Following its recent return to international competition - through the 2021 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup (Senior Male & Female) and the 2021 Junior Pan American Games (U23 Male), the National Basketball Federation of Trinidad & Tobago has now set its sights on preparing for the Centrobasket U15 Championship (Male and Female) carded for July 25th - 31st 2022, as well as the Women's Centrobasket Qualifiers, July 13th - 18th, 2022. The Women's Centrobasket has replaced the Women's CBC Tournament.
While details are still being finalized in line with staff appointment, invitations have been extended to eligible players to register (online) to participate in the respective national screenings. The player registration process was opened with the view of offering the most available time to sensitizing the public, and collecting necessary information to enlighten the eventual staff of the magnitude of the screening exercises.
Speaking on recent developments, NBFTT President Claire Mitchell expressed, "This is an exciting time for basketball. The Federation has worked hard on its compliance issues, its funding issues and its overall administrative capacity building initiatives." She further explained, "Our work has translated into achievement of our strategic goals; 2022 is our year to reap the benefits of our tenacity and dedication to the enhancement of the sport."
In line with its calendar of events, the Federation will also be preparing for possible participation in the Centrobasket U17 Qualifiers in April, 2022. It is anticipated that eligible members of the currently assembled Male & Female National U17 teams will provide the foundation of the team, with supplementary screening to be done to assess other eligible candidates.
Next on the Federation's agenda is the screening for the FIBA Male Pre-Qualifiers which will occur in July 2022. This Pre-Qualifier has replaced the Men's CBC Tournament. Trinidad and Tobago men has not participated in this tournament since 2010.
Trial dates, times and venues will be announced once confirmed. Please call Ishmael St Bryce - VP Training and Technical Support at 778-8825 or Chevon Le Gendre - VP Marketing and Communication at 482-7040 with any questions.
Source: NBFTT Press Release: December 24, 2021
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