Basketball England are partnering with Clubspark to manage the Slam Jam Programs.
What is Slam Jam?
Slam Jam is an action-packed six-week programme that aims to get children aged 7-11 playing basketball for the first time in a fun and safe environment.
Sessions are packed with games, competitions and activities led by activators who are fully trained by Basketball England.
Slam Jam is all about learning new skills, making amazing friends and of course, having lots of fun!
You can read more information here: https://play.basketballengland.co.uk/SlamJam
Slam Jam Club FAQs
Q: Does it cost anything to become a Slam Jam delivery provider?
A: Yes. Our Slam Jam affiliation fee is £200 (introductory offer) and this is a one-time fee. For this, you will receive activator training for up to five staff and all delivery resources, including the bespoke Slam Jam coaching resource, activator kit and 20 basketballs.
When a parent/guardian enrols their child onto Slam Jam, they will pay £43 and receive a participant pack which includes a t-shirt, cap, ball, sweatbands, a water bottle and an award card. The pack will be sent straight to the child’s home address.
Q: What support will my club receive?
A: All clubs delivering Slam Jam will receive full support from Basketball England including;
- training for up to five staff on how to successfully deliver Slam Jam
- access to our Slam Jam booking tool to add your programme and manage participants
- a starter kit, including coaching resources, activator kit and balls
- marketing support, including promotional materials that complement our wider national marketing campaign
Q: How long is each Slam Jam programme?
A: Slam Jam is a six week programme (one session per-week).
Q: What is the Slam Jam activator course?
A: The Slam Jam activator course is a mandatory training session all activators must complete prior to running the programme. The course is all online, takes no longer than two hours and can be completed in the learner's own time.
By the end of the course, you will:
- understand the elements of a Slam Jam programme and timeline for creating a course
- develop knowledge of the skills required to deliver sessions on court
- learn how to deliver sessions to engage and excite participants
Q: How do I get to be an activator?
A: Please reach out to Basketball England to request to be an activator : Basketball England Support