The Program

About the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA

Overview

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball is a national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love for the game of basketball. The NBA & Canada Basketball grassroots initiative empowers community sport groups, facilities, and clubs to positively influence youth through basketball. Subway is a proud partner of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball program in Canada.

Values

Learning

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program create opportunities for all children to learn and play basketball, through qualified coaching and programming, in a positive, safe, supportive, and development-focused environment.

Activity

Canada Basketball & the NBA hold the goal of seeing the health of a nation, and through the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Program, Coaches and Coordinators work to influence children to be active for life by creating a positive impression on physical activity

Success

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program promotes the use of size appropriate equipment to allow children to experience success on the basketball court based on their age/stage.

FUNdamentals

Canada Basketball and the NBA believe following Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model will put children in position to be successful through their physical lives. Through a focus on foundational skills, children can work to become physically literate and the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA acts as the entry point to basketball in Canada

Respect

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Curriculum promotes a team environment and the inclusion of all the individuals throughout the session. Through team games, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coaches encourage all children to lift each other up when down by taking a holistic approach towards basketball.

Fundamentals, Learning, Activity, Success, Respect

Overview

Age 5-12 | Co-ed | 12 Weeks | 45-75 Min. Sessions
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A national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball.
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Empowering basketball communities, clubs, and facilities
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Positively impact youth through the sport of basketball
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Holistic approach to athlete development based off of the Sport Canada LTAD Model

Objectives

Objectives

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 opportunity.

Character Building

Help athletes maximize their potential, using basketball as a vehicle to develop character and life skills.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Program Details

12

A 12 week basketball program designed by the NBA and Canada Basketball

180+

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball program extends its reach to every province throughout Canada.

$50

$50 worth of product included in your enrollment fee

5 - 12
years old

Programming specially designed
for children

45 - 75

Typical clubs run session for between 45 and 75 mins

Player Package

Parents

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Coordinators

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Coach

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