Competitive Program
The West Ottawa Basketball Association provides a Competitive Program for players interested in an increased level of competitive basketball. The West Ottawa Basketball program, with its NCCP trained coaches, helps develop the player’s basketball and athletic skills to allow them to compete at a higher level of basketball.
- West Ottawa Hornets competitive teams compete against other competitive teams as a part of the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) and the Eastern Ontario Basketball Association (EOBA). Teams will practice in local gyms and have home and away games throughout the city. While all practices and games are scheduled in advance, there can be school board cancellations or game changes on occasion during the season.
- At the West Ottawa Hornets U12 (ages 10-11) level, the emphasis is on development and enjoying the sport of basketball. Coaches focus on developing fundamentals and athleticism while ensuring fair play and sportsmanship. Teams practice at least twice a week and will travel throughout the season to qualify for the Ontario Cup Championships. Games played against other competitive teams provide opportunities for the players to learn and grow their understanding of the sport. The practices and games create a “team” atmosphere where players and friendships develop and grow.
- Our West Ottawa Hornets U14 (ages 12-13), U16 (ages 14-15) and U18 (ages 16-18) teams will practice 2-3 times per week in local gyms (Stittsville, Kanata, Richmond) and will travel to tournaments throughout the season to qualify for the Ontario Cup Championships. Through a higher level of competition, players will learn, develop and grow with their team while increasing their basketball skills and knowledge.
- All competitive team Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are NCCP trained and certified and some have coached at the university and provincial level, providing players will knowledgeable and qualified coaches.
- Coaches at the U14 level and up use the HUDL video platform to assist with player development.
- Players have access to FitQuest strength, acceleration, and injury prevention training at the Bell SensPlex.
- Players have access to mental performance training and sport dietitian counselling from the Nepean Sports Medicine Centre.
- Competitive players can participate in our Coach Apprentice Program to build their leadership skills and accumulate high school volunteer hours
- Tryouts for our competitive teams begin in September. The schedule is posted on our website at the beginning of September. Players will be notified by email of the tryout schedule and it can also be found on our West Ottawa Basketball Association's Facebook page and other socials. Please note that changes to the schedule can occur and players need to check the schedule regularly.
- The West Ottawa Basketball Association is dependant on gym time supplied by our schools. Therefore, if a school is closed for holidays or a school event, we do not have access to that school. The main holiday closings would be Christmas and March Break along with holiday long weekends such as Thanksgiving, Easter, Family Day etc. On some occasions, short notice is given so the West Ottawa Basketball Association will make every effort possible to work with our coaches to re-schedule canceled practices.
- West Ottawa Basketball Association offers free skills clinics to our players throughout the season.
All those associated with the West Ottawa Competitive Program will be aware of and support the following principles and guidelines. We will strive to:
For further information on our West Ottawa Hornets competitive teams, please contact our Competitive Program VP
U12 Boys and Girls |
Players who are 10 and 11 years old |
Size 5 - 27.5" basketball required (boys and girls) |
U14 Boys and Girls |
Players who are 12 and 13 years old |
Size 6 - 28.5" basketball required (boys and girls) |
U15 Boys and Girls | Players who are 14 years old in the year of registration |
Girls: size 6 - 28.5" basketball required Boys: size 7 - 29.5" basketball required |
U16 Boys and Girls |
Players who are 14 and 15 years old |
Girls: size 6 - 28.5" basketball required |
U17 Boys | Players who are 16 years old in the year of registration |
Boys: size 7 - 29.5" basketball required |
U19 Boys and Girls |
Players who are 18 years old or |
Girls: size 6 - 28.5" basketball required |