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July 10, 2008
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8th
Annual NIKE Star Search Camp to be Bigger and Better
 MIAMI, FL
-- The 8th annual NIKE Star Search
Basketball & Life Skills Development Camp is set for
July 14-18 at the G.C. Foster College of Physical
Education & Sports in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Since its
inception, over 80 male and female student/athletes have
secured full basketball scholarships to U.S. high
schools, colleges, and universities. This year's camp
promises to be bigger and better, with the participation
of a record number of representatives from education
institutions all over the United States.
 The
Jamaica Basketball Development (JBD) Inc, Jamaica
Amateur Basketball Association (JABA), NIKE, and
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) are again the official
sponsors of the camp, while G.C. Foster College will
once again provide accommodation for the
student/athletes.
 "We are excited to be able to host
this camp for another year and to provide a positive
influence on all camp participants," declared
Gary Henry, President of JBD, Inc. "Young adults,
now more than ever, need positive support and mentorship
to guide character development and to help them work
towards their future aspirations."
Registration begins on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 12:00
noon at G.C. Foster College.
The Jamaica Basketball Development (JBD), Inc. is a
not-for-profit organization that is committed to the
development of student/athletes in Jamaica. It is
comprised of former Jamaican national basketball team
members now living in the United States. Its mission is
to enrich the lives of Jamaican student/athletes, by
providing life skills development and opportunities to
further their educational development through the game
of basketball.
By Leonard Whyte -
Jamaica Basketball Development Inc.
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