Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp
Train Like A Champion!
Grand Forks, BC Canada
Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp
Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp is a skills-focused, character development basketball program that is designed to help improve the play of our youth throughout the beautiful Kootenay region! Small group and individual instruction from experienced coaches and players provide a strong focus on fundamental skill work such as ball handling, dribbling, shooting, and passing as well as all of the aspects players will need to improve their game including understanding strategy, player leadership and intensity. Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp is designed to help players get better in a fun and encouraging environment!
Contact us for Weekend Camps, School Holiday Camps, Jr/Sr Team Clinics, Coaches Clinics, and Elementary School PE Basketball Unit Visits.
Our Core Values: Effort | Compete | Excellence
JR. NBA/WNBA BASKETBALL PROGRAM
GRADES 2-5 | BOYS & GIRLS
** Registration Is Now Closed **
Jr NBA/WNBA is a Canada-wide youth program designed to introduce elementary aged boys and girls to the great game of basketball ~ and we love partnering with them!
Check Out Jr. NBA/WNBA! https://tinyurl.com/ymk5nhjm
Supported By Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Grand Forks & District Recreation!
(Jr. NBA/WNBA Spring Basketball, 2025)
(Jr. NBA/WNBA Fall Basketball, 2025)
KVBC Shot Club Challenge!
The Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp Shot Club is a prestigious Spring/Summer shooting club for Grades 5-11 Kootenay youth basketball players! These players are willing to separate themselves in commitment and dedication to the game they love to play. During this 5-month challenge, Grades 5-7 MAKE 8,000 shots and Grades 8-11 MAKE 10,000 shots. These players understand that hard work is essential in achieving goals and in reaching their highest potential! Awards to those who complete the challenge!
KVBC SHOT CLUB HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS
2025
Micah Duchman | Grade 6, Lady Grey Elementary School | 26,735 MAKES
Elliott Pawlowski Follis | Grade 6, Kinnaird Elementary School | 14,890 MAKES
Louie Ingamells | Grade 7, Lady Grey Elementary School | 12,074 MAKES
Arlen Stenner | Grade 7, Lady Grey Elementary School | 8,061 MAKES
Alaric Wallace | Grade 7, Rossland Summit School | 8,213 MAKES
Elias Wallace | Grade 9, Rossland Summit School | 16,000 MAKES
Peter Stonehouse | Grade 9, Golden Secondary School | 10,960 MAKES
Henry Stonehouse | Grade 10, Golden Secondary School | 20,361 MAKES
Madelyn Pieszak | Grade 10, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 11,510 MAKES
Jaxson Squires | Grade 10, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 10,515 MAKES
Keira Laport | Grade 11, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 10,033 MAKES
Ana Verigin | Grade 11, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 10,255 MAKES
Chase Lake | Grade 12, L.V. Rogers Secondary School | 27,290 MAKES
Naiomi Stavast | Grade 11, Salmo Secondary School | Honorary Recipient
2024
Cali McKay | Grade 7, Christina Lake Elementary School | 10,775 MAKES
Kaya McKay | Grade 7, Christina Lake Elementary School | 12,603 MAKES
Noah Van Moll | Grade 8, Grand Forks Secondary School | 10,000 MAKES
Peter Stonehouse | Grade 8, Golden Secondary School | 12,530 MAKES
Henry Stonehouse | Grade 9, Golden Secondary School | 15,680 MAKES
Jaxson Squires | Grade 9, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 12,175 MAKES
2023
Eli Wight | Grade 10, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 10,015 MAKES
Ethan Fontes | Grade 10, Stanley Humphries Secondary School | 10,088 MAKES
2022
Donte Huston | Grade 11, Grand Forks Secondary School | 10,500 MAKES
Founder | Head Instructor
Coach Gib Hinz has been a high school teacher and Sr. boys basketball coach in Canada for over 20 years. His teams have won 8 Provincial Championships (BC, SK) and many of his players have gone on to play and coach at the University level and today lead championship high school programs. Standing 7' tall, Hinz was a US University All-American and an NBA draftee of the San Antonio Spurs. He also played professional basketball in France and Australia and with the prestigious amateur Christian basketball team, Athletes in Action, that competes worldwide. Hinz has been a Director and Head Instructor of various camps and clinics throughout the US and Canada.
What People Are Saying
I thought that the Jr. NBA program this fall was fantastic - great leadership, programming and coaching. Looking forward to having Bruce participate again when offered.
Jennifer ~ Grand Forks, BC
We are working hard to create a real basketball culture here at JL Crowe and having someone with your expertise come in and support our growth is so important. Our teams all benefited from your preseason work and had some nice successes.
JL Crowe Secondary Coaching Staff ~ Trail, BC
I just want to thank you for the wonderful week of basketball camp. My grandson was visiting from Vancouver and thoroughly enjoyed it … he said it was the best camp he has attended, including the one he participated in last year in Vancouver. He especially commented on how helpful and encouraging the coaching was … he definitely felt that he learned a lot and was actually looking forward to receiving this homework!
Shelley ~ Grand Forks, BC
Our son attended a couple Kootenay Valley basketball camps with Coach Gib. Our son had an awesome time and can’t wait for the next basketball camp! We also love that building character is important too at basketball camp!
Lance and Julie ~ Grand Forks, BC
Thank you for a great camp. Kluane really enjoyed it. Extra thanks for the pep talk at the end. I am a teacher and see so many kids giving up when learning takes some grit. Love how you connected those values to basketball and beyond.
Malayna ~ Eholt, BC
Kootenay Valley Basketball Camp
Accredited by Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Grand Forks & District Recreation
We gratefully acknowledge the support of Director Linda Kay Wiese of RDKB Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks.
Connect
Phone: 236-352-2005
Email: Kootenaybasketball@gmail.com
PO Box 2123 | Grand Forks, BC | V0H 1H0
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