Skill Builders Basketball

November 16, 2020 - February 14, 2021

Kindergarten - 4th Grade

Skill Builders is The J’s unique approach to youth basketball featuring quality, consistent coaching by knowledgeable coaches; and practices that are run like skill clinics. While individual skill development is stressed in all divisions; there is a greater emphasis on team and game skills in the 2nd/3rd grade and 3rd/4th grade divisions than in the younger age groups.  While participants are encouraged to come to as many practices as possible to gain the maximum skill development, attendance at all practices is NOT required.

Capacity – Due to Covid-19, the capacity for our Winter Skill Builders Basketball program will be more limited than in past years.  We are only able to accept a certain number of players per division. Once a division is full, we will not be able to accept anymore registrations. You may sign up for the waitlist in case someone backs out but there is no guarantee that you will be activated.

Team Formation – Teams in the Kindergarten through 2nd/3rd grade divisions will be limited to 8 kids per team and teams in the 3rd/4th grade division will be limited to 10 kids per team.  While we will accept teammate requests, please note that if there is a group of players that want to play together that exceeds the player per team limit of a division, we will split the players up into two teams and then fill out the team with other players.

In addition to the participants learning and improving basketball skills, the Skill Builders program also focuses on character development. Each week there is a “Word (or phrase) of the Week” that pertains to both basketball and life in general.  For example – Effort and Attitude:  we believe that the effort a child gives and the attitude they have, go hand in hand with the type of experience they will have.  Understanding the importance effort and a good attitude play in success will serve a child well in all aspects of life.

Program Features Include:
·        Coed program in Kindergarten
·        Separate boys and girls divisions beginning in 1st grade
·        Sign up individually, but teammate requests accepted
·        J Staff coaches - no parent coaches
·        Age appropriate equipment
·        Games played on weekends
·        All practices and games take place at The J
·        Character development

Practice schedule – In years past we have been able to offer two practices per week for all age divisions, but with the need to have fewer players in the gym at one time, the Kindergarten, 1st grade, 1st/2nd grade Girls, and 2nd/3rd grade Boys divisions will have one practice day/time per week. The 3rd/4th Grade Boys and Girls divisions will continue to receive two practices per week.

SPACE IS LIMITED IN EACH DIVISION

Kindergarten
Practices: Nov. 16 - Feb. 8
Days: Mondays
Time: 
Teams 1, 2, & 3 - 5:00 - 5:55 pm
Teams 4, 5, & 6 - 6:05 - 7:00 pm

1st Grade
Practice: Nov. 17 - Feb. 9
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 
Teams 1, 2, 3, & 4 - 5:00 - 5:55 pm
Teams 5. 6, 7, & 8 - 6:05 - 7:00 pm

1st/2nd Grade Girls
Practice: Nov. 19 - Feb. 11
Days: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 - 5:55 pm

2nd/3rd Grade Boys
Practice: Nov. 18 - Feb. 10
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 5:15 - 6:10 pm

3rd/4th Grade Boys
Practice: Nov. 16 - Feb. 11
Days: Monday - 7:10 - 8:05 pm
           Thursday - 6:05 - 7:00 pm


3rd/4th Grade Girls
Practice: Nov. 17 - Feb. 10
Days: Tuesday - 7:10 - 8:05 pm
           Wednesday - 6:20 - 7:15 pm

Tuition: $175 / with J Member Discount $125 – Includes Jersey (save $10 by 10/4; add $15 after 10/25)

Refund Policy: -$25 beginning October 1; -$50 beginning Oct. 31; NO Refunds after Nov. 15 except for medical reason.

Program will NOT meet on Nov. 25-26, Dec. 21-31

**Games for all age divisions will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday afternoons Dec. 5 – 20; Jan. 9 – Feb. 14 (make-up games if needed Feb. 20 – 21). Shabbat observance will be respected when assigning game times.

Registration Will Open Sept. 21
Registration Will Close Nov. 4