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PUBLISHED ON October 01, 2018
The following is a list of RECOMMENDATIONS as developed by the Basketball Manitoba Technical Committee. Some of these recommendations may already be implemented into your level of play and others may be coming over the next few years. Nothing on this chart is final and will contently be reviewed and updated moving forward. Your feedback on the below information is always welcomed!

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PUBLISHED ON September 05, 2014

Basketball Manitoba Privacy Policy

For not-for-profit organizations in Manitoba, the privacy of personal information is governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Policy is based on the standards required by PIPEDA as interpreted by Basketball Manitoba.



Definitions

1. The following terms have these meanings in this Policy:
  • “Commercial Activity” – any particular transaction, act or conduct that is of a commercial character.
  • “Participants” – Refers to all categories of individual members and/or registrants defined in the By-laws of Basketball Manitoba who are subject to the policies of Basketball Manitoba, as well as all people employed by, contracted by, or engaged in activities with Basketball Manitoba including, but not limited to, employees, contractors, Athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers, managers, administrators, committee members, parents or guardians, spectators, and Directors and Officers 
  • “Personal Information” – any information about an individual that relates to the person’s personal characteristics including, but not limited to gender, age, income, home address, home phone number, ethnic background, family status, health history, and health conditions
  • “Stakeholder” – Individuals employed by, or engaged in activities on behalf of, Basketball Manitoba including coaches, staff members, contract personnel, volunteers, managers, administrators, committee members, and directors and officers of Basketball Manitoba

Purpose

2. Basketball Manitoba recognizes participants’ right to privacy with respect to their Personal Information. This policy describes the way that Basketball Manitoba collects, uses, safeguards, discloses, and disposes of personal Information.


Application of this Policy

3. This policy applies to all stakeholders and participants in connection with personal information that is collected, used, or disclosed during Basketball Manitoba’s activity.

4. Except as provided in PIPEDA, Basketball Manitoba’s Board of Directors will have the authority to interpret any provision of this policy that is contradictory, ambiguous, or unclear.

Obligations

5. Basketball Manitoba is obligated to follow and abide by PIPEDA in all matters involving the collection, use, and disclosure of personal Information.

6. In addition to fulfilling the legal obligations required by PIPEDA, Basketball Manitoba’s stakeholders will not:
  • Publish, communicate, divulge, or disclose to any unauthorized person, firm, corporation, or third party any personal Information without the express written consent of the participant
  • Knowingly place themselves in a position where they are under obligation to any organization to disclose personal Information
  • In the performance of their official duties, disclose personal Information to family members, friends, colleagues, or organizations in which their family members, friends, or colleagues have an interest
  • Derive personal benefit from personal Information that they have acquired during fulfilling their duties with Basketball Manitoba
  • Accept any gift or favour that could be construed as being given in anticipation of, or in recognition for, the disclosure of personal information

Accountability

7. The President and the Executive Director will act as Privacy Officers and are responsible for the implementation of this policy and monitoring information collection and data security and ensuring that all staff receive appropriate training on privacy issues and their responsibilities. This also includes the handling of personal information access requests and complaints.

 
8. Duties

The President and/or Executive Director will:
  • Implement procedures to protect personal information
  • Establish procedures to receive and respond to complaints and inquiries
  • Record all persons having access to personal information
  • Ensure any third-party providers abide by this policy
  • Train and communicate to staff information about Basketball Manitoba’s privacy policies and practices.

Identifying Purposes

9. Basketball Manitoba may collect personal information from participants and prospective participants for purposes that include, but are not limited to:

Communications
  • Sending communications in the form of e-mails or a newsletter with content related to Basketball Manitoba’s programs, events, fundraising, activities, discipline, appeals, and other pertinent information
  • Publishing articles, media relations and postings on Basketball Manitoba’s website, displays or posters
  • Award nominations, biographies, and media relations
  • Communication within and between stakeholders and participants
  • Discipline results and long-term suspension list
  • Checking residency status

Registration, Database Entry and Monitoring
  • Registration of programs, events, and activities
  • Database entry at the Coaching Association of Canada and to determine level of coaching certification, coaching qualifications, and coach selection.
  • Database entry to determine level of officiating certification and qualifications
  • Determination of eligibility, age group and appropriate level of play/competition
  • Athlete registration, outfitting uniforms, and various components of athlete and team selection
  • Technical monitoring, officials training, educational purposes, sport promotion, and media publications

Sales, Promotions and Merchandising
  • Purchasing equipment, coaching manuals, resources, and other products
  • Promotion and sale of merchandise

