Local basketball players are gearing up for the Cayman Islands National Basketball Association Jr week, scheduled to begin next month.
The five-day camp, which runs from 13-17 Nov., at the Arts and Recreation Centre, will be action-filled, with training clinics and a 3×3 tournament, all focused on enhancing fundamental skills and core values of the game.
The event will feature both boys and girls as part of the ‘Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA week’, which is made possible through a partnership between Dart and the National Basketball Association.
“Dart believes in the power of youth sports to strengthen communities,” Dominic Ross, Dart’s asset and community portfolio manager said. “Teaming up with the NBA to offer training and competitions presents an exciting opportunity for local athletes to enhance their skills both on and off the court.”
With the support of the Cayman Islands Basketball Association, the event will also include a clinic for local Special Olympics athletes and coaches on Wednesday, 13 Nov., beginning at 5:30pm.
Aspiring female basketball players ages 10 to 17 are invited to the ‘Her Time to Play’ clinic on 14 Nov., from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. On 15 Nov., visiting coaches from the Jr. NBA will lead on-court training and off-court life skills lessons, helping girls build confidence and values, including discipline and leadership.
A 3×3 tournament for under-16, U14 and U12 boys’ and girls’ divisions on 16 Nov. Teams will be assigned through schools and interested athletes should speak to their PE teacher or principal to register.
Skills challenges, including a variety of shooting and dribbling contests, will take place on 17 Nov., with participants invited by CIBA.
“We hope all schools and interested players at every level will participate,” Ross said.
Interested athletes or parents can register by emailing [email protected].
Editor’s Note: The Cayman Compass is a subsidiary of Dart Media and Entertainment.
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