About the Program
The Bringing Buckets Home Basketball Program is a two-year pilot initiative aimed at children aged 7-10 across seven (7) Primary Schools, designed to teach fundamental basketball skills while promoting teamwork, discipline, and personal development.
Endorsed by the Saint Lucia Basketball Federation and supported by the FIBA Foundation and the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports and Ministry of Education, the program provides structured training sessions led by trained coaches.
Program Goals
- Enhance coach training and mentorship with advanced coaching workshops and refresher first aid training.
- Develop a grassroots basketball coaching handbook to standardize training approaches and provide long-term coaching resources.
- Improve program sustainability by securing long-term sponsorships and community partnerships.
- Establish a pathway for talented players to transition into competitive youth leagues.
School Partners
- Gros-Islet Primary School
- Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School
- Camille Henry Memorial School
- Gordon and Walcott Methodist Memorial School
- Canon Laurie Anglican Primary School
- Bexon Primary School
Key Metrics
165
Students
7
Primary Schools
5
Coaches
Collaborators
Ministry of Youth Development and Sports
FIBA Foundation
Saint Lucia National Lottery
Ministry of Education
Saint Lucia Basketball Federation
Activities
- School Supplies Drive
- Red Cross Training
- Coaches Clinic