What is Healthy Hoops? Healthy Hoops is a special initiative that uses basketball and fun to focus on the needs of kids with asthma. Under the guidance of celebrity basketball coaches and medical experts, children between the ages of 5 and 16 - and their families, will participate in a day of health awareness, entertainment, asthma screenings, and basketball drills and skills workshops. It is FREE but registration is limited. Click here to register!

Professional Development
An educational seminar developed by nationally recognized educators and based on national standards provides continuing education units for school nurses, recreational coaches, childcare providers, day care staff, parents and community based organizations.

Asthma Screenings
All participants are required to undergo health screenings. The health screenings are used to assess each participant's health status, assess medications, review appropriate medication use, establish a personalized action plan, and evaluate results.

Parent Education
Parent/guardian participation is an important part of Healthy Hoops. At each Healthy Hoops event, there are workshops for parents that provide management tips, prevention facts, and information about the importance of complying with the treatment plan(s) that their doctor prescribes for their children.

What to bring
MUST bring current asthma medications. You will be eligible for a drawing for
a free gift if you bring your updated (within 6 months) asthma action plan. Please also bring or wear tennis shoes and shorts or other comfortable clothes. Healthy Hoops t-shirts will be provided to participants for free.

Rebound Event (follow-up event)
This will be our second Healthy Hoops event in Indianapolis. Our first event was in August 2009. Those who participated in the 2009 event will be invited to attend this event. First time participants are welcome to register for this event.