts to foster the development of basketball while promoting an active lifestyle in our community,” Mr Varlack stated.
District Team Coordinators
Persons interested in joining the 3x3 district tournament are asked to make contact with the various district coordinators:
D1- Deshaun Hodge/ Ray D. Victor
D2- Verne Turnbull
D3- Milton C. McLean
D4- Ronald Simmonds/Bryant Thomas
D5- Kennedy H. Bass
D6- Nathaniel J. Malone/Byron D. Massicot
D7- Vanceto Pickering/ Kareem Thomas
D8- Kareem Thomas/Vince Pickering
D9- Mark Noel
For more information, persons can email bvibasketball@gmail.com or call (284) 340 - 3790.
“We encourage you to follow us on social media at @bvibasketballfed for updates on the Federation’s plans, athletes, community initiatives and more,” the press release added.
The last basketball tournament held on Tortola was the King of the Courts Championships in June 2020.
