ABOUT GUYANA BASKETBALL FEDERATIONWE ARE
GUYANA BASKETBALL
ABOUT THE GBF
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) was founded in 1961. Our 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 GBF youth initiatives include coach licensing and education; coach academies; regional camps; open court programs; Women in the Game conferences; and National Club Championships for Men and Women.
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).
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 GBF youth initiatives include coach licensing and education; coach academies; regional camps; open court programs; Women in the Game conferences; and National Club Championships for Men and Women.
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).
MEMBERS
The GBF has three sub-associations, namely:
• Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA)
• Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)
• Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA)
Affiliate associations are:
• Bartica Basketball Association (BBA)
• Guyana Basketball Officials Council (GBOC)
• Guyana Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA)
• Guyana Women’s Basketball Association
• Guyana Masters
The Federations basketball academy is known as Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG)
• Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA)
• Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)
• Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA)
Affiliate associations are:
• Bartica Basketball Association (BBA)
• Guyana Basketball Officials Council (GBOC)
• Guyana Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA)
• Guyana Women’s Basketball Association
• Guyana Masters
The Federations basketball academy is known as Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG)
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.
• FIBA 3x3 Commission – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Executive and Zone Boards – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Finance Committee – PATRICK HAYNES
• CONCENCABA Executive Board – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Youth Development Committee – SILEENA ARJUNE
• FIBA Americas Adelante Women’s Forum – SILEENA ARJUNE and SHANNA CHESTER
• FIBA 3x3 Commission – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Executive and Zone Boards – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Finance Committee – PATRICK HAYNES
• CONCENCABA Executive Board – PATRICK HAYNES
• FIBA Americas Youth Development Committee – SILEENA ARJUNE
• FIBA Americas Adelante Women’s Forum – SILEENA ARJUNE and SHANNA CHESTER
PROGRAMS
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 VALUES
The Guyana Basketball Federation is committed to integrity, respect, and excellence in all aspects of the sport.
• 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 Basketball and 3x3 Basketball competitions for both males and females.
• We uphold the highest standards of fairness and ethical behavior, fostering a culture of inclusivity and sportsmanship.
• We strive to inspire and unite basketball enthusiasts nationwide through innovation and community engagement.
• 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 Basketball and 3x3 Basketball competitions for both males and females.
• We uphold the highest standards of fairness and ethical behavior, fostering a culture of inclusivity and sportsmanship.
• We strive to inspire and unite basketball enthusiasts nationwide through innovation and community engagement.
METRICSGBF
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LEADERSHIPEXECUTIVE BOARD
As the national governing body for basketball in Guyana, recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Guyana Basketball Federation is responsible for the selection and training of Guyana national teams that complete in FIBA sponsored international basketball competitions and domestic events, as well as promoting, growing and elevating the game while ensuring that all participants compete and develop in a safe and inclusive environment.
A ten-member Executive Board governs Guyana Basketball. MICHAEL SINGH was re-elected as President of the Guyana Basketball Federation for the 2023-2027 quadrennium. Also, members of the Executive Board are PATRICK HAYNES – Secretary General, JERMAINE SLATER – Vice President of Operations and Development, RAWLE TONEY – Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, SONIA RODNEY – Vice President of Discipline and Compliance, QUINCY BAIRD – Treasurer, and SILEENA ARJUNE – Technical Director. At-Large Members are LEONA KYTE, DENNIS CLARKE, and DEON FERRIER.
A ten-member Executive Board governs Guyana Basketball. MICHAEL SINGH was re-elected as President of the Guyana Basketball Federation for the 2023-2027 quadrennium. Also, members of the Executive Board are PATRICK HAYNES – Secretary General, JERMAINE SLATER – Vice President of Operations and Development, RAWLE TONEY – Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, SONIA RODNEY – Vice President of Discipline and Compliance, QUINCY BAIRD – Treasurer, and SILEENA ARJUNE – Technical Director. At-Large Members are LEONA KYTE, DENNIS CLARKE, and DEON FERRIER.
MICHAEL
SINGH
PRESIDENT
PATRICK
HAYNES
SECRETARY GENERAL
JERMAINE
SLATER
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
SONIA
RODNEY
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
RAWLE
TONEY
3RD VICE PRESIDENT
QUINCY
BAIRD
TREASURER
SILEENA
ARJUNE
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
DEON
FERRIER
AT-LARGE MEMBER
LEONA
KYTE
AT-LARGE MEMBER
DENNIS
CLARKE
AT-LARGE MEMBER