BLACKJACKS MINI CAMPS
BlackJacks basketball is coming closer to home.
The Ottawa BlackJacks are developing a new series of high-energy half-day basketball clinics at community gyms throughout Ottawa and surrounding communities.
Built for young athletes ages 7–14, each Mini Camp will combine basketball fundamentals, movement, challenges, competition and fun in a three-hour BlackJacks experience.
A HALF DAY. A FULL BLACKJACKS EXPERIENCE.
Mini Camps are designed to bring BlackJacks basketball programming directly into local communities.
Each clinic will provide young athletes with three hours of active, professionally organized basketball programming led by members of the Ottawa BlackJacks basketball and community staff.
Participants will move through skill development, challenges and gameplay in an environment focused on learning, confidence, teamwork and having fun.
Camps are being developed for weekends and school PD Days to make them accessible to families throughout the region.
MINI CAMP AT A GLANCE.
AGES 7–10
An energetic introduction to skill development, movement, coordination, confidence and fun.
AGES 11–14
Skill development, basketball concepts, challenges and competitive activities for developing athletes.
3 HOURS
A half-day format designed to keep participants moving and engaged from start to finish.
WEEKENDS + PD DAYS
Camps will be scheduled around convenient dates for families throughout the year.
THREE HOURS OF BASKETBALL + ENERGY.
The exact format may vary by age group and facility, but every Mini Camp will be built around active participation and basketball development.
DYNAMIC WARM-UP
Movement and athletic activities designed to get players ready to work.
BALL HANDLING
Skill work focused on control, coordination and confidence.
PASSING + MOVEMENT
Activities that build teamwork, communication and court movement.
FINISHING
Footwork, layups and finishing skills around the basket.
SHOOTING
Technique, repetition and competitive shooting activities.
CHALLENGES + GAMES
Friendly competition and gameplay to bring the entire session together.
TWO SESSION WINDOWS.
Mini Camps are being designed around a simple three-hour format, allowing us to host morning and afternoon sessions when appropriate.
MORE THAN THREE HOURS IN THE GYM.
The planned Mini Camp package extends the experience beyond the clinic itself.
Each registration is expected to include two Bronze tickets to experience Ottawa BlackJacks basketball at TD Place, along with a Mini Camp t-shirt.
Final pricing, inclusions and availability are subject to confirmation when individual Mini Camp locations are announced.
COMING TO YOUR COMMUNITY.
We are currently working to secure suitable community gyms throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Final Mini Camp locations and dates will be announced as facilities are confirmed.
MINI CAMP SCHEDULE.
Locations, dates and registration information will be added here as each Mini Camp is confirmed.
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A COMMUNITY PLATFORM BUILT FOR PARTNERS.
BlackJacks Mini Camps create a new way for corporate partners to connect with young athletes, families and communities beyond game day.
LOCAL REACH
Opportunities to activate across multiple communities throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
YOUTH + FAMILY
Connect directly with young athletes, parents and families through grassroots basketball programming.
YEAR-ROUND PRESENCE
Extend brand visibility into weekends, school PD Days and the basketball offseason.
BLACKJACKS PLATFORM
Amplify the partnership through BlackJacks digital, social, ticketing and community channels.
BUILD YOUR BRAND INTO THE MINI CAMP EXPERIENCE.
HAVE A GYM? LET'S TALK.
We are currently identifying community centres and suitable gym facilities to host upcoming BlackJacks Mini Camps.
Municipalities, recreation facilities, basketball organizations and community groups interested in hosting can connect with us as we build the program schedule.
INTERESTED IN BRINGING THE BLACKJACKS TO YOUR GYM?
Tell us about your facility and community.
HOSTING INQUIRY →MINI CAMPS ARE COMING.
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