Jr.NBA on the Whyte Ridge Outdoor Court
5-7 year old (born 2010-2012) boys and girls

June.28-August.30
11 weeks every Wednesday 5 or 6pm (will be decided after registration)
45 minute sessions

We require 1 volunteer per 5 kids, please consider helping out.  Full ciriculum is provided

About the Jr. NBA Program

Fun, Basketball Authentic, Maximum Basketball Touches

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

• The Jr. NBA program is a 12 week program that runs once a week for 45 minutes
• Created in alliance with Canadian Sport 4 Life/Long Term Athlete Development initiatives. Tell me more
• 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

Our Equipment & Uniform

• The Jr. NBA program include age-appropriate equipment (smaller basketball and lowered adjustable hoops) and modified games for children of this age-range
• Participants will receive a size-appropriate Spalding^® Rookie Gear Basketball and NBA team branded t-shirt