A LANDMARK moment for Caribbean basketball officiating unfolds in Guyana, as the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), in partnership with FIBA, hosts the first-ever 3×3 Referees Certification Clinic in the English-speaking Caribbean.

The event, held at the Royal Hotel on Sheriff Street, commenced with remarks from Charles Ramson Jr. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, highlighting its significance for the region.

The clinic, running from April 5-6, is strategically timed to coincide with the highly anticipated One Guyana 3×3 Quest tournament, creating a unique synergy between referee development and elite competition.

This convergence provides aspiring FIBA-certified 3×3 referees from across the Americas, the Caribbean, and Guyana an invaluable opportunity to hone their skills in a high-stakes environment.

The two-day clinic featured a comprehensive curriculum, blending theoretical sessions with practical assessments. The One Guyana 3×3 Quest tournament will serve as a live evaluation platform, allowing referees to apply their knowledge under real-game pressure, with FIBA officials closely observing their performance.

The tournament has drawn diverse international teams, including representatives from Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, the USA, St. Maarten, and other nations throughout the Americas. This international participation underscores the clinic’s importance and provides a challenging test for the referees seeking certification.

Adding to the excitement, the tournament winner will earn the coveted opportunity to represent the Americas at the prestigious FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton, Canada, in August.

This incentive elevates the intensity of the competition and provides a unique platform for referees to officiate games with significant international implications.

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Minister Charles Ramson Jr. addressing the opening of the clinic on Friday morning