MNP Community & Sport Centre — Basketball

We recently enrolled our 8-year-old in the basketball program at the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary, and overall, it has been a positive experience. The facility is well-organized, and the small group size allowed for more direct attention from the coach, who was named Liam. He did a great job engaging the kids and keeping the practices fun. My son particularly enjoyed working on his shooting skills and even made a friend during practice, which was a nice bonus. One minor annoyance was the pickup situation; it could get a bit chaotic, especially when multiple programs were ending at the same time. However, the staff was generally helpful in managing the kids. The $75 fee feels reasonable for the value offered, considering the quality of instruction. I would definitely recommend this program for active kids looking to learn and improve their basketball skills while having fun.

I recently enrolled my son in the basketball program at MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary. He’s eight and really enjoys being active, so I thought this would be a great fit for him. The sessions run weekly, and I appreciated the structured pickup process, which helped make logistics easier for us. Coach Jamie was particularly engaging—my son came home excited every week about the new skills he learned. However, the sessions can get a bit crowded, especially when all age groups are present. It would be nice to see a bit more space allocated for the younger kids to practice safely. That said, my son has made a friend through the program, and he looks forward to each session. Overall, we are satisfied with our experience and would recommend it to other parents looking for a fun and active environment for their kids.