Newsletter
The latest England Basketball/
Mini-Basketball England Primary School Newsletter contains information on:-
- Mini-Basketball News - A newsletter for primary schools
- Power of Positivity Series - A case study on Tyler Russell, Dave Couchman and Liam Carpenter from Canterbury High School in Kent.
- England Basketball Activators Award - The latest award from England Basketball designed for young people.
- Mini-Basketball England's NEW look website - To celebrate Mini Basketball England's integration with England Basketball a new website has been produced.
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Mini-Basketball England Take Six
Take Six Mini-Basketball is a new version of Mini-Basketball designed especially for Primary Schools and clubs working with primary schools.
Take Six Mini-Basketball
- Simplifies the game of basketball for children and adults.
- Is an uncomplicated version of mini-basketball promoting learning through play.
- Provides the knowledge, skills & understanding of an invasion game.
- Supports an educational programme to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed.
- Is ideally suited to primary schools where the playing space may be more limited.
- Is ideal for intra and inter-school games which should always be a positive experience for all.
- Is an ideal game format for a Mini-Basketball Festival.
- Allows the children to officiate, respecting and valuing the concept of fair play.
- Is an excellent introduction to sport encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
Mini-Basketball England will provide Mini-Basketball providers with all the information that is required to introduce and develop Take Six Mini-Basketball.
Our ambition is for Take Six Mini-Basketball to be used as an introduction to Mini-Basketball particularly where Mini-Basketball has not been played before. In order to establish a strong supportive network MBE encourages potential providers to register as a Take Six Mini-Basketball provider. The registration process will be quite straight forward and in return for a nominal fee providers will receive a comprehensive package to include:
- Membership of the Take Six Mini-Basketball National programme.
- A copy of the Take Six CD allowing the Partnership to access materials including a Course Leader's Handbook, Teacher's Guide, posters, stickers & certificates for print.
- Use of the Take Six Mini-Basketball logo for approved Take Six Mini-Basketball Festivals & competitive experiences.
- Advice by phone or Email.
- Information updates.
- Access to a Take Six Training Course. The course will introduce the essential aspects of the game in a practical session.
- Publicity via the MBE website of all their Take Six Mini-Basketball activities.
For further details on the Take Six Mini-Basketball National Programme please contact: Martin Spencer, Mini-Basketball England Education Officer E Mail: martin.spencer@mini-basketball.org.uk
Take Six downloads
Download the Take Six Mini-Basketball Licensed Provider Registration Form
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Download the complete take six guide
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Download the take six leaflet
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Download the Take Six Scoresheet
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