The CB Canarias Foundation has concluded its summer activities in Romania, where it held two camps with a total of 106 participants, surpassing figures from previous editions. The outcome is positive both in terms of participation and organisation.
The CB Canarias Foundation has finished its fourth season of camps in Romania, with a balance they describe as very positive. The activities, which took place during July, had a total of 106 participants, exceeding the numbers from previous years. Specifically, the Bucharest camp, now in its fourth edition, gathered 58 players, while the Cluj-Napoca camp, in its second edition, had 48 registered.
The Canary Islands staff sent to Romania consisted of Pocho Jerez, coordinator of the women's youth teams of CB Canarias and coach of the Cadete and Júnior Cajasiete Femenino; Mauricio Rozas, coach of the Mini Masculino 2014 Cajasiete; and Javier León, coach of the Mensajero de Tercera with experience in the aurinegra youth system. Over two weeks, the coaches conveyed the working philosophy of the Tenerife club to the young Romanian basketball players.
Javier León highlighted the team's satisfaction: “We finished quite happy as both venues saw an increase in player participation, including boys and girls coming from other towns that were neither Bucharest nor Cluj-Napoca. I think the product is attractive.” The coach emphasized that many players repeat the experience, which he attributes to the work of the monitors: “This is undoubtedly the merit of the camp coaches, who gave 100 percent every day.”
León explained that the goal is not just to teach basketball but to share a way of understanding the game. “In our daily work, we aimed for the boys and girls to improve individually, to understand our basketball, conveying the concepts worked on in the CB Canarias youth system, adapting it to a game and a culture that are completely different. I believe they have understood that everything is part of a process,” he stated. He added, “It has once again been a pleasure and a privilege to spend these two weeks in Romania. We do not showcase the only possible basketball, but we teach a different way of believing in this game.”
For his part, Pocho Jerez rated the experience very positively: “The evaluation of these two weeks is very positive, not only due to the increase in registrations compared to previous editions but also because of the continuous improvement in organisation: the local coaches, the material resources available, the facilities, etc. Here, every detail is taken care of: food, transport… There is a noticeable general improvement year after year, and that speaks very well of the organisation and the responsible individuals.”
The camps took place from July 5 to 11 in Bucharest, and from July 13 to 19 in Cluj-Napoca. The CB Canarias Foundation, linked to the Tenerife club, has been promoting this initiative in Romania for four years, aiming to expand the methodology of its youth system and foster values such as teamwork and personal growth. The success in participation and the quality of the facilities suggest that the collaboration will continue in future editions.
For young Romanians, the opportunity to receive training from CB Canarias coaches adds significant value, as they gain firsthand knowledge of the methods of one of the most recognised basketball clubs in Spain. Additionally, the experience helps to strengthen ties between both sporting cultures. Looking ahead, the Foundation does not rule out expanding the number of venues or increasing the duration of the camps, as long as demand and resources allow.
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