Grassroots Basketball

The Academy Road Jams
The Academy Road Jams bring the excitement of a Rockets game to local parks, communities and Academy stores throughout Houston. Hundreds of families and teens participate in these Rocketized community festivals where they enjoy shooting contests, clinics, interactive and video games, performances from Rockets mascots, dancers and entertainers, and great food.

Best Shot
Best Shot is a 10-week after-school program for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. In its 13th year, Best Shot provides students with academic tutoring, cultural awareness workshops and drug prevention education. Using basketball as an incentive, participants must take part in weekly educational activities and tutorial sessions before taking part in league games.

Skills Camps
The Rockets host a series of Skills Camps throughout the year. Each camp offers specialized training in basketball fundamentals, while teaching the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Camp Dates
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Ft. Bend Baptist Academy
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Legends Sports Complex
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Pearland Recreation Center
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Pin Oak Middle School
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Houston Juniors Training Center

For more information about Skills Camps and/or other grassroots basketball programs, please contact Shakira
Wardally at shakiraw@rocketball.com