BVI Tropical Shootout in danger of being cancelled
“Right now I’m short on funds so I’m trying to create a pledge to try to make this event possible,” Parillon related while adding, “cancelling this event would be very detrimental to the country…”
The BVI Tropical Shootout is an annual college basketball tournament and is expected to feature four NCAA Division 1 teams this year, including University of Southern Mississippi; University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Jackson State University, Alabama; and Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland.
VI National player, Norville Carey, who plays out of the University of Southern Mississippi, is also expected to participate in the tournament now in its second instalment. The Tropical Shootuout is scheduled to be held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town from December 20-21, 2013.
Parillon said his current focus is having the community come together to assist to make the event possible and has appealed for persons to email:bvitropicalshootout@gmail.com or call 544-0480 to pledge their donations for the event.
He is requesting as many contributions as possible and is hoping that contributors can pledge a substantial amount towards ensuring that the event gets off the ground successfully.
The Director said the importance of the tournament could not be overstated noting the relevance of offering the VI an opportunity to get into the sports tourism market.
He also related that some bookings have already been made for accommodation for the tournament.
31 Responses to “BVI Tropical Shootout in danger of being cancelled”
@steve did you try contacting ESPN for media coverage as well and sponsoring? I hope we can get some media advertisement for this!
Every Damn thing is GOVT!!! The BVI is the only place in the world ALWAYS!!!! relying on Government to be giving free money out. The money the Government receives is to fix our roads, schools, infrastructure etc. Get it together BVI Government can Not to everything. If they feel like assist its up to them but hey Are not OBLIGATED!!! to just be giving out fundings. You ppl are sickening with this crap buh shame on GOVT!
Do you all know the whole story? Government should just give a few thousand dollars to the first person with a sad story? Come on now. It's a good initiative but how is it being taken forward? Steve is good people but he has a lot to learn about promotion etc.
Why dont steve try fundraising. Govt cannot foot the bill 100% try to fund raise nuh buddy.