Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Campbellville court to host inaugural National U-23 3×3 club championship
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) will host its Under-23 3×3 Club Championship on February 28 at the Campbellville Basketball Court, bringing together many of the country’s most promising young talents in the fast-paced, Olympic-recognised format of the game.
The one-day tournament is a key component of the Federation’s national development strategy for 3×3 basketball, the fastest-growing version of the sport globally.
Ten teams, including approximately 40 of Guyana’s top emerging Under-23 players, will compete, representing clubs and communities from across the country.
Participating teams include Ravens, Colts, Pacesetters, Eagles, Flames, Jets, Royals, Kwakwani Untouchables, Bartica and Berbice.
According to the GBF, the championship is designed to strengthen structured club-level participation in 3×3 basketball, provide high-intensity competitive exposure, and assist in preparing players identified for Guyana’s participation at the South American Youth Games 3×3 event.
Incentives are also on offer, with the winning club set to pocket G$200,000, second place earning G$100,000, and third place receiving G$50,000.
President of the GBF, Michael Singh, said the tournament marks the Federation’s second activity for the year and signalled a packed calendar ahead in 2026.
He explained that staging the event at the recently commissioned Campbellville court forms part of the Federation’s initiative to take basketball back into communities.
“We’ve seen the Government investing in community sports facilities, and with that, a number of basketball courts were reopened and fitted with basic amenities to play. We intend to utilise those facilities to help develop the sport,” Singh said.
Singh added that promoting 3×3 at the club level is intended to empower clubs to focus on both formats of basketball.
He also noted that senior players will soon be engaged as well, particularly with Guyana set to compete in 3×3 basketball at this year’s Commonwealth Games.
