RAPTORS: BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to Basketball Development!

Welcome to Raptors Basketball Development. Our team is focused on developing future generations of Raptors and NBA fans by growing the game of basketball in Canada. We offer a wealth of programs and initiatives that strive to educate, instruct and raise the skill level of athletes at all levels.

Our purpose: Within our pages you'll find just about everything you need to know about wild and wonderful aspects of basketball in Canada.

Click through the site to learn more about the programs offered to athletes, coaches and other basketball enthusiasts.

The Raptors Basketball Academy is designed to give boys and girls the opportunity to develop the skills of both beginning and advanced basketball players. This exciting half-day program emphasizes shot mechanic training, passing, dribbling, ball handling and much more.

In addition to on-court activities, an education station is incorporated into the daily schedule focusing on the importance of education and life skills to ensure a balance between work and play. As the only authentic NBA instructional camp in Canada, the Raptors Basketball Academy is a must for players who want to develop proper habits as well as those who want to build their confidence and take their game to the next level.

Raptors coaching staff share their favourite drills and tips for skill development.

Shooting Fundamentals

300 Shot Individual Drill

7-Spot Shooting/Super7's

FUNDAMENTAL CLINICS
Do you want to play on the same court as the Raptors? Fast-paced and fun pre-game clinics, for kids 6-13 years old. Don?t miss out!

BASKETBALL CANADA
Stay up to date on everything going down with Canada's National Teams at basketball.ca. You'll find all the latest news, downloads and a whole lot more.

Now you can be a Raptors Basketball Development Insider and stay up to date with all the great events happening around the community. Click here to join.

This spring, NBA 3on3 is hitting the courts across Canada. Check the Official NBA 3on3 Website for details.

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FAN DEVELOPMENT:

RAPTORS CHARACTER AWARD - This program focuses on recognizing young athletes for displaying the true values of character such as: hard work, team work, sacrifice, self-discipline, trust, loyalty, respect and sportsmanship. Individuals and teams possessing these qualities are the model candidates for the Raptors Character Award.

NBA 3on3 - NBA 3on3, the world’s most exciting three-on-three basketball tournament, is coming your way! NBA 3on3 is the only official three-on-three tournament of the NBA in Canada, and is making its way across the country to a city near you. Check out the Official NBA 3on3 website for more details.

RAPTORS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY Join the Academy and watch your skills grow. Each summer the Raptors Development Academy helps youth hone their skills on the hardwood. Sign Up

JAM SESSION - NBA Jam Session is Canada's premier hoops festival, traveling across Canada from June to September and featuring basketball-themed game courts, contests and activities.

RAPTORS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT presented by Sprite - Why should the madness be limited to March? It shouldn?t! Fast paced... Up and down... Run and gun... This is Canadian university and college basketball at its best. Stay tuned for details on this fall's event.