Programs
Basketball Programs for Ages 5–13
Haldimand Hoops offers age-appropriate basketball programming designed to help young athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.
Each program combines basketball fundamentals, movement, skill-building activities, games, age-friendly drills and controlled scrimmages in a positive and encouraging environment.
Players do not need previous basketball experience to join.
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Ages 5 - 6
Foundations Program
45-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Our youngest athletes are introduced to basketball in a fun, active, and supportive environment.
Sessions focus on:
- Dribbling and ball control
- Passing and catching
- Shooting fundamentals
- Footwork and coordination
- Movement and balance
- Listening and teamwork
- Fun basketball games and activities
The goal at this age is to help players become comfortable with the basketball while building confidence and enjoying being active.
Ages 7 - 9
Skill Development Program
60-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Players begin developing stronger basketball fundamentals while learning how to apply their skills in game situations.
Sessions include:
- Ball-handling and dribbling
- Passing and decision making
- Shooting technique
- Layups and finishing
- Defensive fundamentals
- Footwork and movement
- Teamwork and communication
- Controlled scrimmages and game-based activities
Players are encouraged to challenge themselves, make mistakes, learn, and improve each week.
Ages 10 - 13
Advanced Skills Program
60-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Our oldest age group focuses on developing stronger individual skills, basketball awareness, and confidence in game situations.
Sessions include:
- Advanced ball-handling
- Shooting and finishing
- Passing and court vision
- Offensive movement
- Defensive positioning
- Footwork and conditioning
- Decision-making
- Team concepts
- Controlled scrimmages and competitive activities
The program is designed to support both developing players and athletes looking to strengthen their existing basketball skills.
Ages 5 - 6
Foundations Program
45-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Our youngest athletes are introduced to basketball in a fun, active, and supportive environment.
Sessions focus on:
- Dribbling and ball control
- Passing and catching
- Shooting fundamentals
- Footwork and coordination
- Movement and balance
- Listening and teamwork
- Fun basketball games and activities
The goal at this age is to help players become comfortable with the basketball while building confidence and enjoying being active.
Ages 7 - 9
Skill Development Program
60-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Players begin developing stronger basketball fundamentals while learning how to apply their skills in game situations.
Sessions include:
- Ball-handling and dribbling
- Passing and decision making
- Shooting technique
- Layups and finishing
- Defensive fundamentals
- Footwork and movement
- Teamwork and communication
- Controlled scrimmages and game-based activities
Players are encouraged to challenge themselves, make mistakes, learn, and improve each week.
Ages 10 - 13
Advanced Skills Program
60-minute sessions – (2 sessions per week)
Our oldest age group focuses on developing stronger individual skills, basketball awareness, and confidence in game situations.
Sessions include:
- Advanced ball-handling
- Shooting and finishing
- Passing and court vision
- Offensive movement
- Defensive positioning
- Footwork and conditioning
- Decision-making
- Team concepts
- Controlled scrimmages and competitive activities
The program is designed to support both developing players and athletes looking to strengthen their existing basketball skills.
Ages 5-6yrs
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Program Highlights:
- 6-week season
- No tryouts
- Everybody plays
- Boys and girls welcome
- Volunteer coaches
- Weekly games
- Playoffs and the championship
Divisions:
Freshmen – 1st & 2nd Grade
Sophomores – 3rd & 4th Grade
Juniors – 5th & 6th Grade
Seniors – 7th & 8th Grade
Alumni – 9th & 10th Grade
More Than Basketball
At Haldimand Hoops, development goes beyond what happens with the ball.
We encourage athletes to build:
Confidence • Teamwork • Discipline • Sportsmanship • Communication • Leadership
We aim for every player to leave the gym feeling encouraged, challenged, and excited to return.
Two Sessions Every Week
Participants receive two basketball sessions per week throughout the program season.
Programs run from September through June at participating Caledonia school locations.
View our Schedule & Locations page for available days and times.
More Than Basketball
At Haldimand Hoops, development goes beyond what happens with the ball.
We encourage athletes to build:
Confidence • Teamwork • Discipline • Sportsmanship • Communication • Leadership
We aim for every player to leave the gym feeling encouraged, challenged, and excited to return.
Two Sessions Every Week
Participants receive two basketball sessions per week throughout the program season.
Programs run from September through June at participating Caledonia school locations.
View our Schedule & Locations page for available days and times.
Ages 10-13yrs
League Structure:
- 5–6 week regular season
- Playoffs and the championship
- East & West divisions
- 8–12 teams
- $500 per team
Game Format:
- 2–3 games guaranteed per night
- Shot clock
- FIBA-style rules
- 1 timeout per game
- Program
Elite Training Academy
- * Bible Study
- * Group Discussions
New to
Haldimand Hoops?
Try the program before committing.
- Free One-Week Trial
Families can experience Haldimand Hoops during our free trial period before completing full program registration.
