Jr. NBA Program
Objectives
- Provide entry-level basketball program for young children 5 to 7 years old
- Build a community of league organizers, parents, coaches committed to minor basketball
- Provide a fun, active and healthy learning environment
Curriculum
- Weekly 60 minute practices for 12 weeks
- Canadian Sport 4 Life/Long Term Athlete Development compliant
- Aligned with Canada Basketball's Developmental Pathway
- Curriculum has been developed by NBA Basketball Operations and a team of experts in child development and physical literacy, and basketball fundamentals
- Games will be modified to be age-appropriate, simple and fun
Equipment & Uniform
- Program will include age-appropriate equipment (smaller basketball and lowered adjustable hoops) and modified games
- Participants will receive a size-appropriate Spalding® Rookie Gear Basketball and NBA team branded t-shirt
Cost: $125.00
Approximate Start Date - November 2024
This session typically operates on the following days and times as identified by registration however, remains subject to change depending on registration.
Jr NBA Tots (U6, Co-Ed)- Saturday 8-9am St.Margaret's Centre
Jr NBA Boys (U8)- Wednesday 6-7pm at Hammonds Plains Consolidated School
Saturday 9-10am (U8, Co-Ed) at St.Margaret's Centre
Jr NBA Girls (U8)- Tuesday 6-7pm at Hammonds Plains Consolidated School
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