The NBFTT is the governing and controlling body for the sport of basketball in Trinidad and Tobago – overseeing the sport at all levels, from “mini to masters”; from the communities to zonal leagues and national teams.
The objectives of the Federation include:The establishment of Zonal Centres of Excellence, Camps, Player Specialization Workshops and National Advanced Training Centres (NATCs) for the development of players.The implementation of national and zonal coaching workshops and symposia to accredit community, local and national coaches.The implementation of national and zonal officiating workshops and symposia to accredit community, local and national officials.The organization of community, zonal, national and semi-professional basketball leagues.To grow the sport through the medium of "mini-basketball" at the primary school and community levels.To conduct a series of administrative workshops with a view towards the institutional strengthening of the Federation.
The NBFTT has its office located at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena. At Maloney the NBFTT is developing a library to assist all interested persons in learning about all aspects of the game.
People and Values
The primary objective of the NBFTT is to promote, develop and manage the sport of basketball in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as a means to athletic excellence. The NBFTT is seeking to develop the sport as a profitable enterprise while providing a positive experience for all involved. At the NBFTT we respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being. Our core values are:
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Contact at the NBFTT’s office at Maloney.
Obadiah Asher
Technical Director
oasher@nbftt.org
756-3135
Governance
Its Board of Directors governs the NBFTT. The Board is compromised of the executive members of the NBFTT and representatives of each of its zones and affiliates.
The members of the NBFTT Executive are as follows:
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Brian Manning |
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Melonie Morton Vice President Marketing & Communication mmorton@nbftt.org |
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Earle Noel |
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Kelvin Roberts General Secretary kroberts@nbftt.org |
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Conrad Pierre |
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Lisa-Gail Ali Assistant Secretary lali@nbftt.org |
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David Benjamin |
Community
In 1999 the NBFTT restructured its operations into zones to more effectively develop and promote the sport of basketball in Trinidad and Tobago. All activities for the zones, and by extension the communities within the zones, are to be organized under the auspices of the zonal commission. The zones and their respective zonal chairmen are listed below.
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Contact Information |
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North Zone |
Jason Hills |
497-6474 |
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East Zone |
Dominic Rodriguez |
743-4232 |
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Central Zone |
John Patterson |
682-1333 |
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North East Zone |
Richard Mungo |
771-2206 |
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South East Zone |
David Warrick |
726-7211 |
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South Zone |
Barry Jackson |
487-2461 |
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South Central Zone |
TBD |
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South West Zone |
John Springle |
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Tobago |
Ruthven Daniel |
784-8832 |
Contact Infomation:
National Basketball Federation of Trinidad & Tobago
Maloney Indoor Sports Arena.
Maloney.
Trinidad & Tobago.
Telephone: (868)-646-5981
Fax: (868)-646-1663
email: info@nbftt.org
