Regional director Robert Uy of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas welcomed the formation of the Basketball Coaches Association of Negros headed by Bobby Tee of Bacolod Tay Tung High School.

Uy, owner of Toyota Motors in Bacolod and Panay, and guest speaker during the event thanked BCAN for recognizing his SBP leadership and congratulated some 20 local mentors who attended the induction ceremony on Wednesday at Apollo Restaurant Shopping.

Uy lauded the group and handed over to Tee an undisclosed amount as seed support to the future projects of the association.

He also expounded on the value of cooperation and told his listeners to set aside personal interest in order for BCAN to last long.

Uy said he will inform coaches of the sport in Panay to follow what has been started here in Negros.

Tee, in his welcome address, thanked Uy for his generosity which will be used for programs and activities that will benefit basketball enthusiasts and the coaches themselves.

He said in life and sports, which are both surrounded by pressure of competition, winning is not only that counts but building character, sticking with principles and valuing integrity.

BCAN's first project is a Summer Training Camp for kids 12 Under from April 1 -12, 2013 either at St. John's Institute or Trinity Christian School covered court.

Registration fee will include cost of t-shirt and ball for participants.

As for coaches who want to join BCAN, the membership fee is P200 and monthly dues of P100. They may contact Tee or Vice President Elmo Quiatchon of Mansilingan Christian Academy, treasurer Nene Sibaya of SJI and other officers for more details.

Present at the Wednesday induction were Rene Quizon, Gerom Aledron, Jake Azucena, Junjun Gustilo, Magro Librodo, Nestor Ordonio and wife, Monmon Ordas, Lando Herdon, among others.*NAB

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