JrNBA (Rookie), ages 5-6 yr old starting in November 2023

For players born between January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018 

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 45 minute sessions
• 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
• Players learn through variety of games

Equipment & Uniform

• Players learn on 6.5 foot high hoops made specifically for the Jr. NBA program
• Participants will receive a size-appropriate Spalding^® Rookie Gear Basketball and NBA team branded t-shirt