The Belize Basketball Federation's annual 2 week summer camp called- Ballers For Life - came to and end today. Campers from across the country gathered at the SJC gymnasium to take part in a one day closing rally and basketball tournament. Frank Lord- Executive Member of the Belize Basketball Federation told Seven News more.
Frank Lord, Executive Member BBF
"The BBF in conjunction with UNICEF came together to hold this 2 weeks summer camp for the kids ranging from 12-18. Last year was the first year we did this ballers for life camp and kids from all the districts came in to finish up with a tournament."
Monica Bodden
"How many kids took part in the camp?"
Frank Lord, Executive Member BBF
"I think it's more or less about 800."
Monica Bodden
"And the overall objective of the association?"
Frank Lord, Executive Member BBF
"Well we have a 4 year plan and the idea to start basketball from the minor level which includes all the primary school kids going up to the national team program. But we are concentrating more on the kids."
Minister of Sports - John Saldivar - was the guest speaker at this morning's Opening ceremony -for the one day rally and basketball tournament.
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