DEVELOPMENT
Winter 2021
Development
Development programs are for all skill levels and abilities! We emphasize learning the fundamentals and making the game fun and enjoyable as well as teaching new skills. We hope to see rapid improvement by this group while still making sure they enjoy coming to practice every week.
The first day of programs is Friday, January 8th. If your program does not fall on that day you will start the first day of your program after January 8th. The last day of programs is Sunday, February 28th. All programs are subject to change based on gym availability and numbers of players registered.
Grade 5 – 10
VBL
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UPDATE: All VBL PROGRAMS WILL ADHERE TO VIA SPORT AND PROVINCIAL HEAL OFFICERS ORDERS
Welcome to the VanCity Youth Basketball League! Players registered for this program will have one skills session and one game within the same cohort based on skill level. This program is two days a week and is games and skill development. If we can’t play games we will run two Phase 2 skill development sessions per week.
Grade 5-6
Friday 5:00-5:55pm at LGCA
Sunday 2:15-3:15 at St Pius
Grade 7-8
Group #1
Friday 6:00-6:55 at LGCA
Sunday 3:20-4:20 at St Pius
Group #2
Friday 7:00-7:55 at LGCA
Sunday 4:30-5:30 at St Pius
Grade 9-10
Friday 8:00-8:55 at LGCA
Saturday 4:55-5:55 at LGCA
Cost:
$249 for two sessions per week
Includes VanCity reversible game jersey or other gear
Grade 3 – 10
Girls Only
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Programs will adhere to the most recent VIA Sport guidelines.
This eight week program is for girls of all skill levels and abilities. We emphasize learning the fundamentals and team concepts in a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment. Our Girls only programs are led by two former university women’s basketball players. The goal for this program is see rapid improvement in each player and help them grow their love for the game!
Grade 3-5 girls
Saturday 9:00-9:55am at LGCA
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 at LGCA
Grade 6-9 Development
Saturday 10:00-11:10am at LGCA
Tuesday 6:10-7:20pm at LGCA
Grade 7-10 High Performance
Saturday 11:15-12:30pm at LGCA
Tuesday 7:30-8:45pm at LGCA
Cost for Girls Only:
$239- Grade 3-5 girls program
$249- Grade 6-9 & Grade 7-10
Includes VanCity reversible game jersey or other gear
Grade K– 10
Skills Training
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These 8 week programs are focused on individual skill development and the introduction of team concepts through small sided gameplay.
Youth Development Practice Days:
Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 Co-ed
Saturday 12:40-1:30 at LGCA
Grade 3/4 boys
Sunday 11:00-11:50pm at St. Pius
Cost: $149
Skills Training:
Skill sessions are shooting and finishing based programs for athletes who want extra training. We will work on Individual skills and Team Concepts.
Grade 4-6
Saturday 1:40-2:40pm
Grade 7-8
Saturday 2:45-3:45pm
Grade 9-11
Saturday 3:50-4:50pm
Cost: $149
