What was forecasted to be an exciting weekend for basketball fans in the Viring Islands (VI) with the start of the 3rd Annual District League Basketball games on Saturday, July 8, 2023, has now resulted in disappointed fans following news of the postponement of the opening weekend games. Photo: Team of Reporters

The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tortola is the venue for the 2023 BVI Basketball Federation's 2023 District League games this weekend. Photo: File

Basketball fans in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to come out and support the 3rd Annual District League which starts this weekend Saturday, July 8, 2023. Photo: BVIBF

Vice President of the BVIBF Jason A. Edwin encouraged fans to come out to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex and support their district teams. Photo: VINO/File

President of BVI Basketball Federation, Mr Derrick R. Varlack speaking to the press said while he regrets the postponement due to circumstances beyond their control, a new date for the opening games will be announced in the future. 

It remains unclear the exact reason for the postponement of the games, however, this means district teams will have to battle it out at a later start date to determine the 2023 champs.

The league was also expected to host its award ceremony for last year's season in the interlude between the Junior and Senior category division games that were scheduled for tomorrow. 

Our News Centre will bring more details once they become available.

See previous story published Wednesday, July 5, 2023

BVIBF’s 3rd Annual District League tips off this weekend
- Fans encouraged to come out in support of their district teams 

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Basketball fans in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to support the 3rd Annual BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) District League, which starts this weekend, Saturday, July 8, 2023.

“We are happy that we got all clear now at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex to start the league [since] we had some scheduling issues,” Vice President of the BVIBF Jason A. Edwin told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

“We have the AC now, so we're hoping the fans will come out so in a comfortable arena to support their district on teams,” he added.

Action on Saturday begins with a clash in the Junior Division between Skillful Ballers from the 5th District and Bay Youth Jr from the 6th District.

The tip-off time is 6:00 PM.

Mega Mix vs A's

Play in the Senior Division starts at 8:00 PM, and will be a clash between Mega Mix from the 2nd District and A’s from the 4th District.

Edwin said in between both games, the league will have its award ceremony for last year's season.

“So, it'll be a fun-filled weekend, hopefully, fans will come out and support," Edwin noted.

Play will continue on Sunday, July 9, 2023, with VG Bayside Blazers Jr from the 9th District against East Rockers Jr from the 7th District.

In the senior game, VG Bayside Blazers from the 9th District will take on East Rockers from the 7th District.

The games are happening at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.

Admission for adults will be $5 and for children $3.