Small
Basketeers of the Philippines (SBP) – Passerelle Twin Tournament is now in full
swing for its 31st season. Organized by the Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training (BEST) Center, the
prestigious sporting event opened at the Fr. Rafael Cortina Gym in Xavier School, gathering hundreds
of eager young athletes, parents and sports enthusiasts.
Leading the opening with BEST Center founder Coach Nic Jorge
were Meralco Bolts player Jimmy Alapag and Congressman Mikee Romero, who were
in full support of the basketball competition for kids.
“Sports, especially basketball, is a part of every Filipino’s
life,” noted Alapag. “With this event, BEST Center provided a great opportunity
for these kids to use their youthful energy for something positive, like
basketball.”
“SBP is like the big leagues for kids ages 12 and below. So
is the Passerelle for those ages 13-15,” remarked sportsman, Cong. Mikee
Romero, whose son is also joining the prestigious basketball event for kids.
“With this tournament, kids can start developing their skills and values at a
young age. Aside from the physical exercise, they can also develop discipline,
teamwork, and most especially, sportsmanship.”
“We are proud to organize
this competition, and we will continue in doing so with great enthusiasm. With this
age group, we are pleased to see young, eager athletes start their passion in
sports at such an early age. It’s great that we can contribute to sports
development in our country in our own little way. We are already looking
forward to what these athletes are capable of doing when they grow up,” said BEST Center founder Coach Nic
Jorge.
Sponsored by Milo and in cooperation with Chris Sports, over
600 players from more than 150 schools nationwide are participating in this
year’s competition. Aside from the event held in NCR, other elimination games
are being held in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to determine which teams will
qualify for the regional championships. The
best teams from each region will battle it out at the national finals.
Tentative schedules of the regional playoffs will be October 21-24 in
Davao City for Mindanao, November 4-7 in Baguio City for Luzon, and November
18-21 in Roxas City for Visayas.
For more
information about BEST Center’s classes and tournaments, call the hotlines
411-6260, 3723066 and 372-3065, email bestcentersports@gmail.com or follow its official
Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/BEST-Center-Sports-Inc/66172039922.
