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Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camp; Presented by NSD Basketball

Coming to Calgary & Edmonton, July 14 – 18, Summer of 2008.

NSD Basketball offers up to 37 basketball camps and sessions throughout the summer (July & August) including 2 Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camps in both Calgary & Edmonton - featuring Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon.

Each Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camp will offer a daily 3 hour session with instruction on basketball fundamentals including but not limited to: shot mechanics, passing, dribbling, ball handling, transition, defense, offensive principles, screening and more. Each Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camp will also maintain a focus on emphasizing components of fun, sportsmanship, positive attitudes and essential sport & life skills.

Campers will raise their game to new heights as a result of the professional instruction of some of the finest university, college and club coaches in Alberta.

Each Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camp will feature a visit and on-court instruction from Toronto Raptors forward Jamario Moon.

Each camper will receive: T-Shirt, Basketball, Water Bottle, DREAM Card, Toronto Raptors Bandit, Gatorade, and much more.

Toronto Raptors Summer Basketball Camp Details:

Calgary Site

Date: July 14 – 18, 2008
Daily Schedule: Boys & Girls – Ages 8 - 12; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Boys & Girls – Ages 13 - 18; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: NSD, 7475 Flint Rd. SE, Calgary
Cost: $279.00 (incld. GST)
To Register: Call (403) 201-8788; space is limited – registrations taken on a first come first served basis.

Edmonton Site

Date: July 14 - 18
Daily Schedule: Boys & Girls – Ages 8 - 12; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Boys & Girls – Ages 13 - 18; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Concordia University College; 7128 Ada Boulevard, Edmonton AB
Cost: $279.00 (incld. GST)
To Register: Call (403) 201-8788; space is limited – registrations taken on a first come first served basis




NSD Summer Camps - 2008

NSD Basketball (formerly STARS Basketball) emphasizes components of Fun, Fair Play & Positive Attitudes. NSD Basketball coaches are professionally trained in the approach that has vaulted NSD Basketball into Canada's leading entry-level basketball program. Using a 'games approach' to basketball, such as "Musical Hoops", "Octopus", and "Frozen Cones", is a proven method of teaching the skills and drills of basketball to youth.

Not new to basketball? NSD's High Performance (HP) camps are designed for intermediate/advanced athletes looking to improve upon their skills in a competitive and challenging environment. All NSD Basketball Summer Camp Coaches are professionally trained in the approach that has vaulted NSD to become the leader in basketball programming.


Ages 5 - 9
FUNdamentals
Ages 10 - 13
FUNdamentals
Ages 10 -13
Jr. HP Camp
Ages 14 -17
HP Camp
North East
Aug 4 - 8 North East Sports Plex9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
North West
Jul 14 - 18 Edgemont Comm. Centre 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Jul 14 - 18 Houndsfield Heights / Briar Hill9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Jul 21 - 25 Edgemont Comm. Centre9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 18 - 22 Edgemont Comm. Centre9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
South East
Jul 21 - 25 Mid-Sun Comm. Centre9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 18 - 22 Mid-Sun Comm. Centre9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
South West
Jun 30 - July 4 Southland Leisure Centre 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Jun 30 - July 4 Rundle Academy 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Jul 7 - 11 Southland Leisure Centre 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 4 - 8 French & Intl. School 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 4 - 8 South Fish Creek Rec. Center 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 18 - 22 Rundle Academy 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Aug 18 - 22 Rundle Academy6pm - 9pm
Out of Town Ages 5 - 9
FUNdamentals
Ages 10 - 13
FUNdamentals
Ages 10 -13
Jr. HP Camp
Ages 14 -17
HP Camp
Jun 30 - Jul 4 Cochrane 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm
Jun 30 - Jul 4 Sylvan Lake 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm    
Jul 7 - 11 Okotoks 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm
Jul 14 - 18 Airdrie 9am - 12pm9am - 12pm
Jul 14 - 18 Vernon 9am - 12pm 9am - 12pm    
Jul 28 - Aug 1 Didsbury 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm    
Jul 28 - Aug 1 Lethbridge 9am - 12pm   1pm - 4pm 
Jul 28 - Aug 1 Invermere 9am - 12pm 9am - 12pm   
Aug 11 - 15 St. Paul 9am - 12pm1pm - 4pm  
Aug 11 - 15 Kelowna 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm (boys)
1pm - 4pm (girls)
6pm - 9pm
Aug 18 - 22 Okotoks6pm - 9pm
Cost: $175.00

Includes: NSD Basketball T- shirt, Wilson basketball, NSD Water Bottle, Gatorade & more

For More Information or to register call: 403.201.8788



Steve Nash Youth Basketball

Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) is a national youth basketball program designed to develop skills, sportsmanship and a love for the game. The goal of the program allows players the opportunity to maximize their potential, while promoting the importance of youth basketball as a vehicle to build character, discipline, self-esteem and sportsmanship. SNYB targets youth in grades 1-9.

STARS Basketball will not be offered separate of Steve Nash Youth Basketball. The two programs are working together to provide a youth program that is second to none!

To fill out a SNYB registration form click here

Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) is planning to expand throughout the entire province in 2008. For information about SNYB or to bring this exciting new program to your community click here

Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) Dates and Times

LocationStart Date Grade Time
South East
Family Leisure Centre March 22nd - Sat. K-3 11:00am - 1:00pm
McKenzie Lake Comm.Centre April 4th - Friday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Bonavista Comm. Centre April 4th - Friday K-3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Bonavista Comm. Centre April 5th - Saturday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South West
Southland Leisure Centre April 3rd - Thursday K-3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Currie Barracks April 4th - Friday 7-9 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rundle Academy April 8th - Tuesday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jennie Elliott Elementary April 9th - Wednesday K-3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rundle Academy April 10th - Thursday K-3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wildwood Elementary April 11th - Friday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North East
North East Sports Plex April 7th - Monday K-3 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North West
Hounsfield Heights April 6th - Sunday K-3 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hounsfield Heights April 6th - Sunday 4-6 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Surrounding Areas
Okotoks - OJHS April 4th - Friday K-3 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Okotoks - OJHS April 4th - Friday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Airdrie - East Lake Rec. April 4th - Friday K-4 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cochrane - Spray Lakes April 16th - Wednesday K-3 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cochrane - Spray Lakes April 16th - Wednesday 4-6 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Each participant of the SNYB program will receive:

  • SNYB NIKE Dri-fit Reversible Jersey
  • SNYB NIKE Basketball
  • SNYB Certificate of Participation
  • SNYB Parent's guide to Youth Basketball
  • Canada Basketball 'Be One' Membership
  • Basketball Alberta Membership
  • Insurance Coverage

To fill out a SNYB registration form click here



Basketball Academy

The NSD Basketball Academy uses a combination of on-court skill development and dry-land SAQ training to bring your game to the next level. U of C Dinos Head Basketball Coach Shawnee Harle will oversee development for Jr. & Sr. High Girls; while Craig Anderson, former SAIT Men's Head Coach & Basketball Alberta Juvenile Men's coach, will direct Jr. & Sr. High Boys - both programs paired with U of C Dinos SAQ Basketball Trainer Jodi Hicks during dry-land training.

Harle is one of Canada's premiere CIS coaches being the only NCCP Level V certified coach still coaching. Anderson has been a leader in coaching in Alberta from College, to provincial team and skill development. Hicks is one of Alberta's top athletic trainers and has experience training Olympic & professional athletes.
  
Your skills and athleticism will be enhanced with an emphasis on well-rounded development for players 3 x per week during prime time training in the fall, and 2 x per week during the spring and winter seasons.

Click on the Following Links for Spring 2008 Info & Scheduling:

SPRING 2008 Information
SPRING 2008 Master Schedule-Boys
SPRING 2008 Master Schedule-Girls  



NSD Basketball Club Tournaments

NSD Basketball is proud to host three of the largest Club Basketball tournaments in Alberta, hosting upwards of 125 teams annually at the NSD Season Opener and Sheep River Shootout:

    NSD Season Opener (May 2-4)
    Sheep River Shootout (June 6-8)
    Stampede Shootout (July 11-13)

$450.00 registration fee per team, per tournament includes 3 guaranteed games and team welcome package.

To register contact Savannah Magnussen at 201.8788 or Registration is now open. Register early! Space is limited!


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