Grassroots Basketball Skills Leadership Clinic #2

ISWO, in partnership with Rez Hoops, Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment (MLSE), and Team Flight is hosting two (2) free Grassroots Basketball Skills Leadership Clinics at the Dajoh Youth & Elders Centre in Ohsweken, ON. These clinics are open to Indigenous youth ages 6-17 and run from 10:00 AM - 2:30PM.

We have engaged the support of Kwbana Beckles, Fitness Consultant/Former European Professional Player, Thomas Lantz, OCAA College Graduate, Guard, St. Lawrence College, Kalani Thomas, Humber Hawks, OCAA; Greg Henhawk, Head Coach/Assistant Coach with Canada Basketball Elite Program and Team Ontario, Assistant Coach, Ryerson University and University of Waterloo and a host of fitness trainers and local coaches.

All participants will receive a Rez Hoops/MLSE/Team Flight T-Shirt and Rez Hoops Water Bottle and chance to win gift cards, basketballs, swag and other donated prizes.

To register or to get more information, contact Kevin Sandy, Basketball Director, 226-922-9097 kevinsandy365@gmail.com.‍

When registering, please provide Kevin with the following information:

1) Participant Name

2) Age

3) Experience – New, Beginner, 1-2 years, 3+, Rep player

4) Shoots – Right Hand or Left Hand

5) T-Shirt Size

6) Emergency Contact Information

7) Date Preferred – November 29th, December 20th, or both

These clinics are made possible through the Community Action Award that Rez Hoops received from MLSE to support the following type of activities:

- Grassroots Basketball Programming

- Provision of Basketball Sport Development and Life-Skills Programming

- Support Social Development Needs of Kids, Youth and Young Adults Between the Ages of 6-29, for Indigenous youth residing in Ontario

Rez Hoops understands every individual learns differently, develops at their own pace and responds to various game like situations based on their own knowledge, perception and confidence level to certain stimuli. Recognizing the above, it’s Rez Hoops' goal to provide a safe space for the players to develop and hone the following:

- Individual journey of self-discovery

- Shift in thinking on the court and off the court

- Understanding that it’s OK to make mistakes on the court

- Positive mindset and mindful of their own actions and action toward their peers, coaches, officials and parents

- Expanding their knowledge and having fun at the same time

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