General
  • Travel arrangement and administration
  • Implementation of Basketball Manitoba’s screening program
  • Medical emergency, emergency contacts or reports relating to medical or emergency issues
  • Determination of membership demographics and program wants and needs
  • Managing insurance claims and insurance investigations
  • Video recording and photography for personal use, and not commercial gain, by spectators, parents, and friends
  • Video recording and photography for promotional use, marketing, and advertising by Basketball Manitoba
  • Payroll, honorariums, company insurance and health plans

10. Basketball Manitoba’s stakeholders may collect personal information from participants and prospective participants for other purposes, provided that documented consent specifying the use of the personal Information is obtained from the participants or prospective participants.

Consent

11. By providing personal information to Basketball Manitoba, participants are implying their consent to the use of that personal information for the purposes identified in the Identifying Purposes section of this Policy.

12. At the time of the collection of personal information and prior to the use or disclosure of the personal information, Basketball Manitoba will obtain consent from all participants by lawful means. Basketball Manitoba may collect personal information without consent when it is reasonable to do so and permitted by law.

13. In determining whether to obtain written or implied consent, Basketball Manitoba will consider the sensitivity of the personal information, as well the participants’ reasonable expectations. Participants may consent to the collection and specified use of personal information in the following ways:
  • Completing and/or signing an application form
  • Checking a checkbox, or selecting an option (such as ‘Yes’ or ‘I agree’)
  • Providing written consent either physically or electronically
  • Consenting orally in person
  • Consenting orally over the phone

14. Basketball Manitoba will not, as a condition of providing a product or service, require participants to consent to the use, collection, or disclosure of personal information beyond what is required to fulfill the specified purpose of the product or service.

15. A participant may withdraw consent in writing, at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. 

16. Basketball Manitoba will not obtain consent from participants who are minors, seriously ill, or mentally incapacitated. Consent from these individuals will be obtained from a parent, legal guardian, or a person having power of attorney.

17. Basketball Manitoba is not required to obtain consent for the collection of personal information, and may use personal information without the participant’s knowledge or consent, only if:
  • It is clearly in the participant’s interests and the opportunity for obtaining consent is not available in a timely way
  • Knowledge and consent would compromise the availability or accuracy of the personal information and collection is required to investigate a breach of an agreement or a contravention of a federal or provincial law
  • An emergency threatens a participant’s life, health, or security 
  • The information is publicly available as specified in PIPEDA

18. Basketball Manitoba is also not required to obtain consent for the collection of personal information if the information is for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes.

19. Basketball Manitoba may disclose personal information without the participant’s knowledge or consent only:
  • To a lawyer representing Basketball Manitoba
  • To collect a debt that the participant owes to Basketball Manitoba
  • To comply with a subpoena, a warrant, or an order made by a court or other body with appropriate jurisdiction
  • To a government institution that has requested the information and identified its lawful authority, if that government institution indicates that disclosure is for one of the following purposes: enforcing or carrying out an investigation, gathering intelligence relating to any federal, provincial, or foreign law, national security, or the conduct of international affairs, or administering any federal or provincial law
  • To an investigative body named in PIPEDA or a government institution, if Basketball Manitoba believes the personal information concerns a breach of an agreement, contravenes a federal, provincial, or foreign law, or if Basketball Manitoba suspects the personal information relates to national security or the conduct of international affairs
  • To an investigative body for purposes related to the investigation of a breach of an agreement or a contravention of a federal or provincial law
  • In an emergency threatening a participant’s life, health, or security (Basketball Manitoba will inform the participant of the disclosure)
  • To an archival institution
  • 20 years after the individual's death or 100 years after the record was created
  • If it is publicly available as specified in PIPEDA
  • If otherwise required by law

Accuracy, Retention, and Openness

20. To minimize the possibility that inappropriate personal information may be used to decide about a member, personal information will be accurate, complete, and as up to date as is necessary for the purposes for which it will be used.

21. Personal information will be retained if reasonably necessary to enable participation in Basketball Manitoba programs, events, and activities, and to maintain historical records as may be required by law or by governing organizations.

22. Basketball Manitoba’s stakeholders will be made aware of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of personal information and are required to comply with Basketball Manitoba’s Confidentiality Policy.

23. Personal information will be protected against loss or theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal information.

24. Personal information that has been used to decide about a participant will be maintained for a minimum of one year to allow the individual the opportunity to access the personal information after the decision has been made.

