Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association are preparing for the upcoming season with a soft opening through the summer to get an early start and to generate interest and awareness. Our registration website will be opening on July 12 and will continue into the fall.
Registration for 2020 Fall/Winter SMBA league can be found at www.smba.ca
RETURN TO PLAY PLAN
We are SUPER EXCITED to get back on the court and have great phased in plan for you:
Minis (Grade 5 & 6) and Bantam (Grade 7 & 8) Registration is open! Most sessions will be at the Martinsville Athletic Pavillion. Each individual will be responsible for travel to and from Martensville.
Click here to begin your registration: http://smba.ca/ Please click on “Register Here” on the top of the page for the link.
Registration closes September 25; so don’t delay! (there will be no late registration, if you wish to get on the wait list please email randi.mac@shaw.ca)
Dunkaroos and Spuds full program will run January to March 2021. Registration will open in mid October – watch SMBA website for details.
Junior and Senior (formerly Midget and Juvenile) will run programming Jan to Mar 2021 if not sooner and Registration will open Mid-October.
*We will be adhering strictly to the COVID 19 rules for our return to play. All details about practices and games will be sent out when we have more details. Registration will be through our website, but community coordinators will be forming teams and finding coaches. There will be movement of players depending on numbers and the division chosen. Please be aware that you may not play for your home community. *
Important Notice from YAS
July 2, 2020
Effective June 29, 2020 Young Athlete Saskatchewan Inc. (YAS)
Sports School, a registered Saskatchewan corporate entity, has been
authorized by the Government of Saskatchewan to hold its 2020
weekly youth basketball camps during July and August in Saskatoon
and Regina.
Accordingly, YAS has immediately re-commenced accepting registrations
for its camps scheduled for the week of July 20 to 24, July 27 to 31
and continuing for its weekly camps scheduled throughout August.
Registrations for camps will continue until camps reach COVID-19
enrolment limits. Visit the YAS web site for additional details and to
register on line www.yas.ca
All youths who were registered for YAS camps back in February and
early March, prior to the COVID-19 shut down, remain registered,
with the following exception: Those who were registered for camps in Saskatoon during the weeks of July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17 are notified that those camps have been withdrawn due to the City of Saskatoon not yet approving the rental of its Cosmo Civic Centre gym at which those camps were scheduled. Parents and guardians of youths registered for YAS camps July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17 in Saskatoon are requested to contact the YAS office immediately in order to request a transfer to another YAS 2020 camp later during the summer or to receive a full refund of their camp fees.
The FREE YAS Mini-Camps scheduled for July 2 and 3 in each city
have been withdrawn, with the possibility that they may be re-
scheduled for later during this summer or early fall.
YAS basketball camps are headed by certified teachers who are also
accomplished basketball coaches. Accordingly, the YAS basketball
skills-development curriculum will be followed as it has been during
past summers. This will include basketball skills instruction, drills,
scientific skills testing, and follow-up skills-reinforcement competitions.
It will also include regular-game scrimmages.
A COVID-19 questionnaire that every youth registered for
YAS 2020 basketball camp will be required to bring with them to their
camp head instructor (certified teacher), every camp morning.
Every YAS staff member will also be required to adhere on an ongoing
basis and strictly to Saskatchewan Government COVID-19 restrictions.
Regular and additional sanitizing precautions will be taken at the gyms.
Questions and Clarifications,
Dr. Robb Hall, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (admin) Ph.D. (EDPA)
YAS Camps Director
rhall@yas.ca
FREE Youth Basketball Camps.
During July and August.
Camps in Regina or Saskatoon.
Instructed by Professional “A” certified teachers who are highly accomplished basketball coaches. Separated age and ability sub-grouping for every level from introductory to basics to fundamentals to developing to advanced.
Everyone invited and welcome.
