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Mini - Macs Basketball
Term 1 - Term 2 - Term 3 - Term 4
Welcome to Bundaberg Basketballs junior development program
for 5 – 9 year olds and their families or carers.
Mini Macs is a new program for Bundaberg where young children of all abilities can enjoy:
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skill development
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enhanced self-esteem
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social co-operation
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grass-roots sports participation
Put simply, Mini Macs introduces children to basketball in a fun, safe, structured and accredited environment from the beginning through to the elite level. When they join us your child will receive a ball, playing singlet and backpack. Everything they need to hit the court and have fun!
Our national coaching curriculum and accessible and inclusive program consists of warm-up games, skill activities and modified games all delivered by accredited coaches.
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Fees and registration:
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New players $100 for 1 x Term (Includes Singlet, ball and bag)
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Returning players $65 for 1 x Term
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TERM 1 2025 to be held on Saturdays 9:00 to 10:00am
WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT MINI-MACS ...
Mini Macs provides boys and girls with a fun and safe Basketball experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, the program serves as a platform for social development and inclusion - fostering stronger and more vibrant communities and individuals.
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Children will learn:
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Fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation
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Basics of fitness conditioning, muscle management and well-being
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Importance of health and nutrition
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Important physiological and mental skills
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Respect for others as well as social, team work and cooperation skills
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Other benefits include:
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Contact with coaches, ambassadors, older children and parents provides valuable role modelling
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Children are exposed to multi-functional environments creating greater self-confidence
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Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory and better problem solving skills
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Children are coached and encouraged by accredited and periodically assessed coaches
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Children are exposed to the Australian Basketball pathway from Mini Macs through to the elite level
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