Canada Basketball Jr. Academy Tryouts in Toronto This Weekend

Canada Basketball Men’s High Performance Program is hosting a tryout for their Jr. Academy program this weekend in Toronto.

 

About Jr. Academy

The Junior Academy Program serves as the entry point into Canada Basketball’s High Performance Athlete Development Pathway. Through excellent coaching and programming, the goal is to provide male students in grades 7 and 8 with an opportunity to train and develop in a high-performance environment. Over the course of eight weekend training sessions, athletes participate in centralized training camps away from their homes where they develop their on-court skills. Athletes also take part in off-court sessions that focus on social/emotional/mental development.

 

Eligibility

Male athletes in Grades 7 and 8 (born in 2004 and 2005)

Additionally, all athletes must hold a valid Canadian passport and be a permanent resident of Ontario.

 

Date

Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16, 2017

 

Location

Mattamy Athletic Centre, Ryerson University (Toronto)

 

Schedule

TBA

Note: Specific on-court session times may be adjusted, based on the number of registrants. Additionally, athletes are not guaranteed to return to each session, as selections will be made on a rolling basis.

 

Registration

Athletes must complete the online Registration Form prior to the camp.

There is a $20 registration fee, which must be paid upon arrival. All athletes are responsible for their own gear, taping, and expenses to attend.

Athletes will receive a Canada Basketball shirt upon registration.

 

Insurance

Athletes must bring a signed copy of the Insurance Form (.pdf) signed by both the athlete and a parent/legal guardian.

 

Contact

Logistical Questions: David Grundman, Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Operations at Canada Basketball

Technical Questions: Michael Meeks, Manager of Youth Player Development at Canada Basketball