25. Basketball Manitoba will make the following information available to participants:
This Privacy Policy
  • Any additional documentation that further explains Basketball Manitoba’s Privacy Policy
  • The name or title, and the address, of the person who is accountable for Basketball Manitoba’s Privacy Policy
  • The means of gaining access to personal information held by Basketball Manitoba
  • A description of the type of personal information held by Basketball Manitoba, including a general account of its use
  • Identification of any third parties to which personal information is made available

Access

26. Upon written request, and with assistance from Basketball Manitoba after confirming the participant’s identity, participants may be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and will be given access to that personal information. Participants are also entitled to be informed of the source of the personal information and provided with an account of third parties to which the personal information has been disclosed.

27. Unless there are reasonable grounds to extend the time limit, requested personal information will be disclosed to the participant, at no cost to the participant, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written request.

28. Participants may be denied access to their personal information if the information:
Is prohibitively costly to provide
  • Contains references to other individuals
  • Cannot be disclosed for legal, security, or commercial proprietary purposes
  • Is subject to solicitor-client privilege or litigation privilege 

29. If Basketball Manitoba refuses a request for personal information, it shall inform the participant the reasons for the refusal and identify the associated provisions of PIPEDA that support the refusal.

Compliance Challenges

30. Participants are able to challenge Basketball Manitoba for its compliance with this policy.

31. Upon receipt of a complaint, Basketball Manitoba will:
  • Record the date the complaint is received
  • Notify the Privacy Officer who will serve in a neutral, unbiased capacity to resolve the complaint
  • Acknowledge receipt of the complaint by way of telephone conversation and clarify the nature of the complaint within seven (7) days of receipt of the complaint
    • d. Appoint an investigator using Basketball Manitoba’s personnel or an independent investigator, who will have the skills necessary to conduct a fair and impartial investigation and will have unfettered access to all file and personnel
    • e. Upon completion of the investigation and within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint, the investigator will submit a written report to Basketball Manitoba
    • f. Notify the complainant the outcome of the investigation and any relevant steps taken to rectify the complaint, including any amendments to policies and procedures
32. Basketball Manitoba will not dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline, harass, or otherwise disadvantage any the participant who:
  • Challenges Basketball Manitoba for its compliance with this policy
  • Refuses to contravene this policy or PIPEDA
  • Takes precautions not to contravene this policy or PIPEDA; even though said precautions may be in opposition to the regular duties performed by the participant

Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors Approval Date: January 30, 2023








Contact Information:

Privacy Officer
Basketball Manitoba
Room 324 - 145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba   R3B 2Z6
Phone (204) 925-5775  Fax (204) 925-5929



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PUBLISHED ON June 04, 2014
Active ImageBasketball Manitoba has announced that it will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 11 at Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue at 7:00 pm.  The meeting is open to all Basketball Manitoba member associations and to the public.  Details include...
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PUBLISHED ON July 06, 2013



Welcome to Basketball Manitoba!

Basketball Manitoba is the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) dedicated to promoting, developing, and governing basketball in the province of Manitoba. This organization is committed to ensuring that the sport is accessible to all Manitobans and fostering a community where basketball can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

Governance and Leadership
The organization is managed by a Board of 10 Directors elected by its members. This Board is responsible for setting Basketball Manitoba's strategic direction and ensuring that the association's programs are inclusive and reach as many people as possible. The Board's commitment is to foster a thriving basketball community through effective leadership and governance.

History and Incorporation
Basketball Manitoba was incorporated on October 29, 1976, originally under the name "Manitoba Amateur Basketball Association." Over the years, it has evolved and now operates as "Basketball Manitoba." The organization has a rich history of promoting basketball, adapting to the community's changing needs while staying true to its core mission of developing the sport.

Programs and Membership
Basketball Manitoba offers a wide range of programs designed to cater to various aspects of the sport. These programs include player training and development, coaching education, and referee certification. The organization prides itself on its comprehensive approach to the sport, ensuring that all members—players, coaches, and referees—receive the support and resources they need.

ManitobaCommunity and Impact
The impact of Basketball Manitoba extends beyond the court. The organization plays a pivotal role in building community spirit and encouraging healthy lifestyles by providing structured programs and fostering a love for the game. The association's efforts help to cultivate a vibrant basketball culture in Manitoba, where the sport is not just played but celebrated.

Basketball Manitoba remains dedicated to its mission of promoting and developing basketball, striving to make the sport a central part of life in Manitoba. The organization continues to inspire and engage the next generation of basketball enthusiasts through its various initiatives and programs.

