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Tots Division: 3-4 years old (Co-ed) 

• Sessions at 9:00 AM 

Rookie Division: 5-6 years old (Co-ed)

• Sessions at 10:00 AM 

Junior Division: 7-9 years old (Co-ed) 

• Sessions at 11:00 AM 

Youth Division: 10-12 years old (Co-ed) 

• Sessions at 12:00 PM

We will update this page as more information becomes available. For all inquiries, please contact leo.bnwt@gmail.com

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 OVERVIEW

The Jr NBA Program is a national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game for basketball. This grassroots initiative supports and empowers community-based recreational groups and facilities, schools and other institutions across Canada in an effort to positively influence youth through basketball. The goal of the program is to allow participants the opportunity to maximize their potential, while promoting the importance of youth basketball as a vehicle to build character, discipline, self-esteem and sportsmanship.

The model for Jr NBA program was established after extensive research of existing community basketball programs from across North America and follows the guidelines of Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model. The program is flexible in nature to allow local organizers to adapt the program and implement it in their community while following the principles and philosophies of the program.
 

OBJECTIVES

• Participation – Provide opportunities for youth ages 5-12 across Canada to play basketball.

• Education – NCCP FUNdamentals Coach Workshop and full basketball curriculum with supporting resources.

• Development – Develop young athletes in alignment with the Sport Canada LTAD Model and stage-appropriate drills and games.

• Progression – Entry to the Canada Basketball development pathway, encouraging athletes to pursue high performance opportunity.

• Character Building – Help athletes maximize their potential, using basketball as a vehicle to develop character and life skills.
   

DESCRIPTION

• Age 5-12 | Co-ed| 10 to 12 Weeks | 45-75 Min. Sessions

• A national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball.

• Empowering basketball communities, clubs, and facilities

• Positively impact youth through the sport of basketball

• Holistic approach to athlete development based off of the Sport Canada LTAD Model
   

BENEFITS

For Players:

1. Enrollment in the official grassroots youth development program of Canada Basketball

2. Proven curriculum aligned with the LTAD Model

3. Coaching from NCCP FUNdamentals trained JNYB Coaches

4. Player Package including jersey and basketball

5. Parents’ Guide for all JNYB parents

6. Provincial and national membership and liability insurance.

For Coaches:

1. Coach training through the NCCP FUNdamentals Workshop;

2. JNYB GamePlan online portal registration and access;

3. JNYB Curriculum including Coach Manual, Lesson Plans, Drill Bank, and additional resources;

4. Dri-fit shirt, Fox 40 whistle and  Enhanced Police information check;

5. Provincial and national membership and liability insurance.

For Hosts:

1. A comprehensive, adaptable, and proven program aligned with the LTAD Model;

2. Endorsement from NBA Canada, Canada Basketball, Basketball NWT, and Sport Canada;

3. JNYB Operations Manual and support from Canada Basketball and BNWT Staff;

4. Coach training through the NCCP FUNdamentals Workshop.

5. Each participant in the Jr. NBA receives a Player Package, and coaches receive a Coach Package

6. Parents’ Guide for all JNYB parents

7. Use of the Jr. NBA name, marks, logos, images, and other marketing materials

8. No start-up fee and affordable registration for players and coaches