Overview
BBA is excited to present “Summer Skills”, skill enhancement program. Like the 10K shot format, this program is designed to reward players who invest in their continued development throughout the summer. “Summer Skills” is centered around the time players spend building up both their skills on the court with camps, leagues and drills but also encourages them to earn points by developing their character through community service and their bodies through age appropriate weight training and cardio workouts.
Key Dates
Due to the late end to our school year, we’re going to extend the Summer Skills program a little longer this year.
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Registration May 28th - June 15th
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Program Runs June 1st - Sept 14th
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Tracking Sheets Due Data October 1st
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Recognition Night December 20th (Boys and Girls)
Cost Per Player
Grade level as of 2019-2020 School Year
$ 30 for 2nd - 8th Grade*
* - The Summer Skills registration fee includes access to all BBA open gym times scheduled throughout the summer.
Recognition Levels
All players who reach 5K or higher will be recognized at halftime of the boys or girls varsity game and receive the following rewards based on the level of points they reach.
5K Points - T-Shirt
10K Points - Sweatshirt
15K Points - Sweatshirt & Trophy
How do the points work?
To keep it simple, points are minutes. Minutes spent playing basketball, attending camps or doing other activities that build us up as stronger players. Some activities are worth bonus points, such as the Bear Maker camps, weight training and community service. We’ve provided a list of point scoring opportunities below as well as goals for our 5th-8th grade players.
Scoring Opportunities
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Activity
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Points Per Min
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2nd - 4th Summer Goals
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5th - 8th Summer Goals
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Bear Maker Camps
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3
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7+ Hours of Bear Maker Camp with Byron Head Coach Kyle Finney or Jeremy Baumbach
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7+ Hours of Bear Maker Camp with Byron Head Coach Kyle Finney or Jeremy Baumbach
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Community Service
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2
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2+ Hours of Community Service
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6+ Hours of Community Service
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Byron Open Gym
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2
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4+ Hours of Open Gym
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4+ Hours of Open Gym
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Lifting / Cardio
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2
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NA
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3+ Hours / week of weight training or cardio activity
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Summer Leagues
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2
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Any league play is good
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12+ Hours of Competitive Summer League Play
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Other Camps
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2
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Any camp time is good
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12+ Hours of Skill Development Camps
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Shooting, Dribbling, Playing Basketball
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1
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3-5 Hours / Week of dribbling, shooting & playing basketball.
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5-7 Hours / Week of dribbling, shooting & playing basketball.
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Returning Tracking Sheets
Kids can continue to tracking their points through this coming Sunday, September 15th. After they've completed their tracking sheets, please return them to us before October 1st. There are 3 ways you can turn the sheets in:
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Hand the sheet to a board member.
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Postal Mail
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Email
Summer Skills recognition night for both Boys & Girls will be Friday, December 20th. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let us know.
BBA Summer Open Gym Times
All comers welcome, we will have structured, age appropriate drill stations, instruction and/or game opportunities for all who attend. Cost to attend is $5 per open gym outside of the Summer Skills program.
Sunday, June 16 / 6-8PM
Sunday, June 23 / 6-8PM
Sunday, July 21 / 6-8PM
Sunday, July 28 / 6-8PM
Sunday, August 4 / 6-8PM
Sunday, August 11 / 6-8PM
Sunday, August 18 / 6-8PM
Sunday, August 25 / 6-8PM CANCELLED
Byron Bear Maker Camps
These camps emphasize & develop key values and skills our varsity programs are looking for in it’s players.
Boys Bearmaker Basketball Camp
Boys Coach - Kyle Finney
June 12th - 14th / 12:30PM - 3PM / 5th - 7th Grade (5th - 7th sign up)
June 12th - 14th / 9AM - 11:30AM / 8th - 10th Grade (8th - 10th sign up)
Byron Girls Basketball Camp
Girls Coach: Jeremy Baumbach
June 17 - 20th / 8AM - 10AM / K - 4th Grade (K - 4th sign up)
June 17 - 20th / 1PM - 3PM / 5th - 8th Grade (5th - 8th sign up)
Summer Weight Lifting
Summer age appropriate weight training available June 12th - August 8th at the high school.
Mon - Thurs / 8:30AM - 9:45AM / 7th - 12th Girls
Mon - Thurs / 10AM - 11:15AM / 7th & 8th Boys
Mon & Tues / 5PM - 6PM / 7th - 12th Boys & Girls
Cardio workouts can be done with parents guidance & supervision
Community Service
Volunteering is an excellent way to develop character and aid our community. Up to 20 hours can be counted.
Senior Centers
Assisting Neighbors
Summer Camps
Churches, Charities & Non Profits
Summer League & Tournament Opportunities
Some examples of summer basketball leagues
Byron Summer Swish League
Elite Playmakers
MYAS Summer Tournaments
Summer Camp Opportunities
Some examples of summer basketball camp opportunities.
Byron Boys Basketball Primary Camp K-4 (June 24 - June 27) https://byron.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/1277/public/1/sp/
Gustie Basketball and Leadership Camp https://gustiebasketballcamp.com/
Breakthrough Basketball https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/
Shooting, Ball Handling & Finishing Camp
Essential Youth Skills & Decision Making Camp
Snow Valley Basketball Camp https://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/snow-valley-iowa-basketball-schools
Joe Ohm Summer Basketball Camps https://ohmsportsacademy.com/
Shooting & Ball Handling
**Take quality attempts, with game level focus and energy.** Using tools such as DribbleUp Smart Basketball +App or www.homecourt.ai can make individual workouts more fun & challenging.
Shooting
Basket Attacks & Finishing Moves
Ball Toss Catch and Shoot
Rhythm Shooting – Off the Dribble
Free Throws
Post Moves (Drop step, up & under, reverse pivot)
Ball Handling (JR NBA Skills & Drills)
Pound Dribble (Knee, Hip & Shoulder Progression)
Double Pound Dribble (Knee, Hip & Shoulder Progression)
Double Pound Dribble (Alternate Shoulder & Knee)
Crossover / Between Legs Crossover Dribble
Behind the back Dribble
Side V-Dribble
Figure 8s
JR NBA Skill Building Practice Plans