Request more details by email.
info@yas.ca
YAS 2019 FREE CAMPS
In addition to its regular main weekly all-day summer camps, YAS is pleased to invite every Saskatchewan youth to one of its no-frills camps free of charge in Regina or Saskatoon during early July, 2019 as follows:
Dates, Locations and Times:
– July 2 (Tuesday) to July 5 (Friday)
– in Regina at Monseigneur de Laval South Campus Gym, 1601 Cowan Crescent
– in Saskatoon at the Cosmo Civic Centre Gym, 3130 Laurier Drive
– ages as of June 30, 2019
– Under Age 10 Co-Ed 8:30 am to 11:30 am
– Under Age 12 Co-Ed 8:30 am to 11:30 am
– Under Age 14 Co-Ed 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
– Under Age 16 Co-Ed 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Features:
– courtesy early drop-off supervision starting at 8:00 am daily
– 12 hours of instruction and competitions (3 hours a day)
– youths experience a small sampling of YAS regular camp
– equipment supplied by YAS (i.e. basketballs, game vests, etc.)
Pre-Register:
– number of registrations limited
– deadline for pre-registration is June 24, 5:00 pm
– pre-register by email to info@yas.ca
– state this information:
Youth(s) Name Youth(s) Age as of June 30, 2019
Age Level Registered For: U 10, U 12, U 14, U 16
Parent or Guardian Name Parent or Guardian Email Address
Parent or Guardian Telephone number(s)
Parent or Guardian Canada Post Address
Expectations:
(a) These free camps are for youths who either will be attending one or more YAS 2019 regular main camp(s) or will not be attending any sports schools or camps at all other than YAS during July and August 2019 (i.e. no non-YAS basketball, no volleyball, no soccer, no hockey, no ringette, no football, etc.),
(b) We expect every youth enrolled in a free camp to remain at camp from start time to finish time every camp day including Friday, and
(c) These camps will fill up soon and we do not keep waiting lists, so we strongly urge those who register to be absolutely sure that they will attend every camp day, with no possibility that they will withdraw or not show up. Thank you.
What each Youth will receive at a YAS 2019 Regular Main Camp
An award-winning 30 to 35 hours of our “quick and smart” skills development program developed by and headed by professional “A” certified teachers who are also highly-accomplished basketball coaches who know how to make learning rewarding and FUN.
Small group and individualized attention for each youth due to narrow age ranges of camps (2 years), low youth to staff ratios, and a maximum 24 youths in the age group.
A wide range of weekly camps’ choices throughout July and August.
Air conditioned gyms.
Lots of free parking near the gyms.
Use of state-of-the-art leather basketballs all day every day supplied by Wilson Sports. The same basketballs used for games in the NCAA “March Madness” Tournament. YAS owns 350 NCAA Wilson basketballs in official sizes (7, 6 and 5). Youths do not have to bring their own basketballs.
Daily nutrition motivational mini-lessons (10 minutes) taught by sports nutrition experts.
A multi-screened numbered camp jersey immediately upon their registration.
Upon graduation from camp, a special-grip shot-development basketball to keep.
Upon graduation from camp, a Young Athlete Saskatchewan graduation medallion.
Upon graduation from a camp, a special invitation to return to YAS on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon August 23 and 24 (or Saturday only) to be placed on a team for the popular IRONMAN Tournament. The “Ironman” will be two age-class tournaments at the same time, U 16 and U 13, in which every player will be placed on a balanced team to play equally in 8 games with 2/3 floor time in each game. Every player will received a medallion for finishing the Ironman Tournament as: FINALIST, CONSOLATION WINNER, or CHAMPION.
To view all 32 camp choices, visit: www.yas.ca and click on the “YAS 2019 Main Camp Brochure” link. We look forward to every call, and question at (306) 585 – 2020 in Regina or (306) 242 – 2425 in Saskatoon.
2018-19 VARSITY VIEW Basketball Registration
Season length: October- Late February/ Late March (Depending on Age Group)
Age Groups:
Dunkaroo’s Basketball: is a development program based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls (co-ed) who are in GRADE ONE OR GRADE TWO. The players have one hour a week for 12 to 14 weeks in developing basketball skills in a fun atmosphere. REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOUND HERE. Please go to www.smba.ca to register online.
Spuds Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls (co-ed) who are under ten years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE FOUR OR LOWER). The teams play cross court and the coaches referee their own games.
Mini Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls who are under 12 years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE FIVE OR SIX). The teams play cross court and referees are provided. Mini A Pool teams play full court.
