Young basketball players across Dominica will have the chance to sharpen their skills and learn more about the game when the All About Ball League (AABL) and the Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (DABA) host a youth basketball camp in Massacre.
The camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 20, according to the two organisations. It is designed to give participants structured coaching in the fundamentals of the sport while deepening their understanding of how the game is played.
The initiative brings together a community-based league and the national amateur body, a pairing that organisers say will allow young players from different parts of the island to train under one programme. The AABL has built a following for its work with young players, while DABA is the recognised association for amateur basketball in Dominica.
For families in Massacre and nearby communities, the camp offers a supervised, constructive activity for children and teenagers during the current period. Basketball has long been a popular pastime on the island, with courts in villages and towns serving as gathering points for young people.
Players in the 6 to 20 age bracket span a wide range of abilities, from first-timers learning to dribble and shoot to more experienced school and club players looking to refine their technique. The camp format is expected to group participants according to age and skill level so that each group receives appropriate instruction.
Details of the camp are being circulated by the AABL and DABA, and parents and guardians who want their children to take part are encouraged to contact either organisation for registration information. Places are likely to be limited, and early sign-up is advised.
The camp also reflects a wider effort to strengthen the pipeline of basketball talent in Dominica. By reaching children as young as six, the programme aims to build fundamentals early and keep players involved in the sport through their teenage years, when many young athletes begin to consider more competitive play.
Community sports programmes of this kind depend heavily on volunteer coaches, parents and local businesses. The involvement of two established basketball bodies is intended to give the Massacre camp a solid organisational base and to ensure that sessions are run safely and consistently.
Young Dominicans who attend will have the opportunity not only to improve their individual skills but also to learn about teamwork, discipline and fair play — values that organisers of youth sport in the island have long emphasised.
Further announcements on the camp schedule, venue arrangements and any fees are expected from the AABL and DABA in the coming days. Families interested in the programme should watch for those updates and make contact with the organisers directly.
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