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Jr. NBA Rookie Program
Fun, Basketball Authentic, Maximum Basketball Touches
Objectives
§ Provide entry-level basketball program for young children 5 to 7 years old
§ Build a community of league organizers, parents, coaches committed to minor basketball
§ Provide a fun, active and healthy learning environment
Curriculum
§ Weekly 45 minute practices for 12 weeks
§ Canadian Sport 4 Life/Long Term Athlete Development compliant
§ Aligned with Canada Basketball’s Developmental Pathway
§ Curriculum has been developed by NBA Basketball Operations and a team of experts in child development and physical literacy, and basketball fundamentals
§ Games will be modified to be age-appropriate, simple and fun
Equipment & Uniform
§ Program will include age-appropriate equipment (smaller basketball and lowered adjustable hoops) and modified games
§ Participants will receive a size-appropriate Spalding® Rookie Gear Basketball and NBA team branded t-shirt
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