Skill Development

Skill Development

To increase the chances of successful outcomes, it is recommended that during basketball season, boys and girls play basketball at least two times a week.

Skill development age groupings, boys/girls, height of baskets, and size of balls in general:

K – grade 3 boys/girls, 8 foot baskets, size 5 basketballs
grade 3 – 6 boys/girls, 8 ½ foot baskets, size 6 basketballs
grade 6 – 9 boys, 10 foot baskets, size 6 basketballs
grade 8 – 10 boys, 10 foot baskets, size 6 or 7 basketballs

2024 Fall and 2025 Winter Skill Development Programs

Printable Version of 2025 Winter Programs

K – Grade 3 Boys/Girls

#	Grade	Date	Time	Fee	Location
21	K-3	Sept 23 – Dec 16 \| Mondays ( sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$250	BS	Register
21W	K-3	Jan 6 – Mar 3 \| Mondays (8 sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$200	BS	Register
31	K-3	Sept 24 – Dec 17 \| Tuesdays (13 sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$325	BS	Register
31W	K-3	Jan 7 – Mar 4 \| Tuesdays (9 sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$225	BS	Register
41	K-3	Oct 18 – Dec 20 \| Fridays (10 sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$250	BS	Register
41W	K-3	Jan 10 – Mar 7 \| Fridays (9 sessions)	5:30-6:45 pm	$225	BS	Register
53	K/1	Nov 3 – Mar 2 (14 sessions)	11:30-12:45 pm	$350	JCC	Register
53W	K/1	Jan 12 – Mar 2 \| Sundays (8 sessions)	11:30-12:45 pm	$200	JCC	Register
52	2/3	Nov 3 – Mar 2 \| Sundays (14 sessions)	10:15-11:30 am	$350	JCC	Register
52W	2/3	Jan 12 – Mar 2 \| Sundays (8 sessions)	10:15-11:30 am	$200	JCC	Register
54	K-3	Nov 3 – Mar 2 \| Sundays (14 sessions)	12:45-2 pm	$350	JCC	Register
54W	K-3	Jan 12 – Mar 2 \| Sundays (8 sessions)	12:45-2 pm	$200	JCC	Register

Grade 4 – 6 Boys/Girls

#	Grade	Date	Time	Fee	Location
22	4-6	Sept 23 – Dec 16 \| Mondays (10 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$225	BS	Register
22W	4-6	Jan 6 – Mar 3 \| Mondays (8 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$180	BS	Register
32	4-6	Sept 24 – Dec 17 \| Tuesdays (13 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$290	BS	Register
32W	4-6	Jan 7 – Mar 4 \| Tuesdays (9 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$200	BS	Register
42	4-6	Oct 18 – Dec 20 \| Fridays (10 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$225	BS	Register
42W	4-6	Jan 10 – Mar 7 \| Fridays (9 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$200	BS	Register

Grade 6 – 10

#	Grade	Date	Time	Fee	Location
23	6-10	Sept 23 – Dec 16 \| Mondays (10 sessions)	8-9:15 pm	$225	BS	Register
23W	6-10	Jan 6 – Mar 3 \| Mondays (8 sessions)	8-9:15 pm	$180	BS	Register
33	6-10	Sept 24 – Dec 17 \| Tuesdays (13 sessions)	8-9:15 pm	$290	BS	Register
33W	6-10	Jan 7 – Mar 4 \| Tuesdays (9 sessions)	8-9:15 pm	$200	BS	Register
43W	6-10	Jan 10 – Mar 7 \| Fridays (9 sessions)	6:45-8 pm	$200	BS	Register

Gym Locations:

Blessed Sacrament School

3020 Heather Street – (BS) – north of 16th Ave

Jewish Community Centre

950 West 41st Avenue – (JCC) – east of Oak Street

L’École Bilingue

1166 W 14th Ave – (LEB)

What People Are Saying About RBL

“The diverse and inclusive RBL community has enabled him to feel safe, cared-for and valued while developing skills, making new friends and having fun!”

– Angela Brown

“RBL is more than just basketball for my kids, it has helped me teach my kids life skills.”

– Charisse Zapanta

“RBL is a club that will grow with your kids. My kids are just a couple examples of many in their program.”

– Enrico Palma