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Basketball Manitoba is proud to partner with Canada Basketball to offer a fantastic youth basketball programming initiative to residents across Manitoba! The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program (SNYB) 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 Steve Nash Youth Basketball 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 (LTAD). 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.
To create opportunities across Canada for all children and youth aged 5-13 to:
Participate in basketball,
Learn and play basketball, using qualified coaching and programming,
Learn to compete in a supportive and development-focused environment,
Improve the “Health of the Nation”.
Committed to the promotion and growth of basketball in Canada, Canada Basketball and Basketball Manitoba will Assist community leaders in the delivery and execution of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program in their local communities through the League Operations manual, Coach’s manual, Official’s Manual, and Parent’s Guide.
The program is administered by members of the local community and allows for consideration of specific community needs
The program is designed as a participant-centered, resource supported program administered for youth
The program’s foundation is the teaching of basketball fundamentals in a fun, positive environment
The
program is designed primarily for boys and girls 5-13. (Younger and
older players can participate and modifications can be made at the
local level)
All players receive equal playing and practice time (subject to attendance, discipline, etc.)
Weekly practice guidelines are no less than one practice for every game
Team parity is a goal for all leagues (local considerations may be a variable)
Scorekeeping and individual statistics are discouraged before the age of 10
The current pricing for the program will come to $40.00 per coach and player ($30.00 per package plus $10 Basketball Manitoba Membership and Insurance). The materials and items received are detailed above (insurance, uniforms, basketballs, coaching materials, referee materials and program administration materials).
If you are interested in hosting a Steve Nash Youth Basketball
Program in your Manitoba community this year, please complete the SNYB Site Application Form (PDF) and fax or mail it to Ian Dickey at Basketball Manitoba.
Steve Nash Youth Basketball Site Application Form to be completed by a
league or group interested in hosting the SNYB Program in their
community. Completed forms are to be faxed to Basketball Manitoba at
(204) 925-5929.
SNYB Merchandise Order Form to be used by groups who have already submitted the SNYB Site Application Form and have received approval by Basketball Manitoba to proceed.
SNYB - Coach's Registration Form to be completed by all active coaches
in the program and returned to the local host league or organization
(not Basketball MB or Canada Basketball).
SNYB Player Registration Form to be completed by each participant in
the program and returned to the local host league or organization
(not Basketball MB or Canada Basketball).
Programs 
SNYB
