about tuesday drop-in

Location

schedule

• Canceled on March 18, 2025.

What to bring

• A piece of government-issued photo identification such as a passport, driver’s licence or BCID (this is required by Naden’s security gate as you enter the site; see note below).
• Payment of approximately $6.50. Payable via debit, credit or cash to the front desk. If you decide to come regularly, a discounted 10-visit pass can also be purchased there for about $55.
• Basketball shoes or court shoes. Regular runners or cross trainers are technically ok, but they will increase your risk of injury as they won’t grip the gym floor as well or cushion your feet in the right places.
• A reversible jersey or a light and a dark shirt (this helps with making teams, but isn’t crucial)
• A water bottle.
• A size 6 (“women’s size”) basketball (optional). Naden does not provide basketballs, so this makes it easier to warm up.
  
  

accessibility

• Government-issued photo identification: To enter the base, everyone age 16+ needs to present identification at the military base gate. Examples:  status card, driver’s license, passport, BCID, BC healthcare card. The identification cannot be expired. The identification can be issued by any government (doesn’t have to be from BC). Note that the security guards working at the gate exercise a lot of discretion in what is permitted; sometimes they’re very strict, and sometimes they will bend certain requirements (e.g. accept expired ID or school ID). The requirement to produce identification is by the navy base and as such, not something we have power to change. That said, we invite anyone who considers this a barrier to contact us directly to see what may be possible.
• Covid/Communicable diseases: This program is held indoors and players generally do not mask. At least one fan is often on, and in warmer months, doors are opened to the outdoors for ventilation. Players are directed to stay home if sick or symptomatic.
• Washrooms: There are both women’s and universal washrooms/changerooms located directly across the hallway from the Upper Gym.
• Military Location: Island Hoops Basketball Society is not affiliated with CFB Esquimalt or the Canadian Forces. Naden Athletic Centre was simply the only gymnasium that offered us space to play. They have been accommodating and enthusiastic supporters of our programming, and we are grateful. However, we acknowledge that the military affiliation may be uncomfortable for some attendees. We invite anyone who considers this a barrier to contact us directly to see what may be possible.
  
  

rules / guidelines / etc.

• Player-to-player defence only (no zone). This allows matchups based on experience and ability, which improves inclusivity of beginner players.
• Self-officiated
• Call your own fouls. We are all friends; err on the side of caution and safety.
• All violations and all fouls, whether in the act of shooting or not, result in the ball resetting to the top of the 3-point line. No free throws.
• During a stoppage of play (foul or violation) in the front court, ball will be checked at the 3-point line. This is how it is done in 3x3 / half-court games; we have adopted it due to lack of floor space outside the in-bounds areas. This removes sideline or baseline plays.
• 'Jump balls' go to defence. Always. Don’t fight for a jump ball – keep those shoulders in their sockets please.

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