Published 4 July 2023
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St Kitts to Host Inaugural Crime Intervention Soccer Camp for Youths
Basseterre 03/07/2023. St. Kitts is gearing up to host a ground-breaking event aimed
at combating crime and fostering positive youth development. The Security Forces
United Football Team is launching a unique crime intervention initiative, which will be
executed through the inaugural Crime Intervention Summer Soccer Camp. This
transformative project, organized in collaboration with coaches from American colleges
and academies, will take place in the federation from July 17th to 28th, 2023.
In light of the alarming surge in criminal activity and its devastating impact on the
younger generation, this crime intervention soccer camp holds immense significance.
Too many young lives have been needlessly lost, families torn apart, and children left
without fathers. The Security Forces United Football Team recognizes the urgent need
for community policing and aims to target youths across the federation through this
remarkable initiative.
The Crime Intervention Summer Soccer Camp is designed to not only nurture soccer
skills but also promote personal development among participants. Soccer coaches
from American colleges and academies will lead the camp, offering their expertise to
the aspiring young players. By attracting a new generation to the sport, the project
aspires to cultivate top sportsmen and women in St. Kitts & Nevis. Moreover, it seeks
to inspire and motivate young individuals to excel academically while pursuing
sporting excellence. By providing positive alternatives to crime and anti-social
behavior, the camp aims to shape a brighter future for the nation’s youth.
Inspector John Bergan, the lead for this crime intervention initiative, emphasizes the
historic nature of the Crime Intervention Summer Soccer Camp. He believes it will
serve as a transformative milestone in the growth and development of youth soccer in
the federation.
The camp also presents an extraordinary opportunity for the participating American
coaches. Along with coaching activities, they will engage in school talks and scouting
for soccer talent within the federation. This talent identification process aims to secure
athletic scholarships for promising players to attend colleges in the United States and
explore semi-professional opportunities. In addition, the camp aims to foster enduring
relationships within the soccer community by donating sporting equipment and
sharing their expertise.
The Security Forces United Football Club has joined with the government, local
businesses, the Dr. Denzil Douglas charity Global Lifestyle Foundation and the US
branch of the Reach One Teach One Building Bridges to Success organization to
ensure the success of this impactful event. Through collaborative efforts, the camp will
create a memorable and life-changing experience for the youths of St. Kitts and Nevis,
shaping their future through the power of soccer.
For more information contact:
Inspector John Bergan
Phone: 1 (869) 662 1180
Email: [email protected]
