Open Hoops

A quieter, slower basketball night for kids in grades 4 to 7. Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm, at Selkirk Elementary. Eleven nights, September 17 to December 10, 2026. Free, no tryouts, no cuts.

Open Hoops is built for neurodivergent kids and kids with other support needs, as well as their brothers and sisters who want to play, too. No diagnosis, paperwork or proof of anything is required. If you think this is the right room for your child, it is.

Every week runs the same way: same gym, same coaches, same order of events, same teammates all season. Twelve players. No whistles. There is a quiet corner your child can use any time, no questions asked, and rejoin when they are ready. Parents are welcome to stay the whole time. Nobody here is being evaluated.

Coaching is light teaching and lots of playing. Nobody is pulled aside and corrected in front of everyone, and sitting out is always allowed. Please tell us what helps your child before the first night, and we will build around it.

Registration is free but required. Or show up: come for one night or come for all eleven—no sessions on October 1 or October 22. The last night is December 10.

Sessions will occur on: Sept. 17, 24; October: 8, 15, and 29; November: 5, 12, 19, and 26; and Dec. 3 and 10.

Not sure yet? Call Tim at 867-334-9498, or Natalie at 867-393-1307. Or come and watch a night first.

Wolf Pack Basketball
U7 Player Development Program · Ages 5-6 · Fall 2026

Overview
The U7 Player Development Program is where it all begins. Through fun, engaging, and functional movement activities and small-sided play, our youngest players are introduced to the game of basketball in a positive, encouraging environment. At this stage, the goal is simple: help every child enjoy the game and build the movement skills that set them up for a lifetime of activity. This is the first step on the Wolf Pack development pathway, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model and Canada's Long-Term Athlete Development framework. We build people first, players second. Person before player.

Objectives
Introduce the game of basketball through fun, engaging, and functional movement skill-building activities and play.

What players will develop?
Players will be introduced to the following life skills: having fun, confidence, communication, mindfulness, emotion management, resiliency, teamwork, leadership, concentration, goal setting, imagery, and self-talk. While building these skills, they will develop the fundamental basketball skills of ball-handling, passing, shooting, footwork, and lay-ups, all through fun games that build toward small-sided and 3-on-3 play. Players will also grow their fundamental movement skills: agility, balance, coordination, and speed.

How we coach
Our sessions are built on fun, activity, and lots of touches on the ball. We teach through games rather than long explanations, using conditioned games and guided discovery so players learn by playing. Every session follows a simple, consistent shape: a warm-up game, a main block of games and skill-building, and a cool-down, so children always know what to expect. We keep coach talk to a minimum, avoid long lines, and lean on small-sided play so every child is moving and involved. Above all, our coaches create a positive, encouraging environment where effort is celebrated, and mistakes are treated as part of learning.

Program details
For: Boys and girls, ages 5 to 6
Length: 9 weeks (9 Saturdays)
Day and time: Saturday mornings, 10:00 to 10:50 am
Location: Canada Games Centre
Runs: Saturday, October 3 to Saturday, December 12, 2026

Session dates (Saturday mornings)
Oct 3 · Oct 10 · Oct 17 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 5 · Dec 12

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, adapted from the Jr. NBA Ages 7 to 9 program.

Enrollment will be limited to 16 participants

Wolf Pack Basketball
U9 Player Development Program · Ages 7-8 · Fall 2026

Overview
The U9 Player Development Program keeps the game fun while players start to build real basketball skill and confidence. Through games, small-sided play, and lots of touches on the ball, players deepen their love of the game and begin learning how to play it. This is an early step on the Wolf Pack development pathway, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model and Canada's Long-Term Athlete Development framework. We build people first, players second. Person before player.

Objectives
Develop the game of basketball through fun, engaging, and functional skill-building activities and small-sided play, while growing confidence and a love of the game.

What players will develop:
Players will be introduced to the following life skills: having fun, confidence, communication, mindfulness, emotion management, resiliency, teamwork, leadership, concentration, goal setting, imagery, and self-talk. While building these skills, they will develop the fundamental basketball skills of ball-handling, passing, shooting, footwork, and lay-ups, and begin playing the game through 1v1 and small-sided games that build toward 3-on-3. Players will also continue to develop their fundamental movement skills: agility, balance, coordination, and speed.

How we coach
Our sessions are built on fun, activity, and lots of touches on the ball. We teach through games rather than long explanations, using conditioned games and guided discovery so players learn by playing. Every session follows a simple, consistent shape: a warm-up game, a main block of games and skill-building, and a cool-down. We keep coach talk to a minimum, avoid long lines, and lean on small-sided play so every child is moving and involved. Above all, our coaches create a positive, encouraging environment where effort is celebrated, and mistakes are treated as part of learning.

Program details
For: Boys and girls, ages 7 to 8
Length: 9 weeks (9 Saturdays)
Day and time: Saturday mornings, 10:00 to 10:50 am
Location: Canada Games Centre
Runs: Saturday, October 3 to Saturday, December 12, 2026

Session dates (Saturday mornings)
Oct 3 · Oct 10 · Oct 17 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 5 · Dec 12

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, adapted from the Jr. NBA Ages 7 to 9 program.

