OBJECTIVES
For Players
- 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 opportunity.
- Character Building - Help athletes maximize their potential, using basketball as a vehicle to develop character and life skills.
- 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
For Players
- 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
- Coach training through the NCCP FUNdamentals Workshop
- JNYB Game Plan online portal registration and access
- JNYB Curriculum including Coach Manual, Lesson Plans, Drill Bank, and additional resources
- Dri-fit shirt and Fox 40 whistle
- Provincial and national membership and liability insurance
- A comprehensive, adaptable, and proven program aligned with the LTAD Model
- Endorsement from NBA Canada, Canada Basketball, provincial/territorial sport organizations [PTSOs], and Sport Canada
- JNYB Operations Manual and support from JNYB, local Jr. NBA Ambassador and PTSO staff
- Coach training through the NCCP FUNdamentals Workshop
- Player Package including jersey, basketball, drawstring bag, certificate, and poster
- Parents’ Guide for all JNYB parents
- Use of the Jr. NBA name, marks, logos, images, and other marketing materials
- No start-up fee and affordable registration for players and coaches