Bantam Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls who are under 14 years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE SEVEN OR EIGHT). No player in high school can play bantam ball. Teams play full court and referees are provided.
Games will be played on Saturdays and practices will be once per week and will be scheduled by coaches at a later date.
If cost is a barrier for you to register your child/children, you are encouraged to apply for funding from Kidsport. Please click on the link below for the application form.
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/saskatoon/apply-for-assistance
If there is no way for you to pay via credit card on this site, please email the VVCA basketball co-ordinator Jason Kovitch at: thekovitchs@gmail.com.
***IMPORTANT NOTE ON JERSEYS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON***
THIS SEASON ALL PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE A REVERSIBLE SMBA JERSEY. JERSEYS CAN BE ORDERED HERE:https://smbagear.itemorder.com/sale
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING FOR THE START OF THE SEASON IS SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2018. ONCE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE THE BASKETBALL COORDINATOR WILL CONFIRM YOUR JERSEY NUMBER. IF YOU HAVE A JERSEY FROM LAST YEAR AND PLAN TO USE IT AGAIN THIS YEAR, DENOTE THE NUMBER IN THE JERSEY NUMBER FIELD.
Terms & Conditions
Note that a community association membership is required for registering in basketball. Please purchase either a $10.00 (plus credit card fees) single member membership or a $20.00 family membership (plus credit card fees) prior to registering for a basketball program.
All you need to do is ask us.
You can get a $50.00 camp discount certificate to attend one of eight week-long basketball day camps to be held at Saskatoon’s Cosmo Civic Centre this July and August . . . just for asking.
Just email us at info@yas.ca or text us at 306-242-2425 and say, ‘Please send me a discount certificate.’ We’ll hustle it right to you.
Everyone is welcome. We have a skill level and age group for everyone.
These discount certificates are funded by donations from
Canadian Tire Jump Start Charities
City of Saskatoon
Hall*Comm Trust
Saskatchewan Lotteries
Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Next Summer’s Basketball Camps
YAS – Young Athlete Saskatchewan is administered and headed by Saskatchewan professional “A” certified teachers who are highly accomplished basketball coaches.
Next summer’s YAS basketball camps in Saskatoon and Regina will start the week of July 2 to 6 and continue until the week of August 20 to 24, 2018.
Every youth age 8 to 10, 10 to 12, 12 to 14 and 14 to 16 who would like have fun and make new friends while learning and developing basketball skills is most welcome and invited to YAS camps.
Thank you to the Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Canadian Tire Jump Start Charity, Hall*Comm Trust, and private citizens for their financial donations to YAS that ensure that every youth can afford to attend YAS.
More information at www.yas.ca
Registration is now open for Taking to the Court – a free event being hosted by the City of Saskatoon, for boys ages 10 to 14. Event takes place on Monday, November 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive)
A day for boys to get active, learn, and improve skills in basketball under the direction of qualified instructors. Lunch and snacks are provided at each event. Space is limited.
Please call 306 975 3378 before Tuesday, November 8, to register.
Monday August 29, 2016 9:00 AM to Friday September 16, 2016 11:55 PM
Season length: October- Late February/ Late March (Depending on Age Group)
Age Groups:
Dunkaroo’s Basketball: is a development program based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls (co-ed) who are in GRADE ONE OR GRADE TWO. The players have one hour a week for 12 to 14 weeks in developing basketball skills in a fun atmosphere. Please go to www.smba.ca to register online for this program.
Spuds Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls (co-ed) who are under ten years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE FOUR OR LOWER). The teams play cross court and the coaches referee their own games.
Mini Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls who are under 12 years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE FIVE OR SIX). The teams play cross court and referees are provided. Mini A Pool teams play full court.
Bantam Basketball: is a game based on the sport of basketball for boys and girls who are under 14 years of age as of December 31 of the season in play (OR IN GRADE SEVEN OR EIGHT). No player in high school can play bantam ball. Teams play full court and referees are provided.
Games will be played on Saturdays and practices will be once per week and will be scheduled by coaches at a later date.