Registrations limited to 16 participants

Wolf Pack Basketball
U11 Boys Player Development Program · Ages 9-10 (Grades 4-5) · Fall 2026

Objectives
To develop a positive playing experience that helps players and families engage with basketball.

Program focus
Over the program, players develop the life skills of a positive attitude, teamwork, communication, goal setting, confidence, fair play, work ethic, and leadership, while building the basketball skills of ball-handling, passing, shooting, lay-ups, rebounding, defence, and individual and team play, all the way to 3-on-3 competition.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, and Respect.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Transition Offence: exploiting an essential numerical advantage (for example, 2v1), and progressing up the court in transition (passing ahead, getting ahead).

2. Offence: penetrating the defence mainly through 1v1, initially getting open, and basic spacing.

3. Transition Defence: protecting the basket (getting back home).

4. Defence: stopping penetration (mostly 1v1 defence).

Methods
Conditioned fun games that help players understand space, dribble, pass, and shoot, with low structure and high freedom (guided discovery), using 1v1 and 2v1 situations. We also support players in developing a broad range of motor skills: agility, balance, coordination, speed, running, jumping, and catching.

Program details
For: Boys, ages 9 to 10 (grades 4 to 5)
Length: 9 weeks (9 Saturdays)
Day and time: Saturdays, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Canada Games Centre
Runs: Saturday, October 3 to Saturday, December 12, 2026

Session dates (Saturday mornings)
Oct 3 · Oct 10 · Oct 17 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 5 · Dec 12

Wolf Pack Basketball
U12 Girls Player Development Program · Ages 10-11 · Fall 2026
Learn to Train

Overview
At this stage, basketball is becoming part of who they are. The U12 Girls program keeps the game fun and active while players learn to get open, create with the ball, and read the game through lots of small-sided play. It's an early step on the Wolf Pack development pathway, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model and Canada's Long-Term Athlete Development framework. We build people first, players second. Person before player.

Objectives
To develop a positive, fun playing experience that helps players and families fall in love with the game, while building the skills to start really playing it.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, and Generosity.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Offence: penetrate 1v1 with both hands, get open in a variety of ways (2v2 and 3v3), and space the floor.

2. Read and react: move off the ball with no bunching, and read and react to what the defence gives.

3. Defence: pressure and anticipate, recover when beaten 1v1, and press the ball.

4. Help and rotate: form the shallow help triangle off the ball, and contest shots.

Methods
Conditioned fun games where players learn to dribble, pass, shoot, and create space, with low structure and high freedom (guided discovery). The emphasis is on 1v1 and 2v1, competing in 3v3 and 4v4. We build foundations first, no set plays, screens, or zone defence yet. Players also continue to develop agility, balance, coordination, and speed.

Program details
For: Girls, ages 10 to 11
Runs: October 3 to December 12, 2026 (proposed)

Session dates and times (proposed)

Saturdays, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm — Canada Games Centre
Oct 3 · Oct 10 · Oct 17 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Dec 5 · Dec 12

Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm — Jack Hulland School
Oct 7 · Oct 14 · Oct 21 · Oct 28 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 · Nov 25 · Dec 2 · Dec 9
(No session November 11, Remembrance Day)

Coaching
Sessions are supported by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model.

That's 18 sessions (9 Saturdays plus 9 Wednesdays).

Wolf Pack Basketball

Objectives
To develop committed players in a positive, player-centred environment as they step up into competitive, full-court basketball.

Program focus
At this stage, players are managing real transitions: from mini to full basketball, from elementary to high school, and through the physical and mental changes of these years. We keep enjoyment at the core while raising the challenge, introducing personal targets and 5v5 play built on strong small-sided foundations. Person before player.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, and Patience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Transition Offence: exploit numerical advantages (3v2, 4v3) and transition into half-court offence.

2. Offence: ball circulation (pass and cut, pass and stay, ball reversal), extending the advantage, and shot selection.

3. Transition Defence: slow and stop ball progression, and defend numerical disadvantages.

4. Defence: help and rotate, close out, help the helper, protect the basket, and start taking charges.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, and Patience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Transition Offence: exploit numerical advantages (3v2, 4v3) and transition into half-court offence.

2. Offence: ball circulation (pass and cut, pass and stay, ball reversal), extending the advantage, and shot selection.

3. Transition Defence: slow and stop ball progression, and defend numerical disadvantages.

4. Defence: help and rotate, close out, help the helper, protect the basket, and start taking charges.

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model.

