{"id":3917,"date":"2024-09-16T12:47:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/law-firm.bold-themes.com\/master-import\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:18:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guyanabasketball.com\/gy\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ABOUT GUYANA BASKETBALL FEDERATION<\/span>WE ARE

\nGUYANA BASKETBALL<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header>
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ABOUT THE GBF<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
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)<\/strong>. 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\u00d73 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.<\/p>
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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.<\/p>
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The GBF is an official member of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA)<\/strong> 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)<\/strong> and to the Sub-Sub-Zone of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC)<\/strong>.

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MEMBERS<\/span><\/span><\/h4>
The GBF has three sub-associations, namely:

\n\u2022 Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA)

\n\u2022 Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)

\n\u2022 Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA)<\/p>
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Affiliate associations are:

\n\u2022 Bartica Basketball Association (BBA)

\n\u2022 Guyana Basketball Officials Council (GBOC)

\n\u2022 Guyana Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA)

\n\u2022 Guyana Women\u2019s Basketball Association

\n\u2022 Guyana Masters<\/p>
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The Federations basketball academy is known as Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG)

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INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES<\/span><\/span><\/h4>
Guyana Basketball is well represented within the governance of FIBA, FIBA Americas, and the Central America and Caribbean Basketball Confederation. Listed below is the GBF\u2019s current representation within the international basketball community.<\/p>
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\u2022 FIBA Americas Executive and Zone Boards \u2013 PATRICK HAYNES

\n\u2022 FIBA Americas Finance Committee \u2013 PATRICK HAYNES

\n\u2022 FIBA 3x3 Commission \u2013 PATRICK HAYNES

\n\u2022 CONCENCABA Executive Board \u2013 PATRICK HAYNES

\n\u2022 FIBA Americas Youth Development Committee \u2013 SILEENA ARJUNE

\n\u2022 FIBA Americas Adelante Women\u2019s Forum \u2013 ALISANDE JAISERRISINGH<\/div><\/header>

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PROGRAMS<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header>
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YOUTH BASKETBALL<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header><\/div>
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3X3 BASKETBALL<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header><\/div>
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WOMEN IN BASKETBALL<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header><\/div>
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COACHING & OFFICIALS<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header><\/div>
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OUR MISSION

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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.

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OUR VISION

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To be a unifying sport that is accessible to everyone.<\/div><\/header>
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OUR VALUES<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
The Guyana Basketball Federation is committed to integrity, respect, and excellence in all aspects of the sport.

\n\u2022 We organize clinics and workshops to develop coaches and officials.

\n\u2022 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.

\n\u2022 We uphold the highest standards of fairness and ethical behavior, fostering a culture of inclusivity and sportsmanship.

\n\u2022 We strive to inspire and unite basketball enthusiasts nationwide through innovation and community engagement.<\/div><\/header>
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METRICS<\/span>GBF

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0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span><\/span>CBC CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span><\/span>CLUBS<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>1<\/span>2<\/span>3<\/span>4<\/span>5<\/span>6<\/span>7<\/span>8<\/span>9<\/span>0<\/span><\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>   <\/span>+<\/span><\/span><\/span>COACHES & OFFICIALS<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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LEADERSHIP<\/span>EXECUTIVE BOARD<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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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.<\/p>
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An eleven-member Executive Board governs Guyana Basketball. MICHAEL SINGH was re-elected as President and PATRICK HAYNES \u2013 Secretary General of the Guyana Basketball Federation for the 2023-2027 quadrennium. Also, members of the Executive Board are JERMAINE SLATER \u2013 Vice President of Operations and Development, RAWLE TONEY \u2013 Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, SONIA RODNEY \u2013 Vice President of Discipline and Compliance, QUINCY BAIRD \u2013 Assistant Secretary \/ Treasurer, and SILEENA ARJUNE \u2013 Technical Director. At-Large Members are LEONA KYTE, DENNIS CLARKE, and DEON FERRIER. The Treasurer position is currently VACANT.<\/div><\/header>

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MICHAEL

\nSINGH<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
PRESIDENT<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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PATRICK

\nHAYNES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
SECRETARY GENERAL<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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JERMAINE

\nSLATER<\/strong>

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1ST VICE PRESIDENT - DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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VACANT<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
2ND VICE PRESIDENT - DISCIPLINE & COMPLIANCE<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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RAWLE

\nTONEY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
3RD VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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VACANT

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TREASURER<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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VACANT<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
ASSISTANT SECRETARY\/TREASURER<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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SILEENA

\nARJUNE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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DEON

\nFERRIER<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
AT-LARGE MEMBER<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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LEONA

\nKYTE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
AT-LARGE MEMBER<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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VACANT<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><\/div>
AT-LARGE MEMBER<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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