Game Ready
Basketball Hawthorn’s Game Ready program is designed to provide a pathway for children to progress into mainstream Junior Domestic Competition. Targeted specifically for children 6-8yrs of age, the program operates seasonally (Summer / Winter) utilizing a 3-phase approach to development, acquisition & game preparation.
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Winter 2020 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Winter will offer Two Level’s for children based on age, experience and preference. The Level 1 Program is more skill development centric introducing game situations, while the Level 2 Program enhances the skill development, focusing more on structured game activities & situations.
Both program’s run on Friday afternoons at Kew High School, commencing Friday 1 May for 16 weeks. Dates and times listed below.
For more information about each program please read the information below.
REGISTRATION FEES
Winter 2020 Program – 16 weeks
New Registration = $195 (includes Game Ready singlet & ball)
Returning Registration = $165
PROGRAM PHASES
Each program utilizes a 3 Phase progressive development approach. The information provides an overview of what each phase is designed to focus on:
Skill Development: Introduction to fundamental basketball skills. Key skills being taught include – Ball Handling, Passing, Footwork and Shooting.
(Level 1, Phase 1)
Skill Acquisition: Ability to advance skills into game like tempo drills and advancements of basic skill work.
(Level 1, Phase 2 / Level 2, Phase 1)
Game Breakdowns: Introduction to competitive play and game like activities / situations.
(Level 1, Phase 3 / Level 2, Phase 2)
Structured Games: Competitive play incorporating 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 and 5v5 games as well as advantage/ disadvantage situations
(Level 2, Phase 3)
The application of certain skills & activities within each phase may be altered by coaches based on group size and assessment of progress.
LEVEL 1 PROGRAM
The Level 1 Program is ideally suited to children that are ready to learn and develop game skills and basic introduction to game like activities /situations.
Target Age: Ideally suited for 6-7yrs 
Day / Time: Friday’s 4:15-5:00pm
Venue: Kew High School (1393 Burke Rd, Kew East)
Program Dates & Structure:
Phase One – Skills Development
1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 June {Note: Friday 5 June is a break}
Phase Two – Skill Acquisition
19 June, 26 June, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August
Phase Three – Game Breakdown
14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September
LEVEL 2 PROGRAM
The Level 2 Program is ideally suited to children that are ready to refine skills and more game based activities /situations.
Target Age: Ideally suited for 7-8yrs
Day / Time: Friday’s 4:15-5:00pm
Venue: Kew High School (1393 Burke Rd, Kew East)
Program Dates & Structure:
Phase One – Skills Acquisition
1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 June {Note: Friday 5 June is a break}
Phase Two – Game Breakdown
19 June, 26 June, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August
Phase Three – Structured Games
14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September
ENQUIRIES
If you have any further questions about the program please contact:
Jason Kelly
Programs Coordinator
E: competitions@hawthornbasketball.com.au
P: (03) 8529 4614
