Sport Nigeria Project #17782

Basketball Clinic for 500 school kids in Nigeria

by Timeout for Africa Education and Sports Foundation

Basketball Clinic for 500 school kids in Nigeria

Project Report | Jun 9, 2017
Follow-up training session with GSS Minna Boys

By Jonathan kolo | Project leader

Coach Nelly warming the kids up.

Hello Donors,

Thank you for your donations! All donations have been helpful in supporting the implementation of ongoing projects in Africa. This update is to inform you of the success of the boys basketball team from Government Secondary School (GSS) Minna. The team was successful in the Zonal Boys Competition held during annual Milo Inter Junior Secondary School games in Lokoja. The GSS Minna team will be one of the 6 teams competing in Lagos for the championship. We are very proud to say that all the 15 kids on the team have participated in the Timeout4Africa clinic week in Minna.

In the last week of May, the Timeout4Africa Foundation staff organized a 2-day clinic to work with the GSS boys team. The 2-day clinic was designed to prepare the team for the Junior Secondary School games in Lagos. The clinic included instructional drill, coaches clinic, and life skills talk with the boys. Refreshments were also served during the clinic. The kids were encouraged to be good citizens and to do there best to make us proud. Approximately 25 students and 6 coaches participated in the 2-day event.

Mr. Abiodun, the game master at GSS Minna, extended a special thank you to donors and Time Out4Africa Foundation for enhancing the school’s basketball facility. He also stated that he was thankful for all of the services rendered to the kids throughout the competition. Additionally Mr. Abiodun informed us that a 13 year old 7 feet tall kid Salem joined the team and will be traveling with the team to Lagos for the competition.

We will keep you posted on the results of the National Championship and the results of the competition. Please continue to support us at www.timeout4africa.com

Group picture of the GSS Minna team

Coach Ben working on game drills

The drills continues.

Coach Nelly still working with the kids.

Salem during the practice session.

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Mar 13, 2017
Basketball Court Renovation at GGSS Minna/GG Fund

By Jonathan Kolo | Project leader

Dec 12, 2016
Jomirota Basketball Clinic ,Minna.Nigeria

By Jonathan kolo | Project leader

Winning team of the Secondary school games

Thank you for your generous donation in support of the Timeout 4Africa Foundation. Our basketball clinic extended over 1 ½ weeks filled with activities to develop basketball skills. We had over 500 kids from 12 secondary schools compete and attend the educational clinic. Approximately 500 kids participated in the grand finale and award presentation ceremony. 75 of participants received award prizes from the Washington Wizards. All attendees received a Timeout 4Africa drawstring bag with school supplies. Competitions included interschool competition, free throw contests, 3 on 3 contests and 3 pointer-shooting contests. All winners received game jerseys, basketball sneakers, and basketballs. Trophies were awarded to the most improved player, most valuable player, and the winning secondary school. Additionally, over 500 Timeout 4Africa t-shirts were shared with parents, teachers, and community spectators.

Mr. and Ms. Adams , parents of one of the participants, expressed their gratitude appreciation for the work that Timeout 4Africa is doing in the community. Additionally the parents were thrilled to share that the Foundation has positively impacted their daughter and provides added encouragement for him to perform better in school.

Thanks again for helping us extend our work to reach more kids this year. You are helping us to change the lives of children and families. Please stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TimeOut 4Africa. Please share our work with friends and continue to support us. Visit www.timeout4africa.com to donate and to learn about upcoming projects.

Project Leader talking to kids at the clinic

Kids enjoying there bags from Washington Wizards

Female 3 on 3 competition winners.

Staff/Volunteers at the event

Project leader Mr Kolo interview with TV Station

SeconDaryl school kids waiting to receive gifts

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