Mission

Dedicated to the promotion and development of basketball in Manitoba.

Vision

Basketball Manitoba – Strive for Excellence! Play for Life!

Values

Basketball Manitoba values itself as an organization that emphasizes integrity, respect and inclusion in pursuing excellence.

Vision Priorities

  1. We coordinate basketball in Manitoba by developing relationships/partnerships and by providing leadership and governance. We accomplish this together by setting common goals and policies through effective communication.
  2. We enhance basketball by pursuing increased access to facilities and ensuring financial stability.
  3. We promote, deliver and support developmentally appropriate programs that are athlete-centred, coach-driven and official supported.

Mandate

Basketball Manitoba is responsible for the promotion and development of basketball in Manitoba. It includes:
  • Promote and coordinate the development of elite athletes, coaches, officials and administrators.
  • Promote and encourage participation in basketball in Manitoba as a means of improving fitness and encouraging leadership and sportsmanship.
  • Establishing, administering, and enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the sport of basketball competitions within the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) jurisdiction.
  • Ensure that Basketball Manitoba Programs are executed to maximum advantage.
  • Encourage and stimulate public awareness of the sport of basketball in Manitoba and the role of Basketball Manitoba.

Structure

Basketball Manitoba has ten Directors who comprise the Board and manage the Association's interests and future. Different Board Member positions include President, Director of Finance, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of High Performance, Director of Coaching Development, Director of Official Development, and Director of Competition.

The Board is also responsible for appointing and hiring all Basketball Manitoba employees.  Basketball Manitoba employs three full-time staff members; Executive Director Adam Wedlake, Program Coordinator Tiara Licsi and High-Performance Coach / Technical Director Dan Becker, along with Randy Kusano in a part-time role as High-Performance Coach - Female.  These three staff members work from the Basketball Manitoba office at 145 Pacific Ave in Winnipeg. They see to the day-to-day activities, responsibilities, and programs that Basketball Manitoba offers.

Office Location & Map

Basketball Manitoba's office is located in room 324 in the Sport Manitoba building, which is located at 145 Pacific Avenue (at Lily St.) in downtown Winnipeg. Office hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  The office is closed for all statutory holidays.

Packages and deliveries can be left at the main floor reception desk at 145 Pacific Avenue between 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday and most Saturdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Parking

The Canada Games Sport for Life Centre Parkade is accessible off of Alexander Ave (see below map).  The parkade rates are $2.50 per hour and $1.50 for every 30 minutes after.  During the day, street parking is metered and costs $2.50 for 2 hours. After 5:30 pm, there is FREE unlimited street parking available in the building area.  There are paid surface lots in the area, which are managed by Impark.  See a live area parking map here. 

SPORT MANITOBA PARKADE


SPORT MANITOBA GROUP ACCESS ENTRANCE 


Office Location Map



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The facility has five AEDs. Here's where you can find them, in case of an emergency: 
  • Main floor – beside the reception desk, beside the women’s washroom entrance
  • 2nd floor – in the Sport Medicine Clinic, behind the reception desk
  • L2  courts – in the northeast corner of the gymnasium
  • L3 Performance Centre – in the hallway, just inside the performance centre doors
  • L4 Fitness Centre – on the wall behind the guest services desk

Basketball Manitoba Administrative History

Past Presidents of Basketball Manitoba

1976- 1978        Aaron Wolinsky
1978 -1982        Ralph Watts
1982- 1985        Bill Wedlake
1985-1995         Tom Kendall
1995-1999         Orton Harrison
2000-2013         Joe DiCurzio
2013-2023         Ross Wedlake
2023-present     Sara Gillis

Past Executive Directors of Basketball Manitoba

1976-1979         Scott Taylor
1979-1985         Rick Lambert
1985-1995         Gail Kendall
1995-1998         Tracy Turner
1998-1999         Adam Wedlake
1999-2005         Tracy Turner
2005-2006         Irv Hanec
2006-present     Adam Wedlake

Basketball Manitoba Office Locations

1973-1977          379 Cumberland, Winnipeg, MB
1977-1980          1301 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB
1980 -1986         1700 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB
1986-1987          945 St James Street, Winnipeg, MB
1987-1990          495 St. Mathews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
1990-2009          200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
2010-present      145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Logo History
1976-1986

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1986-1997

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1997- present

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Current Logo Usage and Samples



Basketball Manitoba, Inc.
145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg  Manitoba  Canada  R3B 2Z6
Phone 204.925.5775
Fax 204.925.5929


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PUBLISHED ON June 14, 2013
Broadway Drill Hall circa 1910

By Vic Pruden, July 2005 

BASKETBALL, the game first invented by Canadian-born James Naismith in 1891, was quickly adopted by Manitobans. The first known men's basketball game in the province was played in 1900, at Winnipeg’s Broadway Drill Hall, at Broadway and Osborne. The final score was 4-1.





