Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Boys FUNdamental Program Information:
The Blaine Boys basketball K-1 FUNdamental program is designed to provide boys with the opportunity to learn and practice basketball fundamentals in a fun environment. There are no "league games", although the kids will be involved in team and individual skills competitions.
Kids will learn the following skills:
Right & Left hand dribbling
Right & Left hand lay ups
Proper shooting form
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Proper Defensive stance & movement
We encourage Athletes to bring their own basketball (27.5) inch, and Athletes must wear athletic shoes and gym clothes
Program Offerings Fall & Winter For Boys K-1 & 2
K-1: Sign up for both session today for $100!
Session 1 (10/26 - 11/23) - K-1 Skills Fundamentals
WHAT: Great introduction for K-1 boys & girls!
- 5 weeks of skills focused on ball handling, dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, games!
- Experienced Coaches provided for all drills & sessions
- 6.5 - 8 ft hoop heights
WHERE: Sunrise Elementary Gymnasium
WHEN: Saturday Mornings 2024 (10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23)
- K Girls & Boys (9 - 10AM)
- 1st Grade Girls & Boys (10:10 - 11:10AM)
- 2nd* Grade Boys (11:20am - 12:20PM)
*Must be registered for the Boys In-House 2024-25 Grade 2 Season to participate in this pre-season prep session.
**Session 1 includes Grade 2 BOYS only because the Girls Grade 2 In-House season happens at the same time.
COST: $60, Bengals Swag included!
*Grade 2 boys are free with a Boys In-House Grade 2 Season Registration and will not register for these pre-season sessions separately.
**New this year: 2nd Grade girls are free for those who registered and played In House as a way to keep playing! No need to sign up as we'll transfer your registration over and contact you with more information for those interested.
K-1 Boys & Girls - Sign up for both sessions today for $100!
Session 2 (1/4-2/1) - K-1 Boys & K-2 Girls Team Practice/Game Play
WHAT: An opportunity for K-1 boys & K-2 girls to take the next step building off of skills to game play.
- 5 weeks of combined practice & game play
- Volunteer parent coaches needed, 1 Hr commitment each week (50% fee refunded after the sessions end for approved volunteers - please email BYB for details)
- Format will have 1 hr to learn a new concept of the game, then moved in to game play, and end with team skill based contests
- Entire time will be guided with coach support!
- 6.5 - 8ft hoops, smaller court size to get the feel of a game
WHERE: Sunrise Elementary Gymnasium
WHEN: Saturday Mornings 2025 (1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1)
- K-2nd* Girls (9-10am)
- K Boys (10:10 - 11:10am)
- 1st Boys (11:20am - 12:20pm)
*Extension of the Grade 2 In-House season for Girls Players who were registered and played on a 2nd grade In-House team in fall 2024.
**Session 2 includes Grade 2 GIRLS only because the Boys Grade 2 In-House season happens at the same time.
COST: $60, Jersey Provided!
*Grade 2 girls are free with a Girls In-House Grade 2 Season Registration and will not register for these post-season sessions separately.
What Past K-1 Participants Had to Say:
"The coaches were great with the kids and were able to explain the drills in a way that made sense."
"My son loved this session - she wants to play basketball everyday now. :-) "
"The coaches explained the drills and skills to the boys in a simple way yet made it a lot of fun."
"Great drills and I loved having the chance to participate with my son. "
"They were positive, enthusiastic coaches. Did a great job!"
"Terrific energy and great drills to keep it moving. Fun team building at end of sessions."
"It was a great session and my son loved it! Great coaches!!! Thank you so much!"
"Both of the coaches were AMAZING!! My son had never touched a basketball before beginning this session. Although he was new to everything he always felt like a winner because of the positive attitudes of both coaches."
