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2023-24 JUMP START (K, 1st, 2nd)

 "Putting the FUN in basketball fundamentals!"

ALL JUMP START PROGRAMS USE 8 FOOT HOOPS and JR SIZE BALLS! 

4-ON-4 FULL COURT
* MORE TOUCHES ON THE BALL* MORE ROOM TO OPERATE AND PRACTICE SKILLS* SIMPLIFIES THE GAME*

JUMP START your player’s basketball career with a focus on fundamentals made fun! This program is designed to introduce basketball fundamentals to your player in a safe, fun, positive environment.

JUMP START will consist of weekly 1hr sessions that will include…

• 45 minutes of skill development (dribbling, passing, and shooting)
• 15 minutes of games and contests, focusing on learned skills

Teams will play Saturday mornings to try out their new skills and to experience a real "game-like" scenario in a safe environment.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 

LIMITED CAPACITY!!!

SESSION 1: 2023 NOV/DEC LEAGUE -  6 weeks
SESSION 2: 2024 JAN/FEB LEAGUE -  8 weeks

DIVISIONS
KINDERGARTEN (CO-ED)  
BOYS 1ST GRADE  
BOYS 2ND GRADE  
GIRLS 1ST/2ND GRADE


 FORM YOUR OWN TEAM! or JOIN AS INDIVIDUAL!

LOCATION:  TPS SPORTS (PREVIOUSLY SCORE SPORTS CENTER), 8300 WOLF ROAD


Session 1  (2023  Oct 30th - Dec 16th: off Thanksgiving week)

Teams will have a 6-week practice, 4-week game season. During the season, players will work on skill development and will also be introduced to basic game-time rules and strategies.  Master Trainer will organize and guide practices.

Session 2 (2024 Jan 8th  - March 2nd)

Teams will have a 8-week practice, 6-week game season. During the season, players will continue to work on skill development (dribbling, passing, shooting) and will also be introduced to more basic game-time rules and strategies. Master Trainer will organize and guide practices.


  • PRACTICE  W/ MASTER TRAINER - ONE DAY/ WEEK
    Parent coach will choose a practice day
  • Parent Coach(es) MUST attend practice
    Parent coach MUST be present at practice each week.  A master trainer will set the skill agenda and the parent coach will work with his/her team to assist team players in the skill of the week.
  • SATURDAY MORNINGS - GAME DAY -  Teams will play 1 game (4-ON-4 FULL COURT) with parent coach. 

2023 NOV/DEC PRACTICE OPTIONS

Tuesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Thursdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Fridays 4:45pm - 5:45pm

2024 JAN/FEB PRACTICE OPTIONS

Tuesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Thursdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Fridays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Fridays 5:45pm - 6:45pm

2023 NOV/DEC - SATURDAY (AM) GAMES!!!

DATES
Kindergarten (CoEd) Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Boys 1st Grade Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Boys 2nd Grade Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Girls - 1st & 2nd Grade Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16

2024 JAN/FEB - SATURDAY (AM) GAMES!!!

DATES
Kindergarten (CoEd) Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2
Boys 1st Grade Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2
Boys 2nd Grade Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2
Girls - 1st & 2nd Grade Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2

COACHES - Please register as a Parent Coach when asked that question in registration. 

There is a recommended 8 player maximum for each team.  Parent coach  MUST be present at practice each week.  A master trainer will set the skill agenda and the parent coach will work with his/her team to assist team players in the skill of the week.

PLAYERS - All players must register using the registration link.  

  • If you already have a team, please confirm your practice day/time with your coach.
  • If you do not already have a team, the LockDown will find one for you!

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL teams@chicagolockdown.com