Dear Parents & Guardians,
Thank you for joining our ESF Tigers Basketball Programme. A copy of the 2024-25 calendar can be found here.
We strongly recommend that you refer to your registration summary for important information (course name, location, dates, etc.) of your enrolment and also read through the letter below for programme-related information.
General
- Your child will recognise our coaching staff as they will be wearing our burgundy or white coaching uniforms. All our lead coaches are Basketball England-qualified, First Aid-trained and have a passion for the sport!
- At the start of each class, the coach will welcome the class briefly; take the attendance roll and highlight the main goals for the session.
- Young children concentrate better on their learning experience when there are few distractions; therefore, parents are advised to sit away from their child’s class
- Make sure that your child has a water bottle but we would not recommend eating a snack during the class as this raises potential Health & Safety issues, like choking.
ESF Explore Uniform
The uniform policy was introduced in 2023 and will be fully implemented starting from Term 2 24-25 (Jan – Mar 2025). Students are expected to purchase a set of uniform at a discounted price when they sign up for Term 2 classes. More information about the implementation will be released in Oct. Stay tuned for updates!
*** To ensure a smooth transition, uniforms are not required this term. Uniform orders are suspended at the moment.
Equipment
Make sure that your child brings a basketball to each of the sessions. Size 3 and size 5 are available to purchase during enrolment on our website if needed. An email can be sent to info@esfexplore.org.hk if you wish to purchase after enrolment. ESF Explore reserves the right to cancel any basketball orders that are made at short notice.
| Levels |
Basketball Sizes |
| BB1 (5 – 6 yrs) |
Size 3 |
|
BB2 (7 – 8 yrs)
BB3 (9 – 10 yrs)
Primary Academy (7 – 10 yrs)
|
Size 5 |
|
BB4 (11 – 12 yrs)
BB5 (13 – 14 yrs)
BB6 (15 – 16 yrs)
Secondary Academy / Elite Academy (11+ yrs)
|
Size 6 / 7
*These sizes cannot be purchased through ESF Explore
|
What to expect…
- Our classes follow modern basketball coaching principles and will include an initial session on SAQ (Speed, Agility & Quickness) drills; our emphasis will be on learning through fun.
- Basketball may sometimes seem very repetitive but children will learn that improvement and excellence comes from repetition, so we ask for your patience as every child develops at a different pace.
- There is an opportunity to join the ESF Tigers Elite Academy for those who find a true passion in basketball. Details can be obtained from our coaching team (info@esfexplore.org.hk) by emailing your interest.
Should you require any assistance throughout the programme, please contact us at info@esfexplore.org.hk or on 2711 1280. We look forward to welcoming your child to our fun and active basketball sessions!
You are kindly invited to keep an eye on our website for any updated information. We have regular updates on our Facebook page and Instagram. Please ‘like’ and ‘follow’ our pages to see photos and updates from our classes. For more information about the Basketball Programme and ESF Explore, please see our website here.
Best Regards,
ESF Explore