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PUBLISHED ON June 13, 2013

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Basketball, a game that started with 18 men in a YMCA gymnasium in Springfield, Mass., has grown into a game that more than 300 million people play worldwide. The man who created this instantly successful sport was Dr. James Naismith.

Under orders from Dr. Luther Gulick, head of Physical Education at the School for Christian Workers. Naismith had 14 days to create an indoor game that would provide an "athletic distraction" for a rowdy class through the brutal New England winter. Naismith's invention didn't come easily.  Getting close to the deadline, he struggled to keep the class' faith.  His first intention was to bring outdoor games indoors, i.e., soccer and lacrosse. These games proved too physical and cumbersome. At his wits' end, Naismith recalled a childhood game that required players to use finesse and accuracy to become successful. After brainstorming this new idea, Naismith developed basketball's original 13 rules and consequently, the game of basketball. As basketball's popularity grew, Naismith neither sought publicity nor engaged in self-promotion.

Naismith devised a set of thirteen rules of basketball:The first basketball court, Springfield (Massachusetts) YMCA.

He was first and foremost a physical educator who embraced recreational sport but shied away from the glory of competitive athletics. Naismith
was an intense student, collecting four degrees in the diverse fields of Philosophy, Religion, Physical Education and Medicine. Although he never had the opportunity to see the game become the astonishing spectacle it is today, Naismith's biggest thrill came when he was sponsored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to witness basketball become an Olympic sport at the 1936 Games held in Berlin. Naismith became famous for creating the game of basketball, a stroke of genius that never brought him fame or fortune during his lifetime, but enormous recognition following his passing in 1939. For his historic invention, Naismith's name adorns the world's only Basketball Hall of Fame, a tribute that forever makes James Naismith synonymous with basketball.

The original rules of basketball as written by James Naismith in 1891

  1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
  2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never with the fist.
  3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.
  4. The ball must be held in or between the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding it.
  5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.
  6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of Rules 3 and 4 and such as described in Rule 5.
  7. If either side make three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
  8. Goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the ground into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edge and the opponents move the basket, it shall count as a goal.
  9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
  10. The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have the power to disqualify
    men according to Rule 5.
  11. The referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide when it is in play in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.
  12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves with five minutes' rest between.
  13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winners.
The following is a letter written by Dr. James Naismith shortly after the very first game of basketball was played in Springfield, Mass. in February 1892.

The First Game

ImageWhen Mr. Stubbins brought up the peach baskets to the gym I secured them on the inside of the railing of the gallery. This was about 10 feet from the floor, one at each end of the gymnasium. I then put the 13 rules on the bulletin board just behind the instructor's platform, secured a soccer ball and awaited the arrival of the class. I busied myself arranging the apparatus, all the time watching the boys as they arrived to observe their attitude that day. I felt that this was a crucial moment in my life as it meant success or failure of my attempt to hold the interest of the class and devise a new game.

I had neither the advantage of age nor the benefit of experience to help me put this across. But I did then what I have found universally successful since. I gathered the class around the platform and frankly stated the difficulties confronting me-telling them how I tried my best to give them the kind of work I thought suitable for secretarial students, frankly stating that I had made a failure of my attempts to modify games but told them that I had an absolutely new one and asked them to give it a trial assuring them that I thought it would be good.

he class did not show much enthusiasm but followed my lead. I lined them up, called the roll and asked T.D. Patton & E.S. Libby to step out and divide the class into two teams. I then explained what they had to do to make goals, tossed the ball up between the two center men & tried to keep them somewhat near the rules. Most of the fouls were called for running with the ball, though tackling the man with the ball was not uncommon.

If we had rules there must of necessity be some one to interpret and enforce the penalty. Two officials were appointed, one to watch the play with the ball, the other to watch the actions of the players & call the fouls.

We were ready to try out the game but as yet had no goal. I went to Mr. Stubbins, the supt. Of the building, and asked him if he had a couple of boxes about 18 inches square, as I had concluded that the goal must be small enough so that a goal could not be made at every attempt. He replied, "No," and after a moment's hesitation he said, "I'll tell you what, I have a couple of peach baskets about that size if they will do you any good." I asked him to bring them up to the gym floor-I nailed them to the gallery one at each end and the equipment was ready.

