Community Is Part of the Program.

Why relationships and local context belong at the beginning of the conversation.

Start by Listening

A basketball program arrives in a community that already has its own people, strengths and priorities. The first task is to understand those relationships and what young people there need—not assume every community wants the same experience.

Relationships Shape the Program

Community relationships and cultural context belong alongside the practical questions of coaching, schedules and delivery. We work with local partners to understand priorities and build a program that fits the people it serves.

Credit Belongs with the People Doing the Work

After Hours Hoops provides one concrete example. The program is rooted in Splatsin and made possible with Splatsin, the City of Enderby and the Regional District of North Okanagan, with programming led by Legacy North. Naming those roles matters: the opportunity is shared work.

Build the Next Opportunity Together

For a new community, the conversation begins with local priorities, a suitable space, participant needs and the people who can help make the experience welcoming. A useful partnership grows from a shared plan and clear responsibilities.