Basketball Clinic for 500 school kids in Nigeria

Donors,

Thank you for your donations! All donations have been helpful in supporting the implementation of ongoing projects in Africa. This update is to inform you of  the success of the boys basketball team from Government Secondary School (GSS) Minna.  The team was successful in winning the annual Milo national  Secondary School games in Lagos, sponsored by Nestle. This makes them the best secondary school basketball team in the Whole of Nigeria.  We are very proud to say that all the 15 kids on the team have participated in the Timeout4Africa clinic week in Minna and are supported in some kind of way by the foundation.

In the last week , the Timeout4Africa Foundation staff organized a Welcome reception for the GSS boys team light refreshments were served.Mr Harry from the Timeout4africa foundation congratulated the kids and  commended them for being  good citizens and making all of us proud for winning the trophy.

Mr. Abiodun, the game master at GSS Minna, extended a special thank you to donors and Time Out4Africa Foundation for the support given the kids . He also stated that he was thankful for all of the equipment available to kids and how delighted the kids were for having good shoes to use during the competition. He was also very proud to say all the student athletes were doing very well in there school work. The team is expected to visit the State governor later on in June to show him the trophy.

We will keep you posted on the progress of the team. Please continue to support us at www.timeout4africa.com. Follow us on social media at @timeout4Africa, and tell friends and family about our work.

YOUR DONATION IN ACTION

Thank you for your generous donation in support of the TimeOut 4Africa Foundation. We have good news to share with you! 

In November during the clinic week, We identified about 40 school boys of the ages between 9 - 12 years, to join our juniors elite team. These kids will meet once a month with local coaches and some few volunteer parents to work on both life and basketball skills. All attendees at the clinic received a TimeOut 4Africa drawstring bag with school supplies, game shorts and shirts. We will continue to update our donors with progress reports on our elite team.

Thanks again for helping us extend our work to reach more kids this year. You are helping us to change the lives of children and families. Please stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TimeOut 4Africa. Please share our work with friends and continue to support us. Visit www.timeout4africa.com to donate and to learn about upcoming projects.

YOUR DONATION IN ACTION

Thank you for your generous donation in support of the Timeout4Africa Foundation.

This year, our basketball clinic was extended to an entire week of activities. We had over 500 kids and 12 secondary schools compete and attend the educational clinic throughout the week. 350 kids participated in the grand finale and award presentation ceremony. All attendees received a Time Out 4Africa drawstring bag with school supplies. Competitions included interschool competition, free throw contest, 3 on 3 contests and 3 pointers. All winners received game jerseys, basketball sneakers, and basketballs. Trophies were awarded to the most improved player, most valuable player, and the winning secondary school. Additionally, over 300 Time Out 4Africa t-shirts were shared with parents, teachers, and community spectators.

Thanks again for helping us extend our work to reach more kids this year. You are helping us to change the lives of children and families.Dont forget to support us with a small tax deductible donation this holiday season as we compete for award and prizes during the end of year campaign. Please stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, @Timeout4Africa. Please share our work with friends and continue to support us. Visit www.timeout4africa.com to donate and to learn about upcoming projects. . 

Hello Timeout4Africa family,

We are very excited to inform you that all is set for Our Annual Timeout4Africa Basketball and Life Clinic that will be held in November in Minna,Nigeria. Equipment, school supplies, shirts, and shoes have arrived in Minna getting ready for the week-long activities.

In August, two of Timeout4Africa Coaches, Mr. Nelly and Mr. Harrison, accompanied Hassan from Bahago Secondary  School to Lagos to participate in the Giants of Africa Nike elite camp. The Gaints of Africa camp is the most attended camp for any Secondary school students hoping to get an athletic scholarship, allowing them to further their education and play basketball.  Last year, Hassan was selected as the Most valuable player at the TimeOut4Africa clinic. Hassan's selection to participate in the Gaints of Africa camp was outstanding, as it was a way to highlight that Timout4Africa has student athletes who are focused and serious about learning skills of basketball. Also, Hassan's attendance at the Giants of Africa camp allowed one of Timeout4Africa's participants to be seen by coaches from the United States, who might be able to place him and other participants in US schools. The two coaches from Timeout4Africa that attended the Gaints of Africa camp were fortunate to learn from international coaches and were able to share their concerns about the challenges student athletes experience in Nigeria.  

The Timout4Africa Foundation is very thankful for your continuous support of our projects.  Please remember to continue to tell your family and friends about our work.  We would not be able to positively impact lives without your donation to our projects.  Visit us on our website at www.Timeout4Africa.com and like us on Facebook and Twitter at Timeout4Africa.

Hello Donors,

Thank you for your donations! All donations have been helpful in supporting the implementation of ongoing projects in Africa. This update is to inform you of  the success of the boys basketball team from Government Secondary School (GSS) Minna.  The team was successful in the Zonal Boys Competition held during annual Milo Inter Junior Secondary School games in Lokoja.  The GSS Minna team will be one of the 6 teams competing in Lagos for the championship.  We are very proud to say that all the 15 kids on the team have participated in the Timeout4Africa clinic week in Minna. 

In the last week of May, the Timeout4Africa Foundation staff organized a 2-day clinic to work with the GSS boys team. The 2-day clinic was designed to prepare the team for the Junior Secondary School games in Lagos.  The clinic included instructional drill, coaches clinic, and life skills talk with the boys. Refreshments were also served during the clinic. The kids  were encouraged to be good citizens and to do there best to make us proud.  Approximately 25 students and 6 coaches participated in the 2-day event. 

Mr. Abiodun, the game master at GSS Minna, extended a special thank you to donors and Time Out4Africa Foundation for enhancing the school’s basketball facility. He also stated that he was thankful for all of the services rendered to the kids throughout the competition. Additionally Mr. Abiodun informed us that a 13 year old 7 feet tall kid Salem joined the team and will be traveling with the team to Lagos for the competition.

We will keep you posted on the results of the National Championship and the results of the competition. Please continue to support us at www.timeout4africa.com