GIRLS & BOYS U9 - U19
OUR COMPETITIVE REP/AAU PROGRAM
ABOUT The burlington Force
Established in 1973, Burlington Basketball has a rich and successful history competing at the highest level in both Ontario & the United States. Many of our alumni have graduated to play at Canadian Universities (U Sports) along with others who have accepted scholarships in various NCAA programs. As a community-based not for profit organization, we strive to create an inclusive culture where all athletes can excel and reach their full potential.
Burlington Basketball offers two levels of representative basketball programs, Force & Force Elite for boys & girls from the U9 to U19 age group. These teams will be coached by some of the best, most experienced basketball coaches in the province and focus on advanced individual and team skill development. Unlike other clubs, each of our coaches only coach one team per season resulting in a focused, disciplined and family environment.
In addition to regular team training all our rep team programs include 8 x 1.5-hour skill development training sessions with advanced IBSA Basketball skill development coaches. IBSA, as our training partner, employs a development program designed to lay the foundation of fundamental basketball skill and then build upon that foundation towards elite level of play.
Our teams play in the most competitive leagues & tournaments in Ontario during the fall/winter season. We also provide Spring /Summer (AAU) programming, which includes local leagues and tournaments along with US based tournaments depending on the age and team.
Our Force program is developed for athletes who want to compete at the rep level, learn and practice individual and team skills & gain the confidence required to take it to
the next level.
Force Program for U10 to U19
Our athletes should expect the following included in the season program:
- September Tryouts
- Season Length: October to May
- # of practices x 2 per week
- # of leagues x 2 per season (OBL & Coalition) approx. 24 games
- IBSA training x 8 sessions
- Provincial Championships
Our Force Program will be augmented by IBSA’s Training Academy advanced skill development coaches throughout the season.
Our Force Elite Program has been developed for athletes wishing to compete at the highest level. The program will place an emphasis on individual skill development, advanced game concepts & team building. Force Elite will play in top level leagues (OBLX, CYBL, NPH, Coalition etc.) and tournaments throughout southern Ontario.
Our Elite Program will be augmented by IBSA’s Training Academy advanced skill development coaches throughout the season.
Force Elite Program for U10 to U14
Our grade school athletes should expect the following included in the season program:
- September Tryouts
- Season Length: October – April
- # of practices x 2 per week
- IBSA training x 1 per week
- # of Leagues x 2 per season (approx. 24 games)
- Provincial Championships
Force Elite Program for U15 to U19
At the high school level, we divide our season into a Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer season to accommodate for athletes who wish to compete in US based tournament circuits. Our high school athletes should expect the following included in the season program:
Fall/Winter Season:
- September Tryouts
- Season Length: October – February
- # of practices x 2 per week
- IBSA training x 1 per week
- 2 x Premium Leagues (i.e. Coalition, OBLX, NPH) approx. 24 games
Our spring summer season is designed for athletes who want to continue playing