Wolf Pack Basketball — Fall 2026 session dates

September 14 to December 14, 2026

13U/14U Boys Development Program — 42 sessions

Mondays

• Jack Hulland School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm September 14, 28 · October 19

• Yukon University, 7:00 to 9:00 pm September 21 · October 5, 26 · November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · December 7, 14

• (No session October 12, Thanksgiving)

Wednesdays

• Jack Hulland School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm September 16, 23 · October 7, 14, 21, 28 · November 18, 25

• (The gym is not available September 30, November 4, November 11, December 2 or December 9)

Saturdays

• Yukon University, 12:00 to 2:00 pm October 3, 24, 31 · November 7, 14, 21, 28 · December 5, 12

• (Saturday sessions start October 3)

Sundays — scrimmages, dates to be determined

• F.H. Collins, 12:00 to 2:00 pm September 20, 27 · October 4, 11, 18, 25 · November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · December 13

• (The gym is not available on December 6)

Tuesdays and Thursdays — optional skill work

Two additional days each week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Whistlebend School, for extra skill work with our younger players in this combined group. Dates will be determined as the program progresses.

Wolf Pack Basketball
16U Girls Player Development Program · Ages 14-16 · Fall 2026
Learn to Compete

Objectives
To develop committed, competitive players in a positive, player-centred environment, performing at higher speed and quality while taking ownership of their own development.

Program focus
Players deepen their skills and basketball IQ, drive their growth through self-led training and personal targets, and begin specializing into positions. They compete with a winning spirit in a supportive team environment. Person before player.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, Patience, Responsibility, Assertiveness, and Resilience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Offence: master 2v2 concepts (back door, hand-off, on-ball and off-ball screens), ball circulation with purpose, drive-and-kick with the extra pass, and reading closed structures (Zipper, Pin Downs, Flares).

2. Defence: defensive lines (one and two passes away), containing the ball, defending cutters and screens, and trapping and scrambling.

3. Team play: three and four-player rotations, handling switches and mismatches, with constant communication.

4. Roles and awareness: shot selection, shot, game-clock, and foul-count awareness, and beginning to specialize into positions.

Methods
Small-sided games (2v2 and 3v3) to generate and read advantages, with open offensive and defensive structures over set plays, and basic zone and press introduced. In 5v5, the emphasis is on spacing, timing, and connecting the four moments of the game. Players add position-specific work, individual workouts with individualized targets, and video analysis.

Program details
For: Girls, ages 14 to 16
Runs: Tuesday, September 15 to Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Session dates and times

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:00 pm — Jack Hulland School
Tuesdays: Sep 15, 22, 29 · Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 · Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 · Dec 1, 8, 15
Thursdays: Sep 17, 24 · Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 · Dec 3, 10

Saturdays, 12:00 to 2:00 pm — Jack Hulland School
Sep 19, 26 · Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 · Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 · Dec 5, 12

Sundays, 12:00 to 2:00 pm — F.H. Collins (scrimmages)
Sep 20, 27 · Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 · Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · Dec 6, 13

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model.

That's 53 sessions total.

Wolf Pack Basketball
U17 Boys Player Development Program · Ages 15-16 · Fall 2026

Objectives
To develop committed, competitive players in a positive, player-centred environment, performing at higher speed and quality while taking ownership of their own development.

Program focus
Players deepen their skills and basketball IQ, drive their growth through self-led training and personal targets, and begin specializing into positions. They compete with a winning spirit in a supportive team environment. Person before player.

Personal Values
Commitment, Teamwork, Empathy, Respect, Communication, Generosity, Adaptability, Dedication, Patience, Responsibility, Assertiveness, and Resilience.

Phase of Play Teaching

1. Offence: master 2v2 concepts (back door, hand-off, on-ball and off-ball screens), ball circulation with purpose, drive-and-kick with the extra pass, and reading closed structures (Zipper, Pin Downs, Flares, on-ball screens).

2. Defence: defensive lines (one and two passes away), containing the ball, defending cutters and screens, and trapping and scrambling.

3. Team play: three and four-player rotations, handling switches and mismatches, with constant communication.

4. Roles and awareness: shot selection, shot and game-clock awareness, and foul-count awareness, and beginning to specialize into positions.

Methods
Small-sided games (2v2 and 3v3) to generate and read advantages, with open offensive and defensive structures over set plays, and basic zone and press introduced. In 5v5, the emphasis is on spacing, timing, and connecting the four moments of the game. Players add position-specific work, individual workouts with individualized targets, and video analysis.

Session dates and times

U17 Boys Development — 30 sessions

Tuesdays — Whistlebend School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm September 15, 22, 29 · October 6, 13, 20, 27 · November 3, 24 · December 1, 8 (Gym not available November 10 or November 17)

Thursdays — Whistlebend School, 6:00 to 8:00 pm: September 17, 24 · October 8, 15, 29 · November 5, 26 · December 3, 10 (Gym not available October 1, October 22, November 12 or November 19)

Saturdays — F.H. Collins, 12:00 to 2:00 pm: September 19, 26 · October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 · November 7, 14, 28 (Gym not available November 21, December 5 or December 12)

Coaching
Sessions are led by NCCP-trained and certified Wolf Pack coaches following our LTAD-aligned curriculum, built on Canada Basketball's Player Development Model.