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Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Program Information
Mission The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, presented by Gatorade and Nike, serves existing recreational youth basketball leagues through support programs for players, coaches, parents and officials. Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA programs emphasize fundamental skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship and positive adult participation with the goal of providing a fun and rewarding youth basketball experience where young players can create a bond with the game while also learning what it takes to be successful away from the court.
Instruction is the foundation of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA initiative. That's why an expert team of NBA and WNBA personalities, together with youth sports professionals, have created a unique series of instructional materials for distribution to member league players, coaches, parents and officials. The mix of on- and off-court instruction creates and maintains a positive and fun youth basketball environment where fundamental skill development, team play and sportsmanship are highlighted. Recognition Programs Striving to achieve goals while respecting your opponents, teammates, coaches and officials is what makes youth sports such an important developmental activity. Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA recognition programs highlight those traits in young basketball players through positive reinforcement . All players in Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA member leagues each receive a participation certificate upon successfully completing their season. Programs such as the popular Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars identify the extraordinary players, coaches, teams and leagues who best exhibit the on- and off-court traits that promote a positive youth basketball experience. Clinics and Appearances NBA and WNBA coaches, players, legends and officials share their passion with Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA member leagues throughout the year. From skills to sportsmanship, clinics and appearances allow volunteer coaches and young players alike to learn from the best (subject to schedule and location availability). Winter Tip-Off The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is designed for recreational youth basketball leagues playing in the winter season. Membership covers boys, girls and co-ed leagues and players ranging from 5-14 years old. Youth Basketball Support at No Cost Membership in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA is provided free to qualified recreational youth basketball leagues. |
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