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Apr 16, 2026 Sports
Kaieteur Sports – Youth basketball is set for another exciting chapter as Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has officially unveiled a packed schedule of activities leading up to the highly anticipated 19th KFC National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF).
The festival will tip off with regional competitions beginning this Friday, April 17, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking the start of weeks of competitive action across multiple regions.
Following the opening Georgetown Conference, Region Six will take center stage with the Ancient Conference, scheduled to commence on April 23 in New Amsterdam and Corentyne. The momentum will continue on April 30 with the Country Conference, which is set to be hosted at the President’s College and University of Guyana courts.
The month of May promises a full slate of basketball, starting with the Big Ten Conference at the Retrieve Court on May 1. Just days later, the action will shift to the Covent Garden Court for the Diamond Conference on May 5. Region Two will then host the Cinderella Conference on May 6 at the Abram Zuil Secondary School Court, before the tournament moves to Region Three for the West Side Conference on May 8.
After the conclusion of the regional conferences, attention will turn to the regional playoffs and finals, which are scheduled for June 10, with matches set to be played across Wednesday, Friday June 12, and Sunday June 14.
The festival will culminate in the National Championship and All-Star Games, running from June 28 to July 5, bringing together the best young talent from across the country. The celebrations will continue with the High School All-Star Weekend on July 11.
YBG also confirmed that more detailed information, including full schedules, game fixtures, and partnership activations, will be released in the coming days.
In a statement, the organisation expressed gratitude to its supporters, emphasizing their role in the continued growth of the sport. “We thank you for your continued support in advancing youth development through grassroots basketball nationwide,” the release noted.
Additionally, the official launch of the 19th KFC National Schools Basketball Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 12, at 2:00 pm at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
With a comprehensive calendar of events and nationwide participation, the festival which is sponsored by KFC Restaurant is once again poised to play a key role in developing young basketball talent while energizing communities across Guyana.
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