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New for 2026 · Kanata, Ottawa

Kanata's new home for serious basketball

A competitive club built in the west end — AAA rep teams at U14 and U15, plus a welcoming Jr. NBA program for first-time players. One club, two doors into the game.

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2026
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U14 · U15 Rep
6–14
Jr. NBA Ages
OBA
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AAA Rep Tryouts · 2026-27 · Registration open

U14 & U15 Tryouts

When Week of Sept 14 Where Kanata area (TBD) Fee $45 Closes Sept 11
Register for tryouts Registration closes Sept 11
The pathway

From first dribble to provincial floor

Most clubs pick a lane. We run the whole ladder — so a player can start with us at seven and still be wearing the jersey when they're chasing an Ontario Cup at fourteen.

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Learn the game

The Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA program. Balanced teams, equal playing time, real fundamentals — built so a brand-new player falls in love with the sport.

Ages 6–14 · Grassroots
02

Compete at AAA

Rep teams at U14 and U15 in the Ontario Basketball League's top division — structured practices, a full game schedule, and coaching that pushes.

U14 · U15 · Rep
03

Chase the province

The OBL season feeds Ontario Cup and Provincial Championships, with the top U15 athletes in the province in view of Team Ontario.

Ontario Cup → Provincials
Rep program

Our AAA teams

For 2026 we're forming up to two rep teams. Tryouts are open to players across Kanata, Stittsville, and the west end who want to train and compete at the highest minor level in Ontario.

AAA · REP

U14 Boys

Major Bantam · Ontario Basketball age category
  • EligibilityU14 birth year — confirm the current cutoff on the Ontario Basketball site
  • Training2 practices / week + skills sessions
  • Plays inOntario Basketball League (AAA)
  • GoalOntario Cup & Provincial Championships run
Try out for U14
AAA · REP

U15 Boys

Midget · Ontario Basketball age category
  • EligibilityU15 birth year — confirm the current cutoff on the Ontario Basketball site
  • Training2 practices / week + skills sessions
  • Plays inOntario Basketball League (AAA)
  • GoalOntario Cup, Provincials & the Team Ontario pathway
Try out for U15
Canada Basketball

Our rep teams develop within the Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball pathway — toward the Ontario Cup, Provincial Championships, and Team Ontario.

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA

Where new players start

Not every kid is ready for rep — and they shouldn't have to be. Our Jr. NBA program is a beginner-friendly, recreational league for ages 6–14 that puts development and fun first.

No experience needed. Bring a water bottle and a willingness to learn; we'll handle the rest. It's the most welcoming first step into organized basketball in Kanata.

Ask about Jr. NBA
Balanced teams, equal minutesEvery player gets real floor time — no benchwarmers.
Fundamentals firstDribbling, passing, shooting, and how the game is played.
Age-appropriate rulesThe game is shaped to fit the age, not the other way around.
Effort & sportsmanshipWe recognise teamwork and growth over the scoreboard.
A real communityFamilies, coaches, and local partners building something together.
Our approach

New club. Old-school standards.

We're starting from zero on purpose — to build the kind of club we wished existed: high standards on the floor, good people off it, and a development plan that actually means something.

A

Development over hype

Practices built on the Long-Term Athlete Development model. We coach the player in front of us, not the highlight reel.

B

Local roots

Based in Kanata for Kanata and the west end. Less driving across the city, more time on the court.

C

Open door

A rec stream and a rep stream under one roof — so every kid has a place, whatever their starting point.

Tryouts & registration

Come show us what you've got

AAA rep tryouts for the 2026-27 season are open for U14 and U15. Registration closes September 11; tryouts run the week of September 14 in the Kanata area — we'll email the exact date and gym to every registrant.

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Register online and pay the $45 tryout fee.

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We email you the exact date, time, and gym.

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Show up, compete, and earn your spot.

Register for tryouts