WHAT & WHY:

Canada Basketball will be hosting a series of athlete identification sessions to identify athletes. This year's athlete identification session will be held Friday, September 2nd and Saturday September 3rd 2016.

Only Ontario residents can attend these sessions. Sessions for other provinces will be announced at a later date. These sessions are an opportunity for Canada Basketball to evaluate athletes who demonstrate the potential to participate in either the boys Junior Academy Program or the men's youth National Team Program in the future. These identification sessions are a component of Canada Basketball's Junior Academy.

WHERE:

Hershey Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Pl, Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6

WHAT IS JUNIOR ACADEMY:

The Junior Academy is part of the Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS) Program, which was designed to assist and guide the development of athletes in the youth age group category. The goal of the Academy is to help the athletes train to become "Global Players." The curriculum focuses on the development of on-court skills, as well as personal development to foster individuals who may one day represent both the sport and Canada.

WHEN & WHO:

Both days are open to any athletes with Canadian citizenship who meet the age requirements. Please note that enrollment is limited and will be capped for each age-group, so athletes are encouraged to register immediately to secure their participation.

COST:

The Talent ID weekend will cost $20

Cash will be the only payment and will be accepted on site, on September 2nd. No free for September 3th.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Athletes will need to fill out the online registration form and the insurance form for the athlete identifications sessions.

https://goo.gl/forms/IfMpSsRAj9G25PC52  (Registration)

http://basketball.ca/files/2015-08/athlete_insurance_waiver.pdf (insurance waiver)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Basketball Shoes
• Basketball Shoes
• Water Bottle
• Entry Free
• Any other on court clothing

Canada Basketball T-Shirt will be provided to all participants.

REGISTRATION FORM & INSURANCE WAIVER

IMPORTANT: To register for both sessions please complete both the registration form and waiver in full, then sign, and submit on the day off prior to the start of the on-court session.  Insurance waiver forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and are required for the sessions.

Basketball on-court skill development and evaluation will be led by Canada Basketball Junior Academy Coaches and National coaches for athletes born in 2003 & 2004.

DATES:

<table border="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="4"><p>Junior Academy Athlete identification Sessions</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Age-Group</p></td><td><p>Date</p></td><td><p>Item</p></td><td><p>Time</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>Friday, September 2nd</p></td><td><p>Registration</p></td><td><p>4:00pm</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>Friday, September 2nd</p></td><td><p>On-Court</p></td><td><p>5:00 -7:30pm</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>Friday, September 2nd</p></td><td><p>Registration</p></td><td><p>7:00pm</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>Friday, September 2nd</p></td><td><p>On-Court</p></td><td><p>8:00 -10:00 pm</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><p>Saturday Sessions will be by invite only, based on Friday night selection</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>Saturday, September 3rd</p></td><td><p>On-Court</p></td><td><p>TBD</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>Saturday, September 3rd</p></td><td><p>On-Court</p></td><td><p>TBD</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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