QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2015 presented by Alaska holds its last open clinic of the 2015 season on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Casa Milan Clubhouse, Casa Milan, Novaliches, Quezon City at 10 a.m. to 12 noon and at 2-4 p.m.
The school and open clinics are the first phase of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program designed to familiarize participants with NBA drills, conditioning exercises, skills stations and the all-important Jr. NBA core values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect (S.T.A.R.).
The Regional Selection Camps — where outstanding young players in various regions will be chosen for inclusion in the National Training Camp — is Phase Two of the program and will begin on February 21-22 at Seminario de San Jose in Puerto Princesa. The National Training Camp is the high point of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program where ten Jr. NBA and five Jr. WNBA standouts will be named as the 2015 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars and a Coach of the Year will be chosen.
Other selection camps will be held on February 28-March 1 in Biñan, Laguna at Alonte Sports Arena; Iloilo City on March 7-8 at Ateneo de Iloilo; Baguio on March 14-15 at St. Louis University; Bacolod on March 21-22 at St. John’s Institute; Davao on March 28-29 and Manila on April 11-12 at the PICC Forum. Fifty boys and 24 girls will be chosen to participate in the 8th annual Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA National Training Camp in Manila (the third phase of the program) from April 24-26.
The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free for boys and girls across all stages – from the school and open clinics, through the Regional Selection Camps, the National Training Camp and the NBA Experience.