Amanda Alexander watched from the sidelines Sunday as her 11-year-old son Conan tested the bounce on a newly restored pair of basketball courts in the River — Osborne neighbourhood. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Amanda Alexander watched from the sidelines Sunday as her 11-year-old son Conan tested the bounce on a newly restored pair of basketball courts in the River — Osborne neighbourhood. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Amanda Alexander watched from the sidelines Sunday as her 11-year-old son Conan tested the bounce on a newly restored pair of basketball courts in the River — Osborne neighbourhood.
A day of youth programming marked the grand opening of the outdoor courts at the Mayfair Recreation Centre, where a slate of Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball players helped Conan and dozens of other kids practice their jump shots, footwork and dribbling skills. Alexander hoped it might mark the beginning of a new passion for her son, who uses sports as a positive outlet in his life. “It means a lot because if I can get him involved, even if he doesn’t take part but wants to volunteer or do something positive, I’ve done my job.
I’d rather have him involved than be inside playing a video game,” said the single mother. “It’s inspiring for the kids to see what can happen if they work hard and put their minds to it.” Buckets and Borders, a non-profit organization based i.
