COBY Foundation

Our eighth annual 3 on 3 tournaments at Birds Isle on June 18, 2016 was another success for our young and steadily improving foundation. We continue to operate on a budget that is totally financed solely on donations and time supplied by family and friends. We had in excess of one hundred and twenty three  kids participated in this years tournament and two day clinic. A total of seventy six kids made up the teams in this years tournament and forty seven for the clinic.

The two day basketball Clinic was conducted by Brads Neal with the assistance of Roger Bradley, Nicholas Phillips and Darnell Oden. Students from the following Primary School attended the clinic: St. John's Vianney, Wesley Upper, All Saints, St. John's Primary and Queen Square Anglican.

Eight Under -12 Teams, Five Under-14 Teams, and Six Under-16 Teams.

Warriors and Bulls played for the U12 Championship. Warriors were victorious.

All Star Rookies and Blazers played for the U14 Championship. All Star Rookies were victorious.

Amara Stars and Euphrates Boys played for the U16 Championship. Amara Stars were victorious.

Special thanks to our coordinators and officials; Raymond Arnold, Jeffrey Locke, Brads Neal, Clive Young, Bobby Sox, Danny Meighan, Frankie "Bob" Rivers, Roger Bradley and Dedo Goff.

Thanks to Hilly Martinez, David Craig, Frederick Robinson Jr., Teddy Meighan, Bowen & Bowen, Sol Belize Limited, Digicell, Crystal Fruit Beverages and Lake Independence Baptist Church for their donation and support.

You can view pictures of the tournament at Photo Album of 3on3 Tournament 2016.

Additional thank you to Evan X Hyde and Charles Hyde for your support and publicity in The Amandala newspaper ad section and sports column.

A special Thank you to Devon Daly guard for Lake Superior State University Lakers in Michigan for his inspirational talk to the young players. Devon was a former MVP of the tournament.

I am extremely grateful to Raymond Arnold for all his diligence and hard work in making things happen during my absence. Thank you my brother!

Our seventh annual 3 on 3 tournaments at Birds Isle on June 20, 2015 was another success for our young and steadily improving foundation. We continue to operate on a budget that is totally financed solely on donations and time supplied by family and friends. We had in excess of four hundred and sixty seven  kids participated in this years tournament. A total of one hundred and forty kids made up the teams in this years tournament.

Ten Under -12 Teams, Twelve Under-14 Teams, and Thirteen Under-16 Teams.

Bulldogs and Spurs played for the U12 Championship. Bulldogs were victorious.

Blazers and Thunder played for the U14 Championship. Blazers were victorious.

Euphrates Boys and Pacers played for the U16 Championship. Euphrates Boys were victorious.

Special thanks to our coordinators and officials; Raymond Arnold, Jeffrey Locke, Brads Neal, Clive Young, Ray Menzies, Bobby Sox, Danny Meighan, Frankie "Bob" Rivers, Dedo Goff and Paco Neal.

Thanks to Hilly Martinez, David Craig, Jason Solis, Frederick Robinson Jr., Teddy Meighan, Bowen & Bowen, Sol Belize Limited, Digicell, Crystal Fruit Beverages and Lake Independence Baptist Church for their donation and support.

You can view pictures of the tournament at Photo Album of 3on3 Tournament 2015.

Additional thank you to Evan X Hyde and Charles Hyde for your support and publicity in The Amandala newspaper ad section and sports column.

Thank you to Jeffrey Locke and Dedo Goff for coordinating the logistics for the kids from the Ladyville and Lords Bank area.

I am extremely grateful to Raymond Arnold for all his diligence and hard work in making things happen during my absence. Thank you my brother!

Our sixth annual 3 on 3 tournaments at Birds Isle on June 21, 2014 was another successful venue. The week started with a three day basketball clinic on Wednesday  18th thru Friday 20th. The two hour sessions focused on the fundamentals of the game. The clinic was attended by kids ranging in ages six thru sixteen and conducted by Brads Neal and Adam Carswell. We had in excess of four hundred  kids participated in this years tournament and clinic combined. One hundred and fifty two kids make up the teams in the tournament.

