Beyond the Horizons // Who We Are

The Somali Youth Basketball League (SYBL) is a volunteer, non-profit organization designed to offer a fun and competitive environment for youth. We are also geared to maintain a drug and violence free environment.



Our Goals
To provide an affordable venue that promotes interaction between youths and young adults of various communities, especially those considered at risk (defined as minorities/low income). To provide a forum in which youths can be mentored in terms of spiritual and physical knowledge by respected individuals within various communities in the context of a common interest through various guest speakers and workshops. To provide a positive environment and respite for youths from negative peer pressures, criminal propensities, dysfunctional families, and other environmental or socio-economic factors. To promote physical health, welfare, and maintenance as important components to an overall healthy lifestyle. To encourage youths and young adults to become comfortable and involved in activities they may not feel qualified to participate in otherwise through various volunteering opportunities. Through volunteer opportunities, providing youths and young adults the responsibilities and skills that they can develop to achieve success and confidence in future endeavours.

Our Objective
To fulfill a community need by fostering involvement and promoting a sense of community and good relations amongst youth and young adults of both Somali and non-Somali backgrounds, and the surrounding community in the context of multicultural athletic events. Using multicultural athletic events as a vehicle to achieve these goals is relevant as it promotes social interaction, cultural integration, teamwork, co-operation, communication, and a sense of accomplishment amongst the participants.