The mission of the Development Program is to allow kindergartners, first- and second-graders the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of basketball while having fun and developing a love for the game. This program is uniquely structured to help children learn the game of basketball. There are six 60-minute sessions. Each session consists of warm-up/skill development time and a 3-on-3 game where players have the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned. Each game is made up of two 15-minute halves with a brief halftime.
- Boys & Girls, K-2nd Grade.
- Shawnee Mission & Olathe Elementary school locations AND/OR City Center Fitness.
- Register as an individual player or as a team.
- The clock runs continuously, stopping about every 5 minutes for substitutions.
- Teams generally are composed of 6 players in order to provide each player equal playing time.
- Ball size is 27.5.
- Goal height: 8 feet.
- The season/games run for 6 weeks on Saturday's beginning Sept. 18th through Oct. 23rd.
- Participation medals awarded at the end of the season.
- REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AUG. 1st, 2021.
- REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE SEPT. 1st, 2021
