Lyceum International Maritime Academy in Batangas City was the site of the Feb. 13 school clinic of JrNBA/JrWNBA Presented by Alaska in Southern Luzon.
The school—more known for its flagship courses including Nursing, Medical Technology, Marine Engineering, and Customs Administration as well as its autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education—graciously lent the use of its huge auditorium for a good cause as hundreds of basketball loving children came to participate.
Children from Southern Luzon picked up new basketball skills and had fun with skills challenges.
Before the Open Clinic in Batangas the JrNBA/JrWNBA Philippines Presented by Alaska went to Our Lady of Perpetual Succor, Marikina, Feb. 9 to share valuable lessons and to bring some basketball fun.
The JrNBA/JrWNBA Cluster Clinic at Cavite School of St. Mark was host to 185 boys and 93 girls in the afternoon session of Feb. 9 as well.
Among the coaches who led the drills was veteran coach John Ramirez. Other coaches from the Alaska Basketball Power Camp as they taught young basketball hopefuls basic basketball skills.
The more important lessons taught by the coaches were STAR values namely: Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Positive Attitude and Respect. Skills training were taught in preparation for the Regional Selection Camp at the Benguet State University in Baguio on Feb. 20 and 21.
Through the proper nutrition and an active lifestyle, JrNBA and JrWNBA presented by Alaska continues to be an effective platform in implementing Alaska Milk’s NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION program that helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished children in the Philippines.
The program is a collaboration between Alaska Milk and the National Basketball Association. It aims to teach basketball nationwide and provide opportunities for those who want to pursue the sport as a vocation.
The program consists of four stages: skills clinics in schools and communities, Regional Selection Camps, a National Training Camp and an NBA experience trip.
Next up for the program are Regional Selection Camps in Baguio, Davao, Cebu and Metro Manila. The top 50 boys and 24 girls from the Regional Selection Camps will advance to the National Training Camp in Manila April 22-24.
Ten JrNBA and five JrWNBA All-Stars will be named along with a coach for each squad. They will enjoy an overseas NBA experience trip together with fellow JrNBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia. The 2015 JrNBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers.
Aspiring athletes may join Alaska’s sports programs. For general information about JrNBA and JrWNBA Philippines please visit www.playph.com; follow on twitter @PlayPH for more updates. Share your JrNBA and JrWNBA experience through the #JrNBAPH #JrWNBAPH.
To register for the Open Clinics, visit http://jrnba.asia/philippines/ and click on Open Clinic Registration to join. Registration and participation are free.