Dear Editor,
Re: “Richmond Youth Basketball feeds growing hoop appetite,” News June 25.
I would like to add my congratulations to all those involved with the youth basketball league – it has grown so very much since the start. That growth has been in participation numbers and the competitive successes of many of the teams.
There have been many people involved with the growth of the league – people with commitments such as Mark Winograd – and of course coaches such as Tim Carkner (recent recipient of Basketball B.C.’s Coaching Recognition Award) and committed parents such as Chris Kennedy. They are committed people with the right values teaching our youth the great game of basketball – a perfect combination.
We have been involved with RYBL for many years and will continue to be there to support the league through coaching and officials’ clinics, and offering tournament and league opportunities.
RYBL has established itself as an affordable option for our Richmond youth with programs from recreational to competitive headed by coaches who care about kids.
Well done RYBL!
Lawrie Johns
Executive Director
Basketball BC
