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
2025 Spring Skill Development Programs
K – Grade 3 Boys/Girls
| # | Grade | Date | Time | Fee | Location | |
| 31S | K-3 | Apr 22 – May 27 | Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:45 pm | $150 | BS | Register |
| 41S | K-3 | Apr 25 – May 30 | Fridays 5:30 – 6:45 pm | $150 | BS | Register |
| 52S | K/1 | *Apr 27 – Jun 1 | Sundays 11:30 – 12:45 pm | $125 | JCC | Register |
| 53S | 2/3 | *Apr 27 – Jun 1 | Sundays 10:15 – 11:30 am | $125 | JCC | Register |
| 54S | K-3 | *Apr 27 – Jun 1 | Sundays 12:45 – 2 pm | $125 | JCC | Register |
*no session May 4 (Vancouver Marathon)
Grade 4 – 6 Boys/Girls
| # | Grade | Date | Time | Fee | Location | |
| 32S | 4-6 | Apr 22 – May 27 | Tuesdays 6:45 – 8 pm | $135 | BS | Register |
| 42S | 4-6 | Apr 25 – May 30 | Fridays 6:45 – 8 pm | $135 | BS | Register |
Grade 6 – 10
| # | Grade | Date | Time | Fee | Location | |
| 33S | 6-10 | Apr 22 – May 27 | Tuesdays 8 – 9:15 pm | $135 | BS | Register |
| 90S | 6-10 | Apr 24 – May 29 | Thursdays 6 – 8 pm | $240 | BS | Register |
| 91S | 6-10 High Performance | Apr 24 – May 29 | Thursdays 6 – 8 pm | $240 | 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
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