Tykes Season Update

You spoke and we listened. The for the 2022-2023 Season the Tykes are returning to a full season format. The season will run from September to March and will have a one time registration fee of $300.

We tried the 3x3 format last year for the first time and we know that some parents were unfamiliar with this style. We are here to shed some light on the subject.

From the Alberta Basketball Association:

"3X3 Basketball has been around for many years but only in the last decade has it become an officially recognized international sport, independent from the 5 on 5 game. 3X3 allows players of all ages to engage, compete, develop and enjoy the sport of basketball in a way that allows all players to be involved in every aspect of the game. By choosing to incorporate 3X3 into your programming, players, coaches and referees can grow their knowledge and skills of the game in a unique way.

History of Basketball Welcomes 3X3 

The game of basketball was invented by Canadian, Dr. James Naismith, 13 decades ago in 1891. The Original 13 Rules for basketball were simple and user-friendly. A number of the Original Rules remain an important component in the game today. Did you know that the first game of basketball was played with 9 players on each team?

Basketball was first introduced as an Olympic sport in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. In 2021, 3X3 Basketball will be introduced as an Olympic sport in Tokyo, Japan—the great game of basketball has evolved to become the most exciting game in the world today! 

The 3X3 outline that follows is designed primarily for youth and takes into consideration Dr. James Naismith’s approach to introduce a game that is enjoyed by all and can be played by everyone. 3X3, as designed by FIBA, is a high-energy, free-flowing and non-contact sport—if they have not already done so, players of all ages will fall in love with the 3X3 game. 

Younger players will enjoy the benefits of more touches and more shots…"

"3X3 Basketball has become one of the fastest growing sports on the world stage.

The benefits of 3X3 are many: less players on the floor equates to more touches for every player, while also equating to heightened involvement by every player and without transition all players regardless of their athletic prowess become front and centre in the game.

There are additional benefits which are difficult to track or measure such as decision-making by players, employing an action-oriented style of play and supporting a coaching approach that is more interactive during teaching and less interactive or more analytical during live play (tracking technique)."

We want all Bow River Players to have fun, learn and develop basketball skills and feel motivated and encouraged to do their best. We think this 3x3 format will help in all of those areas. We know it is different than our previous approaches, but we feel there are many benefits to this approach.

If you have any questions, please contact your coach or the Tykes coordinators and they would be happy to help!