Next Gen
Program
Discovering next generation elite athletes
The Next Gen Program (NGP) is aimed at finding the next generation of athletes that could represent Queensland. The program will expose Under 12 and 14 athletes to a high performance environment and provide a taste of what to expect if they progress through the high performance pathway in the future.
Program objectives
01
Learning To Compete
Competitive drills against the clock, another team or other participants
02
Building Training Habits
Learning the value of maximising training time with how you listen and act on coaches instructions
03
BQ Style of Play
Getting coached in BQ offensive and defensive style of play as an introduction to future BQ program involvement
04
Developing individual Skills
A focus on all athletes individual ability to dribble, pass or shoot and making those decisions at game speeds.
Our programs
Next Gen U12
Association visits for kids in the Under 12 age group
Next Gen U14
Association visits for kids in the Under 14 age group
Next Gen Association Camps
High performance camps where young athletes learn the BQ style of play.
Upcoming programs
BQ host a series of association camps throughout the year. See below what is up next.
Eligibility
The Next Gen Program is completely free to join, and camps are available to all U12 and U14 athletes who are members of a BQ junior representative program.
Camps
Monday 11 December
Under 12 Next Gen - Northside
Northside Indoor Sport Centre (Zillmere)
Details
Designed for players from Wizards, Rip City, Phoenix, Moreton Bay and Brisbane
Sunday 26 November
Under 12 Next Gen - Spartans
Rowland Cowan Stadium
Details
Designed for players from Spartans, Pirates, Ipswich, Yarrabilba, Toowoomba, Greater Springfield and RedCity.
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Tuesday 12 December
Under 12 Next Gen - Gold Coast
Coomera Indoor Stadium
Details
Designed for players from Logan Thunder, North Gold Coast Seahawks and Gold Coast Rollers
Saturday 18 November
Under 12 Next Gen - Mackay
Mackay Basketball
Details
Sunday 22 October
Under 12 Next Gen - Cairns
Early Settler Stadium
Details
Sunday 17 September
Under 12 Next Gen - Townsville
Townsville Basketball (TBI)
Details
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my child is eligible?
How do I get a program at my association?
What is next in the High performance pathway?
I can’t attend both sessions, can I come to just the one I can?
What do I bring to a camp?
If I can’t attend my home associations camp, can I attend a different one?
Can I attend more than one camp?
Am I selected for something further through this program?
Need a bit more information?
Want to learn more about the Next Gen Program? Get in contact with our BQ Basketball Development Officer, Patrick McInerney via patrick.mcinerney@basketballqld.net.au.
