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1 June 2010
Team Jamaica Bickle
Celebrating 16 Years of Service to “Our
Athletes, Our Ambassadors.”
T.J.B Alumni
Message From Team
Trivia Question:
This year’s T.J.B. Honoree Olympian Sandie Richards was born in the parish of ___________ and
competed for _______________High school.
Log on to www. TeamJamaicaBickle.com for answer
Contact Us: teamjamaicabickle@gmail.com
ABOUT Team Jamaica Bickle
The rise of the Jamaican phenom Usain Bolt has catapulted Jamaica’s worldwide recognition as an athletic superpower, but we
must remain cognizant that it took great skill, care, sacrifice and many unsung heroes to build the slingshot and we are still
building. This year Jamaica celebrated 100 years of Boys and Girls High School Champs only the third longest running athletic
meet in the world behind the Olympics and Penn Relays. Any Jamaican athlete will tell you that as a youngster they looked
forward to two events, “Champs” and “Penns”. Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell, Yohan Blake and other stellar professional
athletes were once teenagers traveling to the U.S. to compete at Penn Relays and as always Team Jamaica Bickle (T.J.B.)
was there to receive them creating a home away from home environment so that they could be set to perform at their best.
Team Jamaica Bickle was launched in 1994 with little resources and a big vision. Lifetime partner Vincent Hosang and his team
have provided thousands of meals to athletes and coaches over 16 years. While helping in the very vital provision of bickle
during the Penn Relays, T.J.B. negotiates hotel accommodations and rates, provide transportation, chiropractors and a venue
for meetings with university coaches among many other services. The umbrella of functions and services continue to broaden,
in 2010 these resources were graciously extended to host teams from Trinidad, Barbados and Guyana. We are excited about
the expansion and proud that other countries have recognized our service to the community and we look forward to a bright
future together.
T.J.B. provides scholarship grants to G.C. Foster College in Jamaica and so far handed over $23,000 based on academics
and need. The Awesome Power Track Club located in Queens is also mainly funded by T.J.B. and aids in the development of
young athletes in the local New York area. Team Jamaica Bickle is dedicated to the development and promotion of Brand
Jamaica; sports being one of the biggest promoters of our island home we look for unique ways to incorporate economic
development through sports. For the past two years T.J.B. has joined forces with the Gibson Relays to bring U.S. teams to
compete at the event in Jamaica.
As part of T.J.B’s mission we bring community businesses in direct contact with their target market thus giving them a unique
opportunity to market their services and goods while helping the athletes. We could not have done all that we do without
corporate sponsorship and help from the community. Please continue to do your part, donate at www.TeamJamaicaBickle.com
or send checks to 159-05 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, New York 11432.
DONATE @ www.TeamJamaicaBickle.com
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