Twelve Under -12 Teams, Sixteen Under-14 Teams, and Ten Under-16 Teams.

Lakers and All Stars played for the U12 Championship. All Stars won.

Elite Ballers and Erasers played for the U14 Championship. Elite Ballers won.

Team 1 Ballers and Humble Ballers played for the U16 Championship. Humble Ballers won.

Special thanks to our coordinators and officials; Raymond Arnold, Jeffrey Locke, Brads Neal, Clive Young, Ray Menzies, Bobby Sox, Danny Meighan, Frankie "Bob" Rivers, Paco Neal, Harry Dog Grant and Adam Carswell.

Thank you Charles Goff, Pistol Pete August and Hubert Francis for making the trip from Miami, FL, Brooklyn, NY and Atlanta, GA respectively.

Thanks to Hilly Martinez, David Craig, Jason Solis, Frederick Robinson Jr., Dedo Goff, Teddy Meighan, Stanley Moody, Pulu Lightburn, Bowen & Bowen, Sol Belize Limited, Digicell, Crystal Fruit Beverages and Lake Independence Baptist Church for their donation and support.

1979 MVP Charles Goff presented the prizes to the champion and runner up for the U12.

My Old Parr teammate Pistol Pete August presented the prizes to the champion and runner up for the U14.

Adam Carswell presented the prizes to the champion and runner up for U16.

You can view pictures of the tournament at 3on3 Photo Gallery 2014

Additional thank you to Evan X Hyde and Charles Hyde for your support and publicity in The Amandala newspaper ad section and sports column.

Many thanks to Ms.Shirleen for making the delicious sandwiches for the kids

Thank you to my coworker Lori Judah for your toys contribution which was donated to the Lake Independence Baptist Church children room. 

I am extremely grateful to Raymond Arnold for all his diligence and hard work in making things happen during my absence. Thank you my brother!

Our fifth annual 3 on 3 tournaments at Birds Isle on June 15, 2013 was a great success. We had three hundred and twenty kids participated in this years tournament with one hundred and sixty making up the teams in the tournament. Fourteen Under -12 Teams, Sixteen Under-14 Teams, and Ten Under-16 Teams.

Kings and Indians played for the U12 Championship. Kings won

Street Ballers and Lake I Boys played for the U14 Championship. Street Ballers won.

ABS Ballers and Unruly Ballers played for the championship. ABS Ballers won.

Honorable mention to the Police Cadets for their annual support in fielding a team and bringing their entire cadre of cadets for support. These officers do a great job of mentoring many of our young boys and girls.

Special thanks to our coordinators and officials; Raymond Arnold, Jeffrey Locke, Brads Neal, Clyde Young, Ray Menzies, Bobby Sox, Danny Meighan, Frankie "Bob" Rivers, and Paco Neal.

Thanks to Hilly Martinez, David Craig, Jason Solis, Bowen & Bowen, Sol Belize Limited, Charles Goff and Lake Independence Baptist Church for their donation and support.

David Craig presented the prizes to the champion and runner up for the U12.

Juanita Coburn presented the prizes to the champion and runner for the U14.

Evondale Coburn presented the prizes to the champion and runner for U16.

You can view pictures of the tournament at 3on3 Photo Gallery 2013.

Additional thank you to Evan X Hyde and Charles Hyde for your support and publicity in The Amandala newspaper ad section and sports column.

In other activities the Lake Independence Baptist Church organize a fundraiser for COBY Foundation which generated several hundred dollars. Thank you Pastor Ashley and Lisa Rocke for the use of the church facilities. Many thanks to Ms.Sarita, Ms. Shirleen, Ms. Maria, Lisa and my wife for the excellent tasting food.

One third of the funds raised was donated to seven kids from the church to attend Vacation Bible School in Maskall.