Registration will be open August 21, 2023
Basketball is hosted through Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association. Information for all ages located here
![Wmba fall/winther youth basketball registration opens Aug 21 - Sept 11. Register at wmba.ca](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/WMBA_Poster-5-792x1024.jpg)
Basketball for the Youth 5 to 7 Years old
Any questions regarding the Jr.NBA Rookie Division program, not associated with the WMBA-CC partnership, may be directed to
Jr. NBA Rookie Program
![jr nba rookie division sponsored by BMO](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jrnbarookie.jpg)
Fun, Basketball Authentic, Maximum Basketball Touches
![Kids smiling as they play basketball](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/basketballfun.jpg)
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
![Children playing basketball](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/basketballfun2.jpg)
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
![kids sitting in a gym listening to a coach](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/basketballfun3.jpg)
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
- Provide a fun, active and healthy learning environment
![jr. nba. 12 weeks of fun for boy and girls ages 5-7](https://southdale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jrnba.jpg)