Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge sponsored by SINGULAIR
The NBA has partnered with SINGULAIR to present the inaugural Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge. This national skills program provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, with the opportunity to showcase their shooting, dribbling and passing abilities. This year's competitions took place in 25 NBA cities between December 2007 and March 2008. (Ages 9-14)
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Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Pledge to Be A S.T.A.R. Summer Camps
The 2008 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Summer Camps are traveling to twelve (12) markets this summer, with NBA and WNBA players and Legends leading 250 local Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA members at each camp and take part in a fun-filled day of basketball fundamentals, competitive games, Pledge to be a S.T.A.R discussions and an emphasis on the
importance of health and fitness. (Ages 8-13)
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Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Gatorade Championship Series
The 2007-08 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Gatorade Championship Series took place during the first half of the year, with tournaments being hosted in 14 markets. This one-day, 16-team (eight boys & eight girls) tournament took place from 9:00 am-4:00 pm with team bringing ten (10) players of all skill levels, ages 12-14. (Ages 13 and under)
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Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA National Team
Every year, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA National Team is selected and comprised of five (5) boys and five (5) girls from nearly 1,000 nominations.
The team travels to NBA All-Star to represent the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA throughout the weekend and competes against local Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars in an exhibition game at NBA All-Star Jam Session. Additionally, they are introduced in–arena on All-Star Saturday Night. (Ages 11-12)
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2008 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Discover Card Home Court Challenge
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Discover Card Home Court Challenge will take place from August 5–August 27, taking place at WNBA practice facilities or arenas. An estimated 50-100 kids per market will compete in the competition. Activities include Basketball Fundamentals and Drills, a timed Skills Competiton for two age divisions, and an autograph session with WNBA players, legends, and coaches who will be in attendance. (Ages 9-14)
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Learn more about the opportunity to get involved with the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Program in your area!



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