National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

Spring 2023 (Registration Closed)

• Tuesdays, Mar. 14 - May 2, 2023
• Intro I & II:  6:00 - 7:00PM - Sports Expo

Summer I 2023 (Registration OPEN)

• Tuesdays, May 9 - Jun 27, 2023
• Intro I & II:  6:00 - 7:00PM - Sports Expo
  • NO CLASS on 6.6.23 (make up class will be on 6.1.23) 

Summer II 2023 (Registration OPEN)

• Tuesdays, July 25 - September 12, 2023
• Intro I & II:  6:00 - 7:00PM - Sports Expo

Fall 2023 (Registration OPEN)

• Tuesdays, September 26 - November 14, 2023
• Intro I & II:  5:00 - 6:00PM - Sports Expo

Intro to Basketball introduces young players to the basic fundamental skills of the sport.

All levels incorporate basketball skills with motor, physical, mental and social skills in a positive environment. This program also builds self esteem, confidence, promotes sportsmanship and fair play while instilling a love and passion for the game of basketball.

Features

• 8 sessions 
• Professional instruction
• Low player to instructor ratio
• Proven teaching methods for best results at younger ages
• Receive an Intro to Basketball T-Shirt

NSC Event HQ. This system will streamline your enrollment process and give you more access to your customer account. Use this system to register for Intro to Basketball I or II.

If this is your first time using the system, you will need to create a NSC Event HQ Household Account.  The account owner must be 18 years of age or older.  

After you have created your account, verify your email and set up your password. You can then add your spouse and/or children as “participants”.  Click here to get started.

If you already have an account then login here.

Contact the program director with any questions or for further assistance.

Intro I and II: $100/player

Program Fee includes a shirt, 8 practices, and a fun and inviting atmosphere to learn the sport of basketball. 

*Financial scholarships available: please contact the program director for more information and to request the financial scholarship application form.

Refund Policy

• No cash refunds will be issued for cancelled registration. Vouchers will be given for future development camps.

Program Cancelation Policy: The following policy will be enacted IF a program hosted by the National Sports Center MUST be canceled by the directives of the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Department of Health. Please know that our top priority on making decisions moving forward will be the safety and health of our participants, coaches, employees, and spectators.

Participants will receive a refund for your program entry. Participant registration refunds will be processed at 100% of the registration total. 

*Please note that if a participant elects to drop prior to the program, the above voucher policy will be in effect. This includes participants making their own decision to withdraw prior to the potential cancellation.

If a customer (club, *team, individual) is required to quarantine due to illness or exposure to the COVID-19 virus, and are unable to participate for this reason, a refund will be not be issued unless done within the parameters of the existing policy. The event director will reschedule, if possible. Reschedules are not guaranteed to be on the same day or time as originally scheduled.

*Roster adjustments may be allowed per event directors discretion.

Surcharge Fee

• The National Sports Center has instituted a 2% surcharge on all submitted card payments to help cover a portion of the processing fees assessed to the NSC by the card processing companies. Customers can avoid the fee by registering online and paying with an e-check. 

Intro to Basketball is a progressive development system for 7-9 year old young athletes who are interested in the sport of basketball. The primary objective is to allow each athlete to build important fundamental skills throughout each level in order to propel them into the sport of basketball.

Click on the sections below to learn more.

The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community. If you would like to make a donation to improve the health, well-being, and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments, please click HERE.

Thank you for considering!

• Indoor Sports/Practices: Indoor Practices will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. 

All customers are asked to review the National Sports Center's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan prior to participating in Intro to Basketball. Please click here. The indoor facilities specific plan is linked to the top of the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan page.