ROOKIES

K-2ND GRADE

The SVNJB ROOKIE PROGRAM IS A Basketball training program for players K-2nd grade. EACH DAY Players LEARN various drills, exercises, and games to improve THEIR basketball skills. Then Towards the end of each day, PLAYERS break into groups and play in structured games to implement what they learned. THIS IS A GREAT BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS.

WINTER SESSION 1: NOV-DEC 2024 - 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15

WINTER SESSION 2: JAN-FEB 2025 - 1/5, 1/12, 1/19,1/26, 2/2, 2/8 (Sat)

SPRING: MAR-MAY 2025 - 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4

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WHY PLAY ROOKIES

In rookies, we train players to prepare them for competitive play as they get older and introduce the rules and fundamentals of the game while having fun with their peers.

LOWERED RIMS

Basket adaptors are used to lower rims to ~8.5-9ft high rather than the standard 10ft. This helps younger players focus on their form without always having the strength to shoot on higher rims.

FUN ENVIRONMENT

An environment that makes learning basketball fun with various games, competitions, prizes and more. Players broken into groups of similar ages and/or skill.

APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN

Players learn different skills each day through different drills and games that they then get a chance to implement in live action play at the end of each day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do rookies play?
Rookies play on the scheduled Sundays only in 90 minute sessions between the times of 9am-130pm.
Are there weekday practices?
The rookies meet on the scheduled weekend dates only. No weekday practices.
When are the groups assigned?
After registration closes, the rookie groups are formed based on the players that registered. Once the groups are assigned you should receive an email with your group assignment and scheduled time for the season. You should receive an email by the week of the first scheduled Rookie date.
If I register siblings, will they play at the same location?
Yes, the groups play at the same location but may play at different times depending on their ages.
Is the rookie program co-ed?
Yes, it is co-ed however we try to group the girls together to have their own group when possible depending on the number of girls that register.
How do I register a player?
When registration is open, click on the registration button at the bottom of this page to register a player for the winter rookie session(s). If you have any issues registering please let us know.
Have any other questions...?
Use the contact us form and we will respond to your email to answer your questions.