First Annual SPL Kids Clinics

SPL Fans of ages 10-18 are welcomed to attend our first annual Summer Pro League Kids Clinics. The clinics will include several stations that expand beyond simple basketball techniques. Kids will be divided up into two age groups-10-14 and 15-18, where they will be taught by some of the SPL's best coaches and players.

Kids will be taught:

• Offensive drills including passing, shooting, dribbling, and basic play sets.
• Defensive drills including rebounding, proper defensive positioning, and more
• Importance of conditioning for basketball including a presentation about training and nutrition
• Importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship
• Importance of education and being active in the community

Click here to see some of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

KIDS CLINIC #1

Location: Long Beach State Pyramid

Date: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Time: 10-14 age group will begin at 10:00 am. 15-18 age group will start at 1:00 pm. Please arrive 30 minutes early.

Walk-up Registration Time*: 10-14 age group will begin at 8:30 am. 15-18 age group will start at 11:30 am.
*For those who have not sent in their application to the SPL

To reserve your spot in the July 8 Kids Clinic, please fill out the Kids Clinic #1 Form by clicking here. Your reservation also serves as a free pass to watch the opening night tip-off of the 2007 Summer Pro League presented by Nike Basketball. The Polish National Team will take on the defending two-time champions of the league! You don't want to miss it!

KIDS CLINIC #2

Location: Nike's "The Point" in Hollywood

Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Time: 10-14 age group will begin at 11:00 am. 15-18 age group will start at 2:00 pm. Please arrive 30 minutes early.

Space is limited! To reserve your spot in the July 17 Kids Clinic, please fill out the Kids Clinic #2 Form by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where is the Pyramid?
The Pyramid is the main gym at Cal State Long Beach University. The address is:
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: (562)-985-4949
Click here for directions

2. Where is Nike's "The Point"?
1542 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Click here for directions

3. How long does each clinic last?
Each event will last about 3 hours.

4. How much does this cost?
This is a free event for all kids of ages 10-18.

5. Can I watch my kids play during the clinic?
Yes. There will be seating designated for parents to watch their kids participate in the clinic.

6. One of my kids is 11 and the other is 17, can they attend the clinic at the same time?
No, they will need to sign up for separate sessions in the separate age groups.

7. How many kids can I have participate in the clinic?
As many as you'd like. Tell all of your friends and family about the Kids Clinics, everyone is welcome!

8. What's the difference between the July 8 and July 17 Kids Clinics?
They are the same events, just different days and venues. We do this to give more kids an opportunity to participate at different times and from different areas.