We now had a team game with equipment and an objective. The next question that arose was how are we going to start the game? I reviewed the games and found that the intent of the start was to give each side an equal chance of obtaining the ball. In water polo the teams were at each end of the pool and the ball was thrown into the center. I felt that this would not do as two teams rushing at each other would at least make for roughness. The plan of soccer was dismissed as it gave too much opportunity to keep the ball in the hands of the thrower's team, thus giving them a decided advantage.

I then recalled the method of putting the ball in play in Eng. Rugby when the ball had gone over the side lines. The forward lined up in a row perpendicular to the side line, the teams opposite each other. The umpire with his back to the field threw the ball in between these lines with no chance for determining who would receive it.

I then thought of lining the teams up across the center of the floor and tossing it in between these lines. At this point I had a sickening feeling in the pit of my stomach caused by the recollection of events that occurred in such a play. When one of our opponents saw that the opposite side secured the ball he would arrange things in such a way that as the player descended with the ball in his hands over his head his shoulder, elbow or knee was in the spot where his stomach was landing. This again made for roughness.

I then thought that if two men were selected to jump for the ball that it would eliminate roughness and give each side an equal chance.

Again a problem presented itself and no solution appeared. By what line of association it occurred I do not know but I was back in Bennie's Corners, playing duck on the rock. The whole scene came before me--across the road that led to Walter Gardner's home was a large rock higher than our knees & larger than a washtub. On this rock one or more would place their ducks-a rock twice as large as our fists. The rest of us stood behind a line about ten feet away from the rock. The object of the game was for "it" to tag one of the boys who was retrieving his duck. He could do this only when his duck was on the rock. It was the object of the men behind the line to knock "its" duck off the rock when he would need to replace it before he could tag anyone.

In throwing at the duck on the rock, I recalled that at times we would throw our duck as hard as we could & thus knock his away some distance. If, however, we were all back of the line and "it" was ready to tag us we would throw our duck in a curve so as to knock his off & ours would fall on the near side & thus be easily retrieved. In this other case the duck was thrown in a curve and accuracy took the place of force. The idea occurred to me that if the goal was horizontal instead of vertical the player would be compelled to throw in a curve and force which made for roughness would be of no value. I then concluded that the goal into which the ball should be thrown would be horizontal. I then thought of a box, somewhat resembling our old rock, into which the ball should be tossed. It then occurred to me that the team would form a nine man defense around the goal & it would be impossible to make a goal. The shot would need to be highly arched to win any chance of entering the goal.

It then occurred to me that if the ball did not need to reach the ground the defense would be useless in that condition. I then thought of putting the goal above the heads of the defense & their only chance to prevent a goal was to go out & get the ball or prevent his opponent from throwing to the goal.

For more information on the history of basketball, check out the following links...

International Basketball Hall of Fame

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame

Naismith Museum & Hall of Fame (Canada)

History of Basketball in Canada (NBA.com)
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PUBLISHED ON January 01, 2013
Basketball Manitoba is proud to be associated with the following associations in our pursuit to develop and promote the game of basketball in Manitoba. For more information on their programs and services offered, please click their respective logos below.




        


    

     

     
   

    
          
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PUBLISHED ON January 01, 2013
Canada Basketball is the National Sporting Organization for the sport of Basketball in Canada. Canada Basketball is respected throughout the world and is recognized by the International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Government of Canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in Canada.

Canada Basketball represents all basketball interests, provides leadership, coordination and direction in all areas of the sport of basketball. Canada Basketball is a non-for-profit organization run under a sound business model by a volunteer board of directors and has 10 full-time professional staff members to run the affairs of the organization.



Canada Basketball is made of several member associations in five categories. The structure includes the following four levels of members:

1. Active Members 
Provincial and Territorial Associations including Basketball Manitoba
Board of Directors

2. Associate Members 
NBA Canada 
Canadian Association of Basketball Officials

3. Affiliate Members 
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
National Association of Basketball Coaches of Canada
Toronto Raptors

4. Non-Voting Members 
Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association
Canadian Interuniversity Sport 
Canadian Colleges Athletic Association
Canadian Secondary Schools Federation
Naismith Foundation
Canadian Olympic Committee
Coaching Association of Canada

5. Honourary Life

 For more information on Canada Basketball, please visit them at http://www.basketball.ca
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PUBLISHED ON January 01, 2013
Basketball Manitoba is proud to be partnered with Sport Manitoba and would like to extend our gratitude for their on going support!  Sport Manitoba is the lead planning, programming and funding agency for the development of amateur sport in Manitoba. The primary focus of Sport Manitoba is on the development of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. We believe that sport is a healthy and positive tool to build strong and vibrant citizens and communities.



Sport Manitoba
  • Implements the policy directives of the Province of Manitoba in concert with the Canadian Sport Policy and Manitoba Action Plan for Sport.
  • Partners with over 100 provincial and community organizations for the development and delivery of programs for the greater participation and achievement of excellence in amateur sport by Manitobans.
  • Provides in excess of $10 million in funding and services to support the activities of over 300,000 Manitobans who participate in amateur sport activities.
  • Leads and supports specific sport development programs including the Manitoba Games, Team Manitoba, Athlete Assistance, Coach and Official Development, and Women in Sport.
  • Operates the Sport for Life Centre located at 145 Pacific Avenue (East), Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • Promotes the benefits of sport to all Manitobans and communicates the sport contributions and achievements of Manitobans.

Mission Statement

 An athlete-centered Sport Manitoba leads and supports participation and achievement in sport by all Manitobans.

Vision

 Sport Manitoba envisions creating the best sport community through initiative and leadership and by establishing a highly supportive environment that will enhance the abilities of all Manitobans in their pursuit of excellence and in their joy of effort in amateur sport.

For more information on Sport Manitoba, please visit www.sportmanitoba.ca

Learn more about sport in Manitoba on Sport Manitoba's YouTube page.

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The mission of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is to transform youth sports so sports can transform youth. Achieving this mission depends on providing coaches, parents and youth sports organization leaders with "bite-size insights." Because most youth coaches are volunteers for whom time to become an expert is scarce, it is critical to create a distribution mechanism to translate important insights from academic research into a user-friendly format that can easily be put into practice by volunteer coaches.

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PCA - Elm Tree Script
A two page script on the ELM Tree of Mastery which stands for E for Effort, L for Learning, M for bouncing back from Mistakes.

PCA - Emotional Tank Script
We want to be able to play our best all of the time. To play our best we have to keep our “Emotional Tanks” full. What is an Emotional Tank? Well, it is like a gas tank in a car. When it is full, we run well, but when it is empty, we can’t go very far.

PCA - Honoring the Game Script
Sportsmanship is important, but in order to get the most out of this soccer season, I want you to honor the game. We say the Honoring the Game goes to the ROOTS of the matter — R-O-O-T-S. Each letter in ROOTS stands for an important part of soccer that we must respect. The R stands for Rules. The first O is for Opponents. The next O is for Officials. T is for Teammates, and the S is for Self.

PCA - Parent Pledge
A one page parent pledge for to be used by teams to ensure all parents are on board with the direction the team is taking.

PCA - Culture Keeper Job Description
Many PCA partner organizations and coaches appoint official “Culture Keepers” to help reinforce Honoring the game as a paramount value in their organizations and teams. However, any parent can serve as an unofficial Culture Keeper. This document describes the role of a Culture Keeper.

PCA - Coach Evaluation for Parents
Please help us evaluate how well we did this season by telling us about your child’s coach. Our organization is committed to Positive Coaching Alliance ideals. We expect our coaches to be “Double-Goal Coaches” who strive to win and to help players learn lessons that will help them be successful in life.

PCA - 10 Tips for Parents
A one page list of ten important things a parent can do to support their child in sport!

PCA - Parent Letter
A two page document for teams and programs to use to send to all parents / guardians in their program detailing the Positive Coaching Alliance.

PCA - Parent Pledge
A one page parent pledge form for all parents / guardians to sign and return to their coach or program administrator.

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Playground to Podium

Planning for the sporting excellence and well-being of Canadians.

The 7-stage Canadian model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a training, competition, and recovery program based on developmental age - the maturation level of an individual - rather than chronological age.

