{"product_id":"friday-rising-stars-spring-2026","title":"Friday Rising Stars - Spring 2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Rising Stars programs gives the perfect introduction to basketball in a fun, supportive, and energetic environment. Our small group training sessions are specially designed for young players ages 5–9, with a strong focus on building motor skills, confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a 1 to 6 coach-to-player ratio, each child gets plenty of personal attention while still enjoying the excitement of learning alongside teammates. Every activity is tailored to their developmental stage, using movement-based games and simple, engaging drills that help kids learn naturally through play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA key part of our program is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotor skill development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is critical at this age. Through basketball-based activities, children improve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBalance and body control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (jumping, landing, changing direction)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (dribbling, catching, passing)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFootwork and agility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (quick movements, stopping, starting)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall athletic foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that supports all sports\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also focus on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals made fun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – dribbling, passing, shooting, and footwork taught through games and creative challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConfidence building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – encouraging kids to try, learn, and celebrate progress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTeamwork \u0026amp; social skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – learning how to share, communicate, and play together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery session is high-energy, positive, and designed to keep kids smiling while they learn. Whether your child is brand new to basketball or already loves the game, this program helps them develop essential movement skills while building a strong foundation for the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1721869524222_1002\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION\u003c\/strong\u003e - 55 Horner Ave. Etobicoke, M8Z 4X6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1721869524222_1000\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEMESTER LENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e - The semester will be 13 sessions long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurostepbasketball.com\/pages\/refunds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to view our refund policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5 to 6:30PM","offer_id":54073774080303,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6:30 to 8PM","offer_id":54073774113071,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/6587\/4991\/files\/MondayRS_5_e0ceb56b-b28d-4a0e-93da-57e720760eed.png?v=1770754397","url":"https:\/\/www.eurostepbasketball.com\/products\/friday-rising-stars-spring-2026","provider":"Eurostep Basketball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}