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The WMBA is pleased to include the new Canada Basketball initiative "Steve Nash Youth Basketball"
program to its 5-7 year old age division! The following pages
detail what Steve Nash Youth Basketball League is and how it was developed. This program will replace the former Small Ball program offered at this age level.
WMBA is proud to partner with Basketball Manitoba and Canada Basketball to offer a fantastic youth basketball program.
CLICK HERE FOR SNYB GAME MODIFICATIONS USED IN WMBA.
The SNYB program teaches children the fundamental skills of
basketball, using equipment and a game that have been modified to suit
the needs and abilities of young children. STYB in the WMBA is designed for
the 5-7 year old player, taking into account the distinct mental,
physical and social differences between the children at different ages.
Vision
To create opportunities in WMBA for children ages 5-7:
- Participate in basketball,
- Learn and play basketball, using qualified coaching and programming,
- Learn to compete in a supportive and development-focused environment,
- Improve the “Health of the Nation”.
Committed to the promotion and growth of basketball in Canada, Canada Basketball and Basketball Manitoba will assist the WMBA in the delivery and execution of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program in our 5-7 age bracket through the League Operations manual, Coach’s manual, Official’s Manual, and Parent’s Guide.
Benefits of Steve Nash Youth Basketball
- Member of a philosophically sound, well researched program which addresses a 'Long Term Athlete Development' (LTAD) approach to basketball for children
- Steve Nash NIKE reversible jersey for each participant
- Steve Nash NIKE basketball for each participant
- Codes of conduct for all involved – “respecting the game”
- Membership into Canada Basketball's national Be One program
- Basketball Manitoba membership including comprehensive accident & liability insurance coverage
- Respect in Sport Coaching Program
- Coaching manual
- Coaching clinics
- Access to Basketball Manitoba’s resource library
- Participation in Jr. NBA/WNBA program including certificates; coaches’, players’ and parents’ guides.
- New features every year
- FUN and MORE FUN!
The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program (SNYB) is a national youth
basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills,
sportsmanship and a love of the game for basketball. This grassroots
initiative supports and empowers community-based recreational groups
across Canada in an effort to positively influence youth through
basketball. The goal of the program is to allow participants the
opportunity to maximize their potential, while promoting the importance
of youth basketball as a vehicle to build character, discipline,
self-esteem and sportsmanship.
The model for Steve Nash Youth Basketball was established after
extensive research of existing community basketball programs from
across North America and follows the guidelines of Sport Canada’s Long
Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD).
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Respect in Sport
 All active WMBA coaches are required to complete the free online Respect in Sport course before the playoffs. Click here to begin!
Basketball Rules
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Skills Videos
Check out over 2 hours of locally developed online skills videos for free with the All-Star Skills Series! Topics include passing, dribbling, rebounding, shooting, layups, defense and more!
Basketball Drills
 Check out over 50 different basketball drills to run in practice! Topics include passing, dribbilings, shooting, team offense, defense and more! All drill sare shown in an animated 'flash' format. Click here to view!
Coaches Clinics
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