The Niagara Basketball Academy is a proud host of the Jr NBA Youth Basketball Program for the Niagara Region and will provide three (3) programs throughout the year. Sign-up for all three (3) or have the flexibility to commit to the program that best meets your schedule. Flexibility is the key!
Cost per session is $80.
Note: Players will receive only one (1) player package per year
LOCATION:
Individualized programs based on registration in Grimsby/Beamsville, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland/Pelham, and Port Colborne
WINTER PROGRAM (6-8 Sessions)
MONDAY NIGHT - BOYS - EASTDALE SECONDARY - TIME TBD
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - GIRLS - EASTDALE SECONDARY - TIME TBD
Start Date: Monday, January 13 & Wednesday, January 15
PROGRAMS
WINTER PROGRAM
JANUARY - MARCH BREAK
SPRING PROGRAM
APRIL - MAY
Jr. NBA Youth Basketball 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 a 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 | Girls Divisions & Boys Divisions Separated | 3 Sessions - Fall, Winter, Spring | 60 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
- A holistic approach to athlete development based off of the Sport Canada LTAD Model
BENEFITS
For Players
- Enrollment in the official grassroots youth development program of Canada Basketball
- Proven curriculum aligned with the LTAD Model
- Coaching from NCCP FUNdamentals trained JNYB Coaches
- Player Package including jersey, basketball, drawstring bag, certificate, and poster
- Parents’ Guide for all JNYB parents
- Provincial and national membership and liability insurance
For Coaches
- Coach training through the NCCP FUNdamentals Workshop
- JNYB Game Plan online portal registration and access
- JNYB Curriculum including Coach Manual, Lesson Plans, Drill Bank, and additional resources
- Dri-fit shirt and Fox 40 whistle
- Provincial and national membership and liability insurance