What is Jr. NBA?

Jr. NBA is designed for very young boys and girls, and provides an entry-level basketball program by providing a fun, active and healthy learning environment. Cost is $125. NBA shirt, colourful size-appropriate basketball, tote bags and certificate of achievement are included in cost.
 
• For children aged 5, WILBA will offer a 10-week session on Saturday afternoons at John Rennie H.S. upper gym for 60 minutes  with fall and winter sessions.

Objectives
 
• Provide entry-level basketball program for young children
• 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
• 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
 
Equipment & Uniform
 
• 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 and NBA team branded t-shirt

Selection Process: Registration- subject to space availability
 
Number of players: 20 players per session
 
Commitment: 1 hour on Saturday afternoons for 10 week sessions
 
Program dates: Jr. NBA is offer twice a year (fall and winter sessions)