Note that a community association membership is required for registering in soccer. Please purchase either a $10.00 (plus credit card fees) single member membership or a $20.00 family membership (plus credit card fees) prior to registering for a basketball program.
See Picatic page for more information and to register.
Develop the “RIGHT” basketball skills, only at YAS Summer Basketball Camps.
2016 41st Annual Summer Basketball School
Weekly skills-development camps with equal-play tournaments held throughout July and August
To receive an ‘easy-read’ attractive YAS 2016 information package sent to you by Canada Post, send us an email at info@yas.ca with your Canada Post mailing address including postal code.
How to Register for YAS:
Mail your registration form and fee to:
YAS, 103-614 9th Street East Saskatoon SK S7H 0M5
or
Bring your registration form and fee to a YAS staff member at the gym when a camp is in session:
or
Register on line at: www.yas.ca
or
Register by telephone at:
(306) 585 – 2020 in Regina
(306) 242 – 2425 in Saskatoon
YAS coaches are continuously innovating and adjusting the YAS summer basketball camps skills-development program in order to maintain YAS’s standing as a sports-school leader. Each year, top teacher-coaches from universities, colleges and secondary schools are surveyed in order to determine the skills that they regard as current top priority and in need of emphasis among young developing players.
That input from college professionals and teacher-coaches is then incorporated into YAS summer basketball camps.
12,904 players from 273 communities have graduated from YAS’s award-winning summer basketball camps since YAS was founded in 1975. Each YAS graduate returned home armed with the skills and confidence needed to excel in basketball and other sports, and most importantly to take leadership roles at school and to make positive contributions to their overall communities.
YAS – Young Athlete Sports School Inc.
YAS will hold weekly basketball camps throughout this July and August at gyms in Saskatoon.
Everyone is invited to join, build their basketball skills, meet new friends and have lots and lots of fun at YAS summer camps.
YAS will have a camp for every level of athletic ability and playing experience in these age groups:
8 to 10
10 to 12
12 to 14
14 to 16
Each YAS camp will have a nominal registration fee with bursary assistance upon request courtesy of the Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund (CIF).
In addition, YAS will also offer a free camp for each age group.
Request an information package by email at info@yas.ca
or by calling (306) 242 – 4700
or by texting (306) 242 – 2425
Skills and Drills with the Huskies!
Along with the City of Saskatoon, the U of S Women’s Huskies Basketball team will be leading a FREE basketball skills camp at the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre at 168 Wall Street on Sunday, November 22nd from 1:00 – 2:30 pm for girls 9 – 13.
Space is very limited! Please call (306) 975-3378 to register as soon as possible. Registration will close by 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 19th.
Soccer Registration
VVCA indoor soccer registration is be online at https://www.picatic.com/event14403530525554.
Registration will be available for the following age groups:
– Kinder Soccer (born 2012 & 2013),
– U6 (Born 2010 & 2011), and
– U8 (Born 2008 &2009).
If you have a child born before 2008, please register at www.eastsidesoccer.ca. Registration will run from August 24th to September 11th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Basketball Registration
VVCA basketball registration will be available online at https://www.picatic.com/event14403809802252.
Registration will run from August 24th to September 11th. No late registrations will be accepted. If your child is in Grade 2 or younger, registration will be online at www.smba.ca in the Spuds program.
40th Annual Young Athlete Saskatchewan Summer Basketball School
YAS Award-Winning Basketball Camps
• Cosmo Civic Centre Weekly Throughout August
• Different Camps For Different Skill Levels
• Everyone Welcome
YAS coaches are continuously innovating and adjusting the YAS summer basketball camps skills-development program in order to maintain YAS’s standing as a sports-school leader. Each year, top teacher-coaches from universities, colleges and secondary schools are surveyed in order to determine the skills that they regard as current top priority and in need of emphasis among young developing players.
That input from college professionals and teacher-coaches is then incorporated into YAS summer basketball camps.
12,547 players from 272 communities have graduated from YAS’s award-winning summer basketball camps since YAS was founded in 1975. Each YAS graduate returned home armed with the skills and confidence needed to excel in basketball and other sports, and most importantly to take leadership roles at school and to make positive contributions to their overall communities.
Info: (306) 242-2425 or website: yas.ca