The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) was founded in 1961. Its primary objective is to promote, supervise and govern the playing of basketball in Guyana as stipulated by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). In addition, to its local obligations, the GBF has the responsibility of preparing and selecting the male and female national teams, that compete in FIBA sponsored international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the Olympic Basketball Tournament, and 3×3 basketball, as well as for some national competitions, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education and licensing and safety.
The GBF Operations & Development division is tasked with the development of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education, and safety while promoting, growing, and elevating the game. Current GABF youth initiatives include coach licensing and education; coach academies; regional camps; youth clinics; open court programs; Women in the Game conferences; and the Road to Mecca National Club Championships.
The GBF is an official member of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The GBF is assigned to the Americas zone of FIBA and in turn, is assigned to the Americas Sub-Zone of Central America and Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CONCENCABA) and to the Sub-Sub-Zone of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC).
OUR MISSION
To develop and lead an inclusive basketball community of qualified, credible, and dedicated administrators, coaches, and officials working to support players, parents, and programs that help grow and promote the game while inspiring young people to reach their potential both on and off the court.
OUR VISION
To be a unifying sport that is accessible to everyone.
OUR MANDATE
The GBF’s mandate as stipulated by FIBA is to organize programmes and activities aimed at developing the sport of basketball in Guyana. We organize clinics and workshops to develop coaches and officials. We promote and encourage the development of the youth, both male and female, and organize and oversee competitions that include the National Championships, School’s Basketball Championships, and 3X3 basketball for both males and females.
Basketball is the most popular indoor sport and the second biggest team sport in the world, played and watched by millions of people and popular with both men and women, particularly among those aged 14-34. It is one of the fastest and most athletic of all sports, it is compelling, vibrant, and modern, it promotes fair play, team spirit, and healthy lifestyles.
Basketball has an extraordinary reach. Not just in its ability to connect with consumers in all the world’s key markets, but in the way, it cuts through social boundaries to touch all sections of modern society. Basketball acts as an agent of social change, for community development, and for transforming lives.
MEMBERS
The GBF has three sub-associations, namely:
The Federations basketball academy is known as Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG).
Affiliate associations are:
EXECUTIVE BOARD
An eight-member Executive Board governs Guyana Basketball. MICHAEL SINGH was elected Guyana Basketball Federation for the 2023-2027 quadrennium. Also, members of the Executive Board are PATRICK HAYNES – Secretary-General, JERMAIN SLATER – Vice President, Operations and Development, RAWLE TONEY – Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations, SONIA RODNEY – Vice President, Discipline and Compliance, CHAVEZ BRANCHE – Treasurer, QUINCY BAIRD – Assistant Secretary / Treasurer, and SILEENA ARJUNE – Technical Director. At-Large Members are LEONA KYTE, DENNIS CLARKE and DEON FERRIER.
Guyana Basketball International Representatives
Guyana Basketball is well represented within the governance of FIBA, FIBA Americas, and the Central America and Caribbean Basketball Confederation. Listed below is the GABF’s current representation within the international basketball community.
COMPETITIONS
A brief synopsis of the various international competitions in which Guyana Basketball teams participate includes:
Guyana hosted the inaugural Caricom Basketball Championships in 1981 where Guyana placed 3rd and has since hosted these championships again in 1988 placing 5th and in 1994 placing 2nd. In 2000 the Caricom Basketball Championships was renamed to Caribbean Basketball Championships removing the political affiliation to the sport. In 2016, Guyana hosted the U16 Caribbean Basketball Championships where the Guyana boys placed 2nd and women placed 7th. Guyana also hosted the second edition of the International Basketball Foundation Antilles 3X3 U18 Championships in 2018.
Guyana Basketball International appearances
Caricom Basketball Championships
Caribbean Basketball Championships
Centrobasket Championships
FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers
FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers
FIBA Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifiers
IBF Antilles 3×3 U18 Championships
Caribbean Games
Islamic Solidarity Games
