Jr. Gaiters basketball program enters 6th year
Fun, fair play and fundamental skill development through a games based approach to learning. That is the purpose of the Junior Gaiters Basketball program run by the Bishop's Gaiters men's basketball team.
Poised to start its sixth year, students in grade 4-5-6 from across the Estrie region can hone their skills for high school. The program runs from Oct. 21 through Feb. 23. Boys and girls meet in Mitchell Gymnasium on the Bishop's University campus on Sunday mornings form 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
"Kids going into high school are getting fundamentals and coaching before they get to the secondary level," said Gaiters' head coach Rod Gilpin. "They can play and compete by the time the 18 weeks are over. We are teaching them concepts that we use at Bishop's, they get to play and usually do well in competitions but most importantly, they develop as players.
Every participant receives a junior gaiters reversible jersey, admission to Gaiters home basketball games and the opportunity to play in a Basketball Sherbrooke Jamboree event
The 2017-18 group sent nine players to the Estrie Jeux de Quebec basketball team.
Cost for 18 weeks is $200 ($175 for returnees without a jersey) and financial assistance is available upon request.
To register visit buy.gaiters.ca, call 819-822-9600 ext. 2669 or stop by the Bishop's University Sports Centre Reception Desk.
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