HEAT Youth Basketball Presented by Gatorade
In an effort to help create champions on the court as well as off it, the Miami HEAT, Gatorade and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida have teamed up to offer South Florida youth recreational basketball leagues a chance to feel the HEAT Experience by taking part in the HEAT Youth Basketball presented by Gatorade Program. As a member of the program  your participants will be eligible to receive an exclusive HEAT Youth Basketball package and special    HEAT & Gatorade offers. Select member leagues will also be afforded the opportunity to gain excellent on and off-court basketball training and instruction on improving their basketball and teamwork skills from HEAT   players and coaches at special basketball clinics.

Click here for additional HEAT Youth Basketball Program information

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Shoot For the Stars “Books and Basketball” Summer Clinics
Throughout the summer, The Miami HEAT with lead free basketball camps designed to offer children the opportunity to learn the fundamental basketball skills and the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Led by former NBA star and Miami HEAT Community liaison, Wali Jones, the clinics take place throughout the summer and reach over 2,000 children at inner city locations throughout the South Florida community. In recent years, the summer clinics have expanded beyond South Florida to include international visits to children in Antigua, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas.

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Wheelchair Basketball - Miami HEAT Wheels
In conjunction with the Miami-Dade Parks' Leisure Access Services, the Miami HEAT offers support for the Miami HEAT Wheels, the adult wheelchair basketball team and the HEAT Sparks, the junior wheelchair team. Through the adult and junior teams, players teach others how those with disabilities lead active and productive lives. The HEAT Wheels practice throughout the year and compete in local and regional matches while attempting to qualify for the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in February. For additional information on the team please contact Arlene at 305-234-4948 or Coach Portuondo at 305-710-1300.

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