The Jr. NBA curriculum takes children through a series of drills and activities that address basketball fundamentals. This curriculum has been developed by NBA Basketball Operations and a team of experts in child development, physical literacy, and basketball fundamentals.
The program will include games that are modified to be age-appropriate and use age-appropriate equipment such as smaller basketballs and lowered hoops.
Objectives
- Provide an entry-level basketball program for young children 5 - 9 years old
- Provide an intermediate level basketball program for youth 10 -12 years old
- Build a community of league organizers, parents and coaches committed to minor basketball
- Provide a fun, active and healthy learning environment
Curriculum
- The Jr. NBA program is a 10 to 12-week program that’s between 45 to 60 minutes in length
- Created in alliance with Canadian Sport 4 Life/Long Term Athlete Development initiatives.
- Aligned with Canada’s Basketball Developmental Pathway
- Games will be modified to be age-appropriate, simple and fun
Our Equipment & Uniform
- The Jr. NBA program includes age-appropriate equipment such as smaller basketballs and lowered adjustable hoops
- Modified games for children of this age-range
- Participants will use size-appropriate Spalding® Rookie Gear Basketball and receive NBA team-branded t-shirt
