PHILIPSBURG:--- As the calendar year comes to an end, it is only right to give thanks and look forward to a new year. It is for this reason that the board of the Walichi Basketball Association would like to take the time out to thank all who contributed in funds, their valuable time or just in in one way or the other.
We would like to thank all our sponsors, those who sponsored financially, via products or via their time. Our main Platinum Sponsor Motorworld and Jeep, Gold Sponsor Leonard Enterprise NV, Silver Sponsors GEBE NV and Kadaster, Bronze Sponsors such as MGM Consultants, Cash 4 Gold, Computech and Heavenly Water.Other sponsors include Nagico, St. Maarten Harbour Group, Orco Bank, Plaza China, B&C Beverages, Amity Supermarket, Sky Supermarket, Twin Island Tours, Sweet Water NV and Louis Duzanson. Sponsors who assisted in our fun All Star Weekend are Lester de Graff, Hvack Solutions and Zhou Zhesen.
The Ladies Basketball Championship cannot run only on funds but on the tireless efforts of our "staff" and volunteers. From our table officials, referees, concession personnel, photographers, video editors, LBC Commentators such as "good ol faithful" Latoya Lake and Dennisio Duzong among others and of course AVS News family of Ricardo William, Renaldo William and Ms Altagracia. This league is run on the good will and heart of so many who support females and basketball. Thanks goes out to Ms. Marit Gumbs, Board Director and Mr. Elliot Laurence, Founder of the Ladies Basketball championship for also being vital in the running of this beautiful championship.
The league would not be possible without female basketball teams, thanks goes out to the coaches and players of our 5 teams Cash 4 Gold Lava Girls, Thunderz, MGM Lightning, Learning Unlimited School and Bush Tea Remedy in our inaugural season who have decided to support us by signing up and in doing so showcasing their talents.
Thanks to the fans for coming out each weekend on Saturdays at 6-7:30pm and Sundays from 3 -6:30pm at Melford Hazel Sports Complex in Sucker Garden to cheer on their favorite team.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and look forward to everyone's support in the second half of the season which starts on Saturday January 10th, 2015.