Camana Bay Sports & Recreation Ltd. have announced American professional basketball team, the Orlando Magic’s Captain and Point Guard, Jameer Nelson will be at The Arts & Recreation Centre, Camana Bay on Friday 26 July 2013 from 11am – 2pm to answer questions from Cayman’s media.

As the Cayman Islands continues to garner a reputation as a sports tourism destination in the Caribbean, Camana Bay’s popular Orlando Magic Basketball Camp adds another name to the Islands’ host of recent international sports star visitors.

In addition to a week of professional instruction from NBA youth coaches, aspiring hoop stars will spend one day training with professional basketball player Jameer Nelson, the Orlando Magic’s team Captain and Point Guard. The camp aims to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and teamwork amongst Cayman’s youth while providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young sports fans.

Nelson started his professional career in 2004, when he was drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. Nelson was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he has played for his entire professional career, earning prestigious titles including NBA All-Star (2009) and NBA All- Rookie Second Team (2005).

You will be able to see the sports star in action as well.

5th Annual Orlando Magic Basketball Camp:

22 – 26 July 2013

Session  I (7-12 year-olds): 8:30am-12pm | Session  II (12-17 year-olds): 12:30-4pm

The Arts & Recreation Centre, Camana Bay

This week, aspiring hoop stars are living out their basketball fantasies at the 5th Annual Camana Bay Orlando Magic Basketball Camp. Budding ball players can practice their jump shots as professional youth coaches from NBA basketball team the Orlando Magic teach young campers aged 7-17 dribbling, shooting and passing skills. In addition to one-of-a-kind professional instruction, full-court games and friendly contests, campers have the opportunity to train with special guest player Jameer Nelson from the Orlando Magic.