| Steve Nash Announcement |
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Feb 14, 2007 CANADA BASKETBALL AND STEVE NASH UNVEIL NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Canada Basketball, NBA MVP Steve Nash, the Steve Nash Foundation and a partnership group involving Vancouver residents David Sidoo, Kyle Washington and the Mackay Family of Vancouver, announced today their plans for the national roll out of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program beginning in September of this year. Steve Nash Youth Basketball is a developmental program designed for boys and girls ages five to 13. The program is designed to teach basketball fundamentals and further expose children to physical activity in a fun and positive environment. The program uses age-appropriate skills and drills in accordance with Canada Basketball's Long-Term Athlete Development Model. "I am excited to take the Steve Nash Youth Basketball national," said Nash. "Together we are developing a sustainable program that promotes participation, physical fitness and teamwork, as well as an appreciation of the game of basketball. We hope to introduce kids to the game, develop their skills and create healthy opportunities, all in a safe environment." Steve Nash Youth Basketball has been operating in the province of British Columbia under the direction of Basketball BC for the past six years and has grown to more than 8,000 participants in the province. "We are very pleased to be partnering with Steve and his Foundation, Basketball BC and David's partnership group to bring this program to youth across the country, commented Canada Basketball CEO and Executive Director Fred Nykamp. Steve Nash Youth Basketball will help us to ensure young athletes at all levels will have an early positive experience with our sport and it will help children from across the county have the same opportunities to play the game." |
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