ABOUT THE JR. NBA YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM
FUNDAMENTALS | LEARNING | ACTIVITY | SUCCESS | RESPECT
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 high performance opportunities.
- Character Building - Help athletes maximize their potential, using basketball as a vehicle to develop character and life skills.
Description
- Age 5-12 | Co-ed | 12 Weeks | 45-75 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
- Holistic approach to athlete development based off of the Sport Canada LTAD Model
Benefits
- 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
.png)
Jr. NBA Youth Basketball Ages 5-6
Basketball development and movement skills
Registration Fee: $165
Includes:
- 10-12 week introductory program with 1 session/week
- Volunteer coaches (curriculum and training provided)
- Jersey, ball and bag
Important Dates:
- Winter Registration - November 28th, 2023 - December 17th 2023 (First come, first serve. Limited spaces available)
- Start Date: January, 2024
- End Date: March, 2024
| Day & Time | Community Centre |
| Sunday 8:45am | Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre (South) |
| Tuesday 5:45pm | Sunova Centre - West St. Paul (North) |
| Tuesday 5:00pm | Southdale Community Centre (South East) |
| Wednesday 5:30pm | Maples Community Centre (North) |
| Wednesday 5:30pm | Sport Manitoba Gym (Central) |
| Saturday 9:00am | Lindenwoods Community Centre (South West) |
| Saturday 8:30am | Ecole Sage Creek (South East) |
Jr. NBA Youth Basketball Ages 7-12
Basketball development sessions
Registration Fee: $200
Includes:
- 10-12 week program with 1 session/week
- Coached by Student-Athletes
- Jersey included
Bring your own ball.
Important Dates:
- Winter Registration - November 28th - December 17th 2023 (First come, first serve. Limited spaces available)
- Start Date: January, 2024
- End Date: March, 2024
| Day & Time | Community Centre |
| Ages 7-9 | Wednesday 6:45 pm Maples Community Centre |
| Ages 10-12 | Wednesdays 8:00 pm Maples Community Centre |
| Ages 7-9 | Thursday 5:45 pm Sunova Centre - West St Paul |
| Ages 7-8 | Friday 6:00 pm Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre |
| Ages 9-10 | Friday 7:15 pm Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre |
| Ages 11-12 | Friday 8:30 pm Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre |