Itoman, Okinawa · Japan
International Youth
Basketball Camp.
Dec 22–24, 2026
3 days, 2 nights to train and live with Japanese youth players. More than basketball — culture, teamwork and friendship.
From $324 USD per player (early bird + group of 2, with housing)Overseas early bird −20% is currently available, with no newly announced closing date
For players aged 7–18
Illustration only, not a verified facility layout.
CONNECT · LEARN · CHALLENGE
More than a game
Basketball
Daily sessions with Japanese coaches: fundamentals, team offense, defense and games.
Culture
Experience Okinawan life — food, traditions, language and the island spirit.
Teamwork
Mixed international teams built across countries and languages.
Friendship
Live together, eat together, and leave with friends across Asia.
3-day schedule
Tuesday, December 22 – Thursday, December 24, 2026 · Itoman Youth Center
Daily programme is provisional and subject to facility permission and gym/checkout schedule. Exact gym sessions are pending facility coordination.
Tue, Dec 22
Day 1 · CONNECT
Meet, feel safe, build the basics
- 09:00Check-in & registration (09:00–11:00; the centre opens for arrivals at 09:00)
- 11:00Orientation (11:00–12:00)
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:00Gym: main training & 1x1 qualifiers
- 15:00Gym: team training & team building
- 17:30Dinner & bath
- 19:30Training room: team discussion & reflection (room permitting)
- 21:00Social time & get ready for bed
- 22:30Lights out
Wed, Dec 23
Day 2 · CHALLENGE
Decide, connect, compete
- 06:30Wake-up & tidy bedding
- 07:30Breakfast & health check
- 09:00Gym: main training
- 12:00Lunch & rest
- 13:00Gym: 1x1 Ranking League & 3x3
- 15:30Gym: 1x1 Finals
- 17:30Dinner (BBQ night pending confirmation) & bath
- 19:30Video review & reflection
- 21:00Social time & get ready for bed
- 22:30Lights out
Thu, Dec 24
Day 3 · PERFORM
Show your growth, reflect, go home
- 06:30Wake-up & return sheets
- 07:30Breakfast, packing, room cleaning & inspection
- 09:00Gym: final games
- 10:45Awards & closing ceremony
- 11:30Gym cleanup
- 12:00Checkout / departure timing TBD (noon finish or optional afternoon programme under discussion; facility permission not final)
Camp highlight
RBA 1x1 Championship
Every player competes one-on-one throughout the camp. Two games run at once, one on each basket, with a referee on each.
Day 1
Qualifiers
Everyone plays and gets a first ranking.
Day 2
Ranking League
Matched with players of similar level — fewer one-sided games, more chances to improve.
Day 2 afternoon
Finals
Top players play the final bracket, with awards at the Day 3 closing ceremony.
Head Coach
Learn from a world-standard coach
MASATO NISHIO ・ 西尾 優人
Founder & Head Coach, Riot Basketball Academy (RBA) — Japan
- Has coached 4,000+ youth players across Japan since 2018, specializing in U10–U15 player development.
- Holds the German Basketball Federation (DBB) C-License; trained at Sports Elite Academy in Germany and studied the player development system of professional club Chemnitz 99ers.
- NSCA-certified personal trainer — sessions combine skill work with age-appropriate strength, conditioning and movement quality.
- Runs international camps and exchanges across Asia, including Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Korea.
RECOGNIZE → DECIDE → EXECUTE
His coaching philosophy: players don't just collect moves — they learn to read the game, make the right decision at the right time, and execute under pressure.
"Basketball should connect people across borders. I want young players in Asia to learn modern basketball, make new friends, and see a bigger basketball world."
Staff & safety
Staffing & supervision pending confirmation
Masato Nishio
Camp Director / Head Coach
Leads all coaching, the 1x1 championship and every final decision.
RBA coaching team
Coaches & supervisors
Additional RBA staff are being arranged and will be announced once confirmed.
- Head counts before and after every activity and at lights out — every player accounted for.
- The final staffing roster, coach-to-player ratio and supervision arrangements (including boys’/girls’ supervision) are pending confirmation and will be provided in the final participation information.
- Insurance scope is pending confirmation. A venue’s liability insurance is not the same as personal accident/injury insurance for participants. Families should consider their own travel/accident insurance. Participant injury cover is not confirmed as included.
- AED and first-aid kit on hand, with a clear emergency plan and immediate contact with parents.
- Allergies and medical history reviewed by the Camp Director before the camp starts.
Venue
Itoman Youth Center
Located in Itoman at the southern tip of Okinawa, the youth center has one basketball court in its gym, plus accommodation and dining in one place — players train, eat and sleep together, surrounded by the ocean.
Visit venue website →Camp facilities
The five areas below are numbered 01–05 on the camp illustration at the top of this page (an illustration, not the exact layout) — swipe the model and tap a number to jump to that area.
Gym
Basketball court
The gym fits one basketball court (or 2 volleyball / 3 badminton courts), used for daily training, the 1x1 championship and 3x3. Exact gym times are being agreed with the centre and other overnight groups.
Cafeteria
Meals
A 190-seat self-service dining hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner together.
Dormitory
Housing
On-site dorm rooms for 8 players each, so players live together with Japanese teammates.
Grass field
Activities
A full-grass field with a 315 m perimeter, plus an open plaza and an outdoor cooking area (2 buildings, 16 stoves) for team building and outdoor activities.
Parking
Access
On-site parking for families, coaches and team buses.
Last year
Camp moments
Meals & housing
Eat well, sleep well
Meals and housing (2 nights) follow the centre's timetable: wake-up 06:30, breakfast 07:30, lunch 12:00, dinner 17:30–19:30 (self-service), bath 17:30–22:00, lights out 22:30. They are run by the professional team at Itoman Youth Center. Daily menus are built for balanced nutrition and growing athletes, with real Okinawan and Japanese home cooking.
Cooked by the centre's team
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by the youth centre's kitchen team, balanced for the training load players carry each day.
Japanese & Okinawan dishes
Not just athlete meals — players also taste Okinawan soba, sushi and other Japanese favourites, so food becomes part of the culture.
BBQ night
BBQ night is planned pending final facility/supplier confirmation. If confirmed, it will be ordered through the centre's cafeteria as required, with players cooking together in mixed teams.
What to bring & house rules
- •Towel, soap, shampoo, hair dryer and toiletries (not provided)
- •Indoor gym shoes, sportswear, trainers, a cap and a water bottle
- •Slippers and plastic / rubbish bags
- •The whole site is non-smoking; no food in bedrooms or the gym; no outside food
- •Adult supervision arrangements are pending confirmation and will be provided in the final participation information; centre check-in and check-out run 09:00–17:00
Arrival & departure
Airport transfers
Families book their own flights to Okinawa. Airport/city transfers are being planned; the bus operator, routes, pickup points, times and any charges are not yet confirmed. Families should not treat transfers as guaranteed. Once confirmed, details will be emailed. Families may also travel to the venue themselves. If you already have flights booked, add them on the registration form. Accommodation on December 21 must be arranged separately unless the centre approves it.
Day 1
Airport & city pickup
Airport/city pickup is being planned. The operator, routes, pickup points, times and any charges are unconfirmed; neither transfers nor connections to a fixed check-in time are guaranteed. Confirmed details will be emailed; families may travel independently.
During camp
Your Okinawa holiday
While your child trains and stays at camp for two nights, you can enjoy Okinawa and come back for them at the end.
Day 3 (timing TBD)
Airport drop-off or parent pickup
Departure timing is TBD (noon finish or optional afternoon programme under discussion; facility permission not final). Airport drop-off is planned, not guaranteed; the operator, routes, pickup points, times and any charges are unconfirmed. Confirmed details will be emailed; parents may collect their child themselves.
Pricing
3-day camp, Dec 22–24, 2026. Discounts can be combined.
