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Welcome to Basketball Manitoba:
Together We Grow Basketball Players.
Basketball Manitoba, along with our members and partners, has a large number of player development opportunities for all ages and levels. Whether you’re 5 or 55, we have something for you!
Basketball is a tremendous team sport that can be played for a lifetime, be it on the driveway or right through to the Olympics. Its a great teacher of teamwork, cooperation, respect and positive social skills. Basketball develops a wide range of important motor skills including running, throwing, catching, shooting, footwork, balance, agility, coordination and endurance.
Why Play Basketball?
- It’s fun. Basketball is the second most popular sport in the world, behind only soccer. In Canada, basketball is now the most played sport for ages 12-17. Basketball is a high-energy activity that helps develop athletic, social, and sport-specific skills that carry over into our everyday lives and last a lifetime.
- It’s social. Being a team sport, basketball helps develop many important life skills including teamwork, sharing, leadership, and communication.
- It’s everywhere. Most schools offer a basketball program for students whether it be in physical education classes, intramurals or on competitive school teams. Many community and recreation centres offer a basketball program for children and there are adult-based leagues. Best of all, most basketball is played indoors in a climate controlled environment meaning no cold mornings or rainouts!
- It’s simple. To play you need only a basketball, a pair of running shoes, shorts and a T-shirt. Most gyms, if not all, have a basketball hoop and many parks and schoolyards have outdoor hoops. Bring a friend and play some one-on-one in the driveway. Join our message board to see what others are doing and get some informal pick-up games going. 3 on 3 basketball is getting bigger and bigger each year and we can help you find the resources you need to host an outdoor tournament or get your information out.
- It’s inexpensive. Relative to other sports, basketball is very affordable. You can even play it for free at your local outdoor court - check out our outdoor court map to find one near you. Leagues are run at the lowest possible cost to get as many people involved. If you need help with your fees, there are options through Sport Manitoba’s KidSport program.
- It can lead to fantastic experiences and opportunities. If you find a passion for the sport and develop into an outstanding player, you may find that basketball will offer you unique life experiences by playing on travelling club teams, high school teams, our Provincial Teams, university teams, or even our Canadian National Team. Put in the work and see where basketball can take you.
You can find out about all our programs, leagues and services for players in the below chart or in the above ‘PLAYERS’ drop-down menu.
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Welcome to Basketball Manitoba:
Together We Grow Basketball Coaches.
Basketball Manitoba, along with our members and partners, has a large number of coaching development opportunities for all levels of basketball coaches. Whether you are just starting out in coaching your child’s team or looking to make coaching a profession, we have something for you!
Basketball is a tremendous sport that can be coached for a lifetime. Many coaches are former players whose passion for the game didn't end when their playing careers did. Many continue in the sport to give back to the next generation of players the benefits and opportunities they received when they were younger. We are here to get you involved in a fantastic sport as a coach. You have come to the right place to grow your passion for basketball!
Why Coach Basketball?
- To stay involved. Is your playing career starting to wind down? Coaching is a fantastic way to stay involved in basketball, stay active, and spread your passion and knowledge to others.
- To give back. Many current basketball coaches played the game at one time. They now recognize that they had a person who stepped up and made a difference in their lives when they were young. This is your chance to give back to the next generation of basketball players.
- It’s fun. Spending time with young athletes and helping them develop in a sport we love is FUN and keeps you feeling young! Coaching can be the highlight of your day!
- It’s rewarding. Seeing young people develop skills over a period of time and become better basketball players as well as better people can be very rewarding.
- It’s social. The fraternity of basketball coaches in Manitoba is wide and diverse. Volunteering in a leadership role can open many other doors for you, be it in the workforce or other opportunities.
Where can I coach?
Most schools, clubs and community clubs offer some level of basketball. Many successful coaches stayed connected with a school or club they played for or attended by starting out as an assistant coach with their former program. It's as easy as calling or visiting your former coach, phys ed teacher or club convenor and saying, “I want to coach”! If you are new to coaching, the best is to work with an experienced coach to help with the transition.
However, many new coaches are put into a head coaching role with limited resources. That’s where we come in. You can find out about all our coaching resources, services and development opportunities in the above ‘COACHES’ drop-down menu.
We also suggest you subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, the FastBreak below to stay informed on the latest basketball news, programs and resources in Manitoba.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or need more help, contact us! Thanks for stepping forward and coaching a basketball team!
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Welcome to Basketball Manitoba:
Together We Grow Basketball Referees.
Basketball Manitoba, along with our members and partners, has a large number of officials development opportunities for all levels of basketball referees. Whether you are just starting out or looking to make refereeing an avocation, we have something for you!
There are many benefits to officiating. It is a way to give back to the community and provides a unique opportunity to positively influence young people. It helps develop interpersonal skills and sharpens one’s judgment skills. You must make instantaneous decisions, handle pressure, and resolve conflicts. It’s also a way to stay involved in sports, stay in shape, make some money, and most importantly make lifelong friendships.
Basketball is a tremendous sport that can be officiated for a lifetime. Many referees are former players whose passion for the game didn't end when their playing careers did. Many continue in the sport to give back to the next generation of players the benefits and opportunities they received when they were younger. We are here to get you involved in a fantastic sport as a referee. You have come to the right place to grow your passion for basketball!
Why Referee Basketball?
- To stay involved. Is your playing career starting to wind down? Refereeing is a fantastic way to stay physically involved in basketball, stay active, and spread your passion and knowledge to others. Its also a great way to acquire a new or different perspective about the game
- To give back. Many current basketball referees played the game at one time. They now recognize that they had a person who stepped up and made a difference in their lives when they were young. This is your chance to give back to the next generation of basketball players.
- It’s fun. Spending time with young athletes and helping them develop in a sport we love is FUN. Getting back on the court as a referee will give you a new burst of physical and mental energy and can be a highlight of your day.
- It’s rewarding. Meeting the challenges of managing players in a competitive environment and seeing young people develop skills over a period of time to become better basketball players is very rewarding. Basketball officiating is a great part-time job that can fit your availability during the evening or on a weekend.
- It’s social. The fraternity of basketball referees in Manitoba is wide and diverse. Getting involved in a leadership role can open many other doors for you, be it in the workforce or other opportunities.
Where can I referee?
There is a huge demand in Manitoba for basketball referees. With more and more players getting involved at all levels of the game, the need for people to get involved as a referee grows as well. To begin as a basketball referee, you must be at least 15 years of age and attend a MABO or Basketball Manitoba certification clinic on an annual basis. Once you have attended a clinic, you may begin officiating at the WMBA or Junior / high middle school level immediately. Officials at the Senior Level can advance to work at the high school, college, university and senior basketball levels.
You can find out about all our official's resources, services and development opportunities in the above ‘OFFICIALS’ drop-down menu.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or need more help, contact us! Thanks for stepping forward and getting involved as a basketball official!
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