BHL Sr. (Ages 8-12)

If you wish to be notified once registration opens for the Winter BHL Sr. Program please email info@cydcbasketball.com
Fall BHL Sr. Program - Registration Now Open!
Option 1: Location: Rundle College Elementary (7615 17 Ave SW)
*sessions on September 20th, 27th & October 18th & 25th will be held at Master's Academy (4414 Crowchild Trail SW)*
Total of 15 Sessions:
September: 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th & 27th
October: 2nd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 23rd & 25th
Tues & Thurs: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm (game times TBD)
Cost: $495.00 + gst
Option 2: Location: Rundle College Elementary (7615 17 Ave SW)
*sessions on September 20th, 27th & October 18th & 25th will be held at Master's Academy (4414 Crowchild Trail SW)*
Total of 15 Sessions:
September: 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th & 29th
October: 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd & 25th
Mon & Wed: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm (game times TBD)
Cost: $495.00 + gst
Includes:
-Reversible Jersey & Shorts (one set per season)
Fall BHL Sr. - (starts in September 2025)
Winter BHL Sr. - (starts in November 2025) - Dates TBA
New Year BHL Sr. - (starts in February 2026) - Dates TBA
Spring Skills Academy - (starts in April 2026) - Dates TBA
All games will be played at Master's Academy or Rundle College Elementary on Saturdays, schedule will be provided.
What is Beginners House League (BHL)?
The Panthers Beginners House League, also known as BHL, emphasizes progressive skill development and mastery for children ages 8 to 12. CYDC coaches provide progressive guidance and mentoring to the athletes.
The program will focus on fun, fitness, and fundamentals in a safe positive environment. The following represents a small fraction of the skills that will be taught for their development, in a way that is tailored to the age of the group:
- Offense Techniques
- Passing Technique (chest, bounce, full-court, outlet, post)
- Ball Handling
- Jab Step Moves
- CYDC Shooting Technique & Form Shooting
- Jump Shot / Curl & Shoot / Dribble & Shoot
- Left and Right-Hand Layups
- 3-on-3 Games
- 4-on-4 Games
- Individual Defensive Technique
- Footwork & positional 1-on-1 Aggressive Defense
- Ball Stealing
- Pass Denial Technique
- Rebounding & Boxing Out
- Timing and Anticipation
- Containment Technique
- Close-Out Technique
- Team Defensive Technique
- Man-to-Man Ball Pressure
- Denial Defense/Help Defense
- Denying the Passing Lane
- Help Defensive Position
- Defensive Communication
- Mental Conditioning/Mental Process Technique
In addition to learning the fundamental skills of basketball, the Panthers Beginners House League program teaches what it takes to play at the next level, goal setting, team spirit & teamwork, conditioning, proper nutrition & diet awareness requirements for athletic performance.
For more information, please email anita.hegwood@cydcbasketball.com