Thundering Ahead: Empowering Young Hoop Dreams with Thunders Kids Enjoy Team

What is “THUNDRS KIDS” ENJOY team?

“THUNDERS KIDS” is a basketball school run by Kawasaki Brave Thunders Academy.
Based on the concept of “learning while having fun,” we not only improve our basketball competitiveness, but also hone the skills necessary to become a person who can play an active role in society, such as thinking and putting into practice problems and achieving goals together with friends.

The “THUNDERS KIDS” ENJOY Team U15 class is aimed at beginners of basketball in the 5th grade of elementary school to junior high school, and has fun learning basic basketball skills, team rules, and tactics, and participating in practice games and tournaments while developing as a team. The purpose is for you to enjoy the activity.

This is a team-type class where the same class members practice repeatedly and participate in games and tournaments. You can experience the joy of playing basketball as a team, helping each other to achieve a goal, praising your teammates’ good play, sharing the joy of victory, and sometimes the frustration of losing. is the “ENJOY team”.

There is no level check when participating in this class. We look forward to your participation.

Recommended for these people

• My school doesn’t have a basketball club, and for some reason I can’t participate in school club activities.
• Many kids have been playing basketball since they were younger, so it’s difficult to keep up with the level and can’t participate in games.
• I don’t want to focus on winning, but I want to enjoy playing basketball, but I want to get better and still want to participate in games.
• I’m also involved in club activities, but I want to get better at it.
• I want to play basketball with people outside of school.

Differences from “THUNDERS KIDS”

The big difference from the basketball school “THUNDERS KIDS” is that there are practice games and participation in tournaments.

Difference between “youth team” and “club team”

At the Kawasaki Brave Thunders Academy, there were teams for experienced players such as the “Youth Team” selected through selection and the “Club Team” made up of members with a certain skill level, but the “ENJOY Team” was for upper elementary school students and others. This team is for beginners who start playing basketball in junior high school.

Activity summary

Kawasaki Brave Thunders Basketball School Activity Terms (PDF file: 184KB)
Kawasaki Brave Thunders Basketball School Activity Summary (PDF file: 113KB)

Class composition ENJOY Team U15 boys class: 5th grade of elementary school to 3rd year of junior high school, boys, regardless of experience
ENJOY Team U15 Girls Class: 5th grade elementary school to 3rd year Junior High School, girls, regardless of experience Class Capacity: Approximately 30 people each Time 90 minutes per session Location KAWASAKI BRAVE THUNDERS COURT Competition Environment ENJOY Team U15 Boys Class: Basketball: Boys Size 7/ Goal: 3.05m
ENJOY Team U15 Girls Class: Basketball: Girls No. 6/Goal: 3.05m Membership Fee

• Enrollment fee: 5,500 yen (tax included)
• Annual membership fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
• Monthly membership fee: 9,900 yen (tax included)

*If you have already joined “THUNDERS KIDS (directly managed school)”, there is no need to pay admission fee or annual fee.
*For re-enrollment, the conditions will be the same as for new membership.Specified Purchase Items

• School T-shirt: 4,400 yen (tax included)
• School reversible shirt: 7,150 yen (tax included)

*If you have already joined “THUNDERS KIDS (directly managed school)”, there is no need to purchase new designated wear.
*Uniforms will be loaned if you are participating in an official game How to join If you are considering joining “THUNDERS KIDS”, we ask you to first participate in a school practice as a trial experience. Once you have experienced the atmosphere, you can join with confidence.
If you would like to participate in the trial or become a member, please apply using the “Kawasaki Brave Thunders Basketball School “THUNDERS KIDS Thunder Court School” Experience/Membership Application Form” below. others

• Participation in activities held irregularly is voluntary and additional fees will be charged for participation.
• Some tournaments require registration with the JBA (Japan Basketball Association) (2,200 yen/year).

What to bring with you during the activity

・Reversible shirt ・School T-shirt ・Clothing for exercise (skirts not allowed) ・Indoor sports shoes (not necessarily basketball shoes) ・Towel ・Beverage

Other benefits

*Example of benefits: Group photo taken after interacting with the top team

・Home game invitation: Scheduled at least once a year
* Availability and content vary depending on the season.
*The match will be a match designated by the academy.
We provide you with the opportunity to watch live matches of your top teams.
・Interaction with the top team: Scheduled at least once a year
* Availability and content vary depending on the season.
Example: Visiting the school for lessons as a special coach
・Right to purchase school original goods
You can purchase items that only school students can buy.
*You can purchase for your family/siblings.
Please note: Only children are eligible for home game invitations and interaction with the top team.

*Example of benefits: Group photo taken after interacting with the top team

School opening information

Facility name
KAWASAKI BRAVE THUNDERS COURT

address
“Arena Citta” in La Cittadella, 4-1 Ogawamachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-0023

Class held

Class Activity Day Time U15 Boys Class Every Sunday 18:40-20:10
Recruiting

U15 Girls Class Every Friday 19:30-21:00
Recruiting

Coach in charge

U15 boys class

• Name Coach Kosei
• Career
  U15 Kawasaki Brave Thunders players
  Tokai University Takanawadai High School Basketball Club
  JBA certified C-class coach

U15 girls class

• Name Coach Ryosuke
• Career
  ERUTLUC Co., Ltd. instructor
  RheinStars Köln U18 Assistant Coach
  U15 Kawasaki Brave Thunders Head Coach
  JBA certified B-class coach

Trial participation/enrollment procedure

Those who are considering joining “THUNDERS KIDS” are asked to first participate in the school’s practice as a trial experience. Once you have experienced the atmosphere, you can join with confidence. Also, based on your participation in the experience, the coach may introduce you to a class that is more suitable for you. If you would like to participate in the trial and become a member, please apply using the “Kawasaki Brave Thunders Basketball School “THUNDERS KIDS” Experience and Membership Application Form” below.

Basic flow until joining

• Please apply for trial participation using the form. The club will inform you of the trial participation date at a later date.
• Please participate in the practice on the indicated schedule (trial participation is free)
• If you decide to join after participating in the trial, please apply for membership within 3 days.

Application deadline

Applications for trial participation and membership are accepted at any time. If your desired class has reached its capacity, you will not be able to enroll, so we recommend that you apply early.
*If the class you wish to enroll in is at capacity, we will notify you of the waiting list.

Contact information

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact us using the “Inquiry Form”.
*Please select “Academy” as the inquiry type.
*It may take several days for us to respond.