Overview
BBA is excited to present the 2023 Summer Skills Challenge Program. This program is designed to encourage, challenge and recognize players who put in the time to improve their basketball skills this summer.
Key Dimensions
- Individual skill development
- Multi-sport athlete
- Building Character and Community through volunteering
Eligibility
- Byron Public School Student
- Ages entering 3rd - 8th Grade (2023 - 2024 School Year)
Cost per player
$50
Dates
Open Gyms
Dates and Times are subject to change based on availability and number of participants.
| Week |
Tuesdays |
Thursdays |
| Week 1 |
No Open Gym |
Thursday, June 1 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 2 |
Tuesday, June 6 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, June 8 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 3 |
Tuesday, June 13 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, June 15 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 4 |
Tuesday, June 20 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, June 22 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 5 |
Tuesday, June 27 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, June 29 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 6 |
No Open Gym |
No Open Gym |
| Week 7 |
Tuesday, July 11 (3-5pm) Primary |
Thursday, July 13 (6-8pm) Primary |
| Week 8 |
Tuesday, July 18 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, July 20 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 9 |
Tuesday, July 25 (3-5pm) Primary |
Thursday, July 27 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 10 |
Tuesday, August 1 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, August 3 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 11 |
Tuesday, August 8 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, August 10 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 12 |
Tuesday, August 15 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, August 17 (6-8pm) BHS |
| Week 13 |
Tuesday, August 22 (3-5pm) BHS |
Thursday, August 17 (6-8pm) Primary |
Tracking Sheets
Printable Tracking Sheet
OR
Digital Tracking Sheet*
* to create your own digital tracking sheet, click to open the template, then click "File > Make a Copy" and save a version to your Google Drive. From there you can enter your minutes directly into the Tracking tab.
Recognition Levels
| Gold |
1000 minutes - Recognition T-Shirt |
| Black |
3000 minutes - Recognition Sweatshirt |
| Top Finisher |
Top 10% point finishers - Recognition Sweatshirt, SCHEELS Gift Card |
Scoring Categories
| Category |
Example Activities |
Minutes |
| Basketball |
Dribbling, Shooting, Camps |
Unlimited |
| Basketball Fundamentals (Bonus) |
(see below) |
5 minute bonus per day completed |
| Multi-sport (Bonus) |
Organized Sport |
300 minute bonus |
| Volunteering (Bonus) |
Community Service |
180 minute bonus |
Basketball Fundamentals Bonus
When an individual completes the Basketball Fundamental workout (see below) on a given day, they will be awarded an additional 5 bonus minutes on top of their actual total minutes completed on that day.
The Basketball Fundamentals workout serves as a simple framework to encourage kids to focus on core skills every day.
| Basketball Fundamentals Challenge |
|
|
| 2nd - 5th Grade |
2 minutes right-hand dribbling
2 minutes left-hand dribbling
10 made right-hand layups
10 made left-hand layups
10 made free throws*
|
| 6th, 7th & 8th Grade |
5 minutes right-hand dribbling
5 minutes left-hand dribbling
25 made right-hand layups
25 made left-hand layups
15 made free throws
|
| * - younger players who are unable to shoot from the regulation free throw line should move closer while still being encouraged to stay behind a line for the shot |
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BBA Skills and Drills Virtual Community on Homecourt.ai
BBA Summer Skills Challenge Program participants will be invited to join the BBA Skills and Drills virtual community on Homecourt.ai. This serves as both a tool for skill development and interacting with teammates in a positive virtual community.
Byron Basketball Camps
Players are encouraged to sign up for Basketball Camps created by our Varsity Coaches.
Find these and other area basketball opportunties on our 2023/24 More Basketball page.
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Questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Email:
or talk to your favorite BBA board member.
