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Bedrock offers programs to suit player needs ranging from the experienced competitive player to those who are just starting out. Both practice and league play are designed to offer equal measures of enjoyment, fitness and skill development.
Bedrock offers programs that range from the introduction to basketball at younger ages to the city-wide competitive teams which vary in number and composition across each division.
St. Mark's High School Commencing Saturday, October 18, 2008
Small Ball is a community basketball program designed for children 5-7 years old.
The program teaches children the fundamental skills of basketball, using equipment to suit the needs and abilities of young children.
Small Ball Mission
Provide an opportunity for children 5-7 years old to play basketball while giving coaches, referees and administrators a chance to become involved in basketball at the "grass roots" level.
Small Ball Core Values
The Small Ball program is built on a foundation of the following core values:
The Small Ball Game
Players will go through 45 minutes of skill development concentrating on the basic basketball skills of passing, shooting, dribbling and foot work. After the skill development portion, the players will play 30 minutes of games.
Small Ball Equipment
The essence of the Small Ball program is the basketball equipment that has been modified for young children and the extensive written materials that have been prepared to assist administrators, coaches, referees and parents.
The equipment included with Small Ball has been modified to suit the abilities and needs of 5-7 year old children. The program uses Size 5 basketballs for each participant, which they keep at the conclusion of the program.
The Recreational Program covers an introduction to Basketball Skills as well as offer opportunities to further improve basketball skills without the necessity to participate in the Competitive Program and the time commitments the Competitive Program requires. Available for ages 8-13.
Unlike the Competitive Program there are NO scheduled practices through the week. Instead players attend a 1.5 hr session on Saturdays.
The Competitive Program offers experienced and motivated basketball players the opportunity to improve their basketball skills and enjoy the excitement of competition against team from across the Ottawa region.
Practices are typically twice a week on a combination of weeknights and Saturdays.
League Tournaments (2 games within 4 hour window on Saturdays or Sundays) occur 2-3 times per month. Supplemented by Team Determined participation in a number of local or away (outside of Greater Ottawa) tournaments.
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