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 2023
This session typically operates on the following days and times but remains subject to change depending on registration. Dates and times will be confirmed after registration closes October 23rd
Jr NBA Tots (Co-Ed)- Saturday 8-9am St.Margaret's Centre
Jr NBA Boys (age 6-7)- Wednesday 6-7pm at Hammonds Plains Consolidated School
Saturday 9-10am (Co-Ed) at St.Margaret's Centre
Jr NBA Girls (age 6-7)- Tuesday 6-7pm at Hammonds Plains Consolidated School