It is athlete centered, coach driven, and administration, sport science, and sponsor supported. Athletes who progress through LTAD experience training and competition in programs that consider their biological and training ages in creating periodized plans specific to their development needs.
  1. Based on the physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive development of children and adolescents. Each stage reflects a different point in athlete development.
  2. Ensures physical literacy[1] upon which excellence can be built and builds physical literacy in all children, from early childhood to late adolescence by promoting quality daily physical activity in the schools and a common approach to developing physical abilities through community recreation and elite sport programs and recognizes the need to involve all Canadians in LTAD, including athletes with a disability.
  3. Ensures that optimal training, competition, and recovery programs are provided throughout an athlete’s career. provides an optimal competition structure for the various stages of an athlete’s development.
  4. Provides an optimal competition structure for the various stages of an athlete's development.
  5. Has an impact on the entire sport continuum, including participants, parents, coaches, schools, clubs, community recreation programs, provincial sport organizations (Basketball Manitoba), national sport organizations (Canada Basketball), sport science specialists, municipalities, and several government ministries and departments (particularly but not exclusively in the portfolios of health and education) at the provincial/territorial and federal levels.
  6. Integrates elite sport, community sport and recreation, scholastic sport, and physical education in schools.
  7. ‘Made in Canada’, recognizing international best practices, research, and normative data.
  8. Supports the four goals of the Canadian Sport Policy — Enhanced Participation, Enhanced Excellence, Enhanced Capacity, and Enhanced Interaction — and reflects a commitment to contribute to the achievement of these goals.
  9. Promotes a healthy, physically literate nation whose citizens participate in lifelong physical activity.
[1] Physical literacy refers to competency in fundamental motor skills and fundamental sport skills.

Parents - Read the LTAD for Parent Guide


Canada Basketball Long-Term Athlete Development Model 
The Canada Basketball Long-Term Athlete Development Model provides a consistent framework from which coaches can work. This document has been designed with the input of sport scientists and coaches from across the country. It is a long-term player/athlete development model that illustrates to coaches, parents, volunteers and administrators at the local, provincial and national levels, the importance of a systematic and consistent approach to the development of athletes. It also recognizes the importance of participation in securing the health of the nation.
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Developing Young Athletes for the Long Term Article

Search for Effective CS4L StrategiesCanadian Sport for Life and Physical-Health Education Canada are getting onto the same "Physical Literacy" page

"Physical Literacy" serves as the foundation for not only participation in sport, but also for lifelong participation in physical activities and recreation.Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) and the  Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTAD) recognize physical literacy as the foundation for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for Canadians to lead healthy active lives. The CS4L - LTAD define physical literacy as: "...the development of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to move confidently and with control, in a wide range of physical activity, rhythmic (dance) and sport situations".

CS4L - LTAD promotes physical activity for all based upon a developmental progression. By encouraging a positive physical activity experience at a young age through active play and games (i.e., Active Start) and fostering the development of a variety of well-structured activities that develop basic skills (i.e., FUNdamentals), children begin to develop the physical literacy skills that will enable them to move with poise and confidence across and within a wide variety of physical activities.These basic skills then form a solid platform to learn overall sport skills which can be transferred across a number of different types of sports in the Learning to Train phase. By the time adolescents (12 – 16 yrs for Males / 11 – 15 yrs for Females) reach the Train to Train stage, they are ready to consolidate their basic sport-specific skills and tactics into more specialized forms of physical activity. For those who choose to remain in the competitive stream and have developed a high level of ability, athletes can then specialize in one sport and Train to Compete and subsequently Train to Win at major national and international competitions.

Quality physical education programs can play an important role to support the CS4L where students develop the physical literacy skills that are necessary for the Active Start, Fundamental, Learning to Train, Training to Train and Active Life stages.Quality  programs will also provide a solid foundation for students and provides further support for those who wish to continue into the Train to Compete and Train to Win stages.

In an era where physical literacy programs have become a priority for provincial Ministries of Education, National and Provincial Sport Organizations and many Community and grassroots recreation programs across Canada, it is vital for the various partners in sport, education and recreation to demonstrate their collective roles in helping to foster strong literacy skills for children now and into the future.

By fostering physical literacy children continually develop the motivation and ability to understand, communicate, apply, and analyze different forms of movement. They will learn and be able to demonstrate a variety of movements confidently, competently, creatively and strategically across a wide range of health-related physical activities. These abilities enable individuals to make healthy, active choices throughout their life span that are both beneficial to and respectful of themselves and others.

Additional and more detailed information is available by accessing the Canadian Sport For Life LTAD web site at: www.canadiansportforlife.ca
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Basketball Manitoba's office is located in room 324 in the Sport Manitoba building, which is located at 145 Pacific Avenue in downtown Winnipeg. Office hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office is closed for all statutory holidays.

Packages and items can be left at the main floor mail room at 145 Pacific Avenue between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday and most Saturdays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

 Basketball Manitoba, Inc. 
145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg  Manitoba  Canada  R3B 2Z6
Phone 204.925.5775   

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