The complement to Chain Link Fundamentals is Converse Open Gym where participants apply what they learned on Monday into full-court competition. Our beautiful grounds at PS 92 were installed just before the summer began and it’s “terrific for the youth basketball community in New York,” says director Eric Newman.

Our top flight staff referees the games but the kids are free to run the court as they please. The younger group takes the court from 10-12 PM followed by their older counterpart at 12:30. We’ve gotten outstanding turnout at both events so far, with over 200 participants taking the court this past Wednesday.

All participants received a reversible Converse jersey to wear at all Open Gym sessions this summer. We’ve welcomed several groups, including El Faro Beacon where AG “The Voice of Harlem” is a counselor. Naturally, he made his way to the DJ booth and hopped on the mic to cover the proceedings.

With each passing event, we reach further into the community where he hope to create an impact for years to come. Our next Open Gym is tomorrow morning, 13 and under at 10 AM and 14+ from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at PS 92. Check out all of the pics from Open Gym on our Facebook page.

A view from above at Converse Open Gym.

These clinics provide the invaluable opportunity for children of all levels to learn from ex-college and professional players who specialize in youth development, including NYC basketball icons Mike Campbell, Ira Miller, and Kenny Satterfield. It also gives them a great workout while becoming well-rounded players, and better athletes with the SPARQ component.

This summer is just the springboard for Chain Link Fundamentals in New York City. Our next clinic is Monday, July 26th at 10 AM, and the second session begins at 12:30. Be on the lookout for more in the near future!

P.S. Become a fan of the Chain Link Fundamentals Facebook Page and check out all of the great photos from the summer so far!

This Monday July 19 will be the second day of Chain Link Fundamentals programming as part of the World Basketball Festival @ PS 92 located on 133rd Street and Frederick Douglas BLVD. If you have yet to register online please do so by clicking on the registration tab to the right and print out the waiver which must be presented on site. Our morning session runs from 10am – 12pm (please arrive by 9:45am) and our afternoon session runs from 12:30pm – 2:30pm (please arrive by 12:15pm) Groups are welcome!!! If you have a group please email Chain Link Director Eric Newman directly at enewman@chainlinkfundamentals.org to reserve your spot.

Due to the weather today CONVERSE OPEN GYM will be held indoors at the Kennedy Center, which is located on 135th Street between 5th ave and Lenox Ave (entrance on the south side of the street)

10am – 12pm for ages 11-14 and 12pm – 2pm for ages 15-18.

Our hotline is 646 380 0241 which will also have our rain site information. Please print the waiver from the registration page and bring with you to the site where you will receive a Converse Open Gym reversible jersey and where you will be able to get your run in!!!

Rain or shine the gym is always open, for CONVERSE OPEN GYM!!!

This summer Nike and USA Basketball will hold the inaugural World Basketball Festival hosted here in New York City. Chain Link Fundamentals will hold be executing grass roots programming conjunction with Nike, Converse and Brand Jordan.

The Chain Link Fundamentals programming will take place out doors from 10am – 12pm on MONDAYS at PS 92 in Harlem, which is located at 133rd Street and Fredrick Douglas BLVD.

IN CASE OF RAIN, OUR PROGRAMMING WILL BE MOVED TO THE KENNEDY CENTER WHICH IS LOCATED ON 135th STREET BETWEEN 5TH AVE AND LENOX AVE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET. (Please check website for rain site alert on the morning of the program or call the CHAIN LINK HOTLINE @ 646 380 0241 for the latest update in case of rain.

Each week leading up the World Basketball Festival (August 11th – August 15th) the program will build on its skill progression and life skill message towards the participants, ie TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP.

The Chain Link Fundamentals dates are:

Monday         July 12 Chain Link   Wednesday   July 14 Converse Open Gym

Monday         July 19 Chain Link     Wednesday   July 21 Converse Open Gym

Monday         July 26 Chain Link     Wednesday   July 28 Converse Open Gym

Monday        August 2 Chain Link    Wednesday  August 4 Converse Open Gym

Monday        August 9 Chain Link

To register please click on the Registration tab on the tool bar or click below:

http://chainlinkfundamentals.org/chainlink-application/