after school PROGRAMS
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS 5-17 YRS | BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
Our enthusiastic Development Coaches run after-school programs Monday-Thursday during the school term for beginners through to advanced players.
YR K-2
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All Abilities
BNSW Program
Tuesday
4:40pm-5:20pm
Ages 8 -17
8 Week Program
Location: "The Bear Cave" - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume St, Crows Nest -
Active Start
This program is focused on giving your child the absolute best first experience in basketball. Within this program, your child will have FUN above anything else
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
4:00pm-4:40pm
Ages 5 - 9
10 Week Program
Location: "The Bear Cave" - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume St, Crows Nest -
Little Bears League
Is your child looking to learn technical skills in the context of a game? If so, Little Bears League is for you. This program combines technical and game skills through the process of in-game learning. Providing an awesome pathway for those who have been a part of our development program or are looking to play as part of a team.
Wednesday
4pm - 4:40pm
Ages 5 - 9
10 Week Program
Location: "The Bear Cave" - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume St, Crows Nest
YR 3-4
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All Abilities
BNSW Program
Tuesday
4:40pm-5:20pm
Ages 8 -17
8 Week Program
Location: "The Bear Cave" - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume St, Crows Nest
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Fundamentals
This program aims to teach your child the ‘SUPER 6’ in a fun and inclusive setting! Coaches will focus on making the sessions engaging, challenging, and most importantly, FUN. This program is a great way for your child to become game-ready.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 7 - 10
10 Week Program
Location: Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Girls Only Youth
Our Girls Only Development Program is a class designed to encourage young female athletes towards an enjoyable basketball experience focusing on fundamental skills, confidence building and teamwork. Our program provides a supportive network of female coaches to help develop these athletes towards their basketball goals.
Wednesday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 8 - 11
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Little Bears League
Is your child looking to learn technical skills in the context of a game? If so, Little Bears League is for you. This program combines technical and game skills through the process of in-game learning. Providing an awesome pathway for those who have been a part of our development program or are looking to play as part of a team.
Wednesday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 7 - 10
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
YR 5-6
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All Abilities
BNSW Program
Tuesday
4:40pm-5:20pm
Ages 8 -17
8 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Girls Only Youth
Our Girls Only Development Program is a class designed to encourage young female athletes towards an enjoyable basketball experience focusing on fundamental skills, confidence building and teamwork. Our program provides a supportive network of female coaches to help develop these athletes towards their basketball goals.
Wednesday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 8 - 11
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest -
Learn To Train
This program is for players who are ready to step their game up to the next level. As well as sharpen your child’s motor skills, a huge part of this program will be playing 3v3 and 4v4. The coaches will use small-sided games to engage and teach your kids both technical and tactical knowledge of the game.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
4pm - 4:40pm
Ages 9 - 12
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest -
Bears Shooting Factory
Shooting is the master skill of Basketball, meaning that being a great shooter gives you a significant competitive advantage over your opponent. In this program, children will receive in-person instruction, home training activities & tracking. Representative coaches oversee and correct each player's shots and are readily available for feedback.
Monday
4pm - 5:20pm
Ages 9 - 17 (two groups)
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Emerging Bears
Emerging Bears is an advanced skills training targeted at players who have finished our development program and are looking to level up their basketball game. The players targeted for the emerging bears are players who have missed out of representative selection and are looking for advanced level training to prepare them for the following year.
Monday or Wednesday
4pm - 5:20pm
Ages 9 - 12
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Bears Academy
The Bears Academy focuses on U14 and U16 players who are committed to growing their basketball skills. This advanced training program is designed for young athletes who have completed our development programs and are seeking to enhance their game to a representative level. The Bears Academy targets players who narrowly missed representative selection, providing them with advanced-level training and the tools needed to prepare for future representative trials and programs.
Thursday
4pm - 5:20pm
Ages 12 - 15
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
YR 7-8
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All Abilities
BNSW Program
Tuesday
4:40pm-5:20pm
Ages 8 -17
8 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Learn To Compete
Are you ready to STEP UP your game? Learn to Compete is for maturing athletes who want to supplement their own training and evolve their game through an engaging and challenging program! Within this program, you will learn more advanced basketball concepts such as: Screening, Cut decision-making, 1v1 moves.
Monday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 11 - 14
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Girls Only Learn to Compete
Our Girls Only Development Program is a class designed to encourage young female athletes towards an enjoyable basketball experience focusing on fundamental skills, confidence building and teamwork. Our program provides a supportive network of female coaches to help develop these athletes towards their basketball goals.
Thursday
4:40pm - 5:20pm
Ages 12 - 15
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Bears Shooting Factory
Shooting is the master skill of Basketball, meaning that being a great shooter gives you a significant competitive advantage over your opponent. In this program, children will receive in-person instruction, home training activities & tracking. Representative coaches oversee and correct each player's shots and are readily available for feedback.
Monday
4pm - 5:20pm
Ages 9 -17
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest
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Bears Academy
The Bears Academy focuses on U14 and U16 players who are committed to growing their basketball skills. This advanced training program is designed for young athletes who have completed our development programs and are seeking to enhance their game to a representative level. The Bears Academy targets players who narrowly missed representative selection, providing them with advanced-level training and the tools needed to prepare for future representative opportunities.
Thursday
4pm - 5:20pm
Ages 12 - 15
10 Week Program
Location: THE BEAR CAVE - North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest