Community outreach programme is a slam-dunking success
The Sheffield Sharks basketball club RESPECT community outreach programme, supported by Canon Medical Systems UK, has reached a positive conclusion to its 2018/19 school initiative. The scheme has positively impacted more than 600 year five and six primary school children led by British basketball league professionals.
A finale of 160 primary school children from 13 schools in the South Yorkshire area battled it out to be champions at the English Institute of Sport. In addition, a fund-raising effort by Canon Medical Systems UK to raise money for a dedicated RESPECT project minibus successfully achieved its target.
At the tournament, children, parents and teachers gathered on basketball courts for mini games refereed by Sheffield Sharks players, coaches and volunteers. The event was hosted and supported by Canon Medical Systems UK and included full company management attendance and provision of special sports kit to the children.
Picture: Players in the Sheffield Sharks RESPECT tournament.
Published on page 26 of the December 2019 issue of RAD Magazine.