Per player from
$324USD
Overseas early bird −20% is currently available, with no newly announced closing date: one player USD 360 with housing (training, 2 nights’ accommodation and meals) / USD 240 day (no housing; training and camp activities); eligible two-player group USD 324 per player with housing / USD 216 per player day (no housing), with the −10% group discount stacked. Payment links and checkout charges are unchanged; please confirm eligible day-group arrangements with RBA before payment.
Overseas early bird −20% is currently available, with no newly announced closing date
$360 USD
Early bird −20%
Up to 2 players per registration. For larger groups, please email us.
Questions? Email the organizer RBA: riot.training.base@gmail.com
LINE of SPARTANS, RBA's official promotion partner. The camp is organized by Riot Basketball Academy (RBA) Japan.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Bookings are governed by RBA’s official cancellation & refund policy.
- Participant cancellation: any cancellation charge is only as disclosed before payment under RBA’s applicable terms, capped by law and by the fee paid. Where no cancellation charge was disclosed for a booking, none is charged under the policy. There is no automatic 20% non-refundable charge and no blanket no-refund rule from 20 days before the camp.
- Organiser cancellation before the event, including typhoon, natural disaster or government order (force majeure): the camp fee paid is refunded in full, with no deduction for venue, admin or card fees. Partial cancellation after start: the unprovided portion is refunded. Future-camp credit is optional only.
- A replacement player may be requested free of charge up to 14 days before the first day, subject to eligibility and arrangements.
- Refunds are normally processed to the original payment method within 30 days of the amount being confirmed.
- Existing bookings will not be changed to less favourable terms.
- Contact riot.training.base@gmail.com for cancellations; do not send card numbers.
Parent FAQ
When is the camp?
Tuesday, December 22 to Thursday, December 24, 2026: 3 days and 2 nights. Day 1 check-in is provisionally 09:00–11:00. The daily programme and exact gym sessions are provisional, subject to facility permission and gym/checkout coordination. Day 3 checkout/departure timing is TBD (noon finish or optional afternoon programme under discussion; facility permission not final). Accommodation on December 21 must be arranged separately unless the centre approves it.
Where is it held?
At Itoman Youth Center in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. Players train in the centre's indoor gym and stay and eat at the centre.
What ages can join?
Players aged 7–18.
How much does it cost and what is included?
Overseas early bird −20% is currently available, with no newly announced closing date: one player USD 360 with housing (training, 2 nights’ accommodation and meals) / USD 240 day (no housing; training and camp activities); eligible two-player group USD 324 per player with housing / USD 216 per player day (no housing), with the −10% group discount stacked. Payment links and checkout charges are unchanged; please confirm eligible day-group arrangements with RBA before payment.
Is airfare included?
No. Families book their own flights to Okinawa. Airport/city transfers are being planned; the bus operator, routes, pickup points, times and any charges are not yet confirmed. Families should not treat transfers as guaranteed. Once confirmed, details will be emailed. Families may also travel to the venue themselves.
How do we travel from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau or Singapore?
Families from every country book their own flights to Okinawa and may travel to the venue themselves. Airport/city transfers are being planned, not guaranteed; the operator, routes, pickup points, times and any charges are unconfirmed. Confirmed details will be emailed. Add your flight details on the registration form.
How do I register?
Use the Register button to fill in the online registration form, then pay online by card. Questions: email the organizer RBA at riot.training.base@gmail.com or ask on LINE.
How many players can one registration cover?
Up to 2 players per registration. For larger groups, register again or email us.
Is there insurance?
Insurance scope is pending confirmation. A venue’s liability insurance is not the same as personal accident/injury insurance for participants. Families should consider their own travel/accident insurance. Participant injury cover is not confirmed as included.
Coach-to-player ratio?
The final staffing roster, coach-to-player ratio and supervision arrangements (including boys’/girls’ supervision) are pending confirmation and will be provided in the final participation information.
Who organizes the camp?
The camp is organized by Riot Basketball Academy (RBA) Japan, led by Head Coach Masato Nishio. SPARTANS (SPARTANS Taipei Sports Academy) is RBA's official promotion partner.
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