In Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) games, competitors have only 40 minutes on the court to play and prove they are better than the other team. Referees have the challenging task of managing the game’s physical interaction not only by calling fouls but also by endeavoring to get it right consistently, for all the players, teams, and fans. The BEBL recognizes that good healthy competition on the court builds character, camaraderie, and community while providing a positive night of family entertainment. The unfortunate incident (s) that occurred during Friday night’s game between the Belize City Hurricanes and San Pedro Tiger Sharks fell short of that objective. During that game, a player from the Belize Hurricanes attempted to attack a referee, had to be restrained, and was ejected from the competition. The behavior of the player, Alex Carcamo, a seasoned veteran, was disappointing at best and definitely not the model behavior we encourage from our athletes, coaches, teams, and fans.
The BEBL has strict rules to restrict players but incidents still happen. The League condemns any act of aggression or attempts at intimidation against other players, officials, or fans. We aim to promote fair play, respect, and basketball development in Belize. The events, from last Friday night, are currently under review by the Office of the Commissioner and an announcement will follow shortly with the appropriate penalties and corrective measures.
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For more information contact:
Office of the Commissioner