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 10 weeks
- Canadian Sport 4 Life/Long Term Athlete Development compliant
- Aligned with Canada Basketball's Developmental Pathway
- Developed by NBA Basketball Operations and a team of experts in child development, physical literacy, and basketball fundamentals
Equipment
- 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
