Rookie Team Information

KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 2 - JR NBA ROOKIE DIVISION PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Jr NBA Rookie Division is an exciting program that has been part of Tri-City Youth Basketball Association programming since its inception. The program is for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 2.

The Jr NBA Rookie Division program provides each player with a chance to take part in a physical literacy-based program that is different from the traditional basketball programs you generally experience.

Players are provided a basketball top with an NBA logo, lightweight multi-colored Spalding Rookie Gear basketball and the use of lower basketball hoops that adjust to a height appropriate to the players' ages. The program offers the introduction of foundational athletic principles and basic basketball fundamentals in a fun filled format that uses a games approach to teaching. The per player cost for this program varies based on duration and enrollment is limited to only 20 spots per team.

This program will be split into 3 seasons: Fall season (approximately September to December), Winter season (approximately January to March) and Spring season (approximately April to June).

Program location and registration fee information is available on the TCYBA registration page.

The Jr NBA Rookie Division curriculum is Canadian Sport For Life Compliant and was developed through a partnership between the NBA and Sport Canada. It’s focus includes the introduction of basic movement skills and the introduction of fundamental athletic skills including:

Throwing (Shoot / Pass / Ball Leaves Hands)
Catching
Basic Basketball Skills
Basketball Geography (locations on the floor and what they mean).

Practices consist of:

Intro / Goals
Warm-up
Basketball specific activities
Cool down and closing

The program also focuses on maximizing basketball touches by having a ball for each participant to ensure every player gets a chance to handle the ball through the introduction of exciting game based drills providing players with the most enjoyable experience possible.

If you have any questions please contact the TCYBA Registrar at registrar@tcyba.org