Basketball Clinics & Tournaments
Fall 2008/Winter 2009

The goal of our basketball leagues is to provide a friendly atmosphere, in which volunteer coaches work with small teams of boys or girls. These teams, which consist of players with different skill levels, are taught the basics of basketball as well as sportsmanship, while having fun, and making new friends.

Preparation for the 2008/2008 season is based on the numbers from the 2007/2008 season. Details listed below may change slightly.

Basketball is on of the more popular programs offered at Wakeman.
Please make sure your child can commit to the entire program before registering (please read all the registration guidelines carefully).

PEE WEE PRE-SEASON CLINIC 
GRADES 3-5 
$15

3rd-5th graders will get an early start to their Pee Wee season by brushing up on basic drills and learning new skills with Wakeman staff and coaches. The session will include hands-on demonstrations, fun games and friendly discussion about Pee Wee basketball rules. This clinic is geared toward Pee Wee players. Registration begins Sept. 3rd by phone or in person for both clinics. This clinic will not replace the skills taught in the Skill-Building class. 3rd– 5th graders: Tuesday, September 30th from 9:15am-10:45am.

 

BASKETBALL SKILL BUILDING
GRADES 3-5
$60

Is a series of four clinics for 3rd-5th grade beginners and those with very little basketball experience. Instructors teach youngsters at a 5:1 ratio. Areas of concentration include: rules, ball handling, lay-ups and defense. As children improve, so will their self-confidence — just in time for Pee Wee season! Clinics will begin September 23rd/24th and end October 21st/22nd.

 

SHOOTING CLINIC
GRADES 8-10
$40

Wakeman Program Director and Fairfield Prep Coach Rich Lee will work with 8th-10th grade students on the fundamentals of shooting. Through a 4-week session players will improve and build fundamental skills needed to perfect their shot. The clinic will not only work on member’s individual shots but how to use it in game situations (off a pass, screen or dribble…). Classes will take place on Sunday nights on September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Class will meet 7:00pm-8:15pm. All skill levels are welcome! Registration begins August 19th.

 

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING CLINIC
GRADES 3-8
$30

This clinic will take place at Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Friday Nov. 28th   9am -12:00 pm

For more information contact Josh Marko at jmarko@fairfield.k12.ct.us    or call 203-258-2573