Development Program
Girls & Boys Development Program
The Development Program is designed to give young athletes the opportunity to grow their basketball skills in a positive, supportive, and community-driven environment. Through fun and engaging sessions with caring coaches, players are encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace, build confidence and teamwork, and grow a love of the game.
The Development Program is divided into three age- and skill-based groups:
- Intro to Basketball (2019-2020 born)
- Foundations (2018-2019 born)
- Fundamentals (2017-2018 born)
Players should register for the group that best matches their current level. During the first four weeks, players may be moved between groups to ensure they are placed in the environment that best supports their development. If you are unsure which group is appropriate for your child, please contact the Director of Youth Basketball, Alex Habbouche at alex.habbouche@nepeanbluedevils.ca.
Each program includes a weekly Saturday morning practice (1 hour for Intro to Basketball, 1.5 hours for Foundations and Fundamentals). Players will receive a complimentary Nepean Basketball t-shirt, which should be worn to each session.
In addition to weekly practices, we will host three tournaments throughout the year where teams will get a chance to play each other as well as teams from other clubs in a fun day of basketball and community building.
The season will begin September 26th, 2026 and end March 13, 2027 excluding the following dates which will be closed by the school boards:
- Thanksgiving: October 10th, 2026
- Holiday Break: December 20th, 2026 and Jan 2nd
- March Break: March 15th, 2027
To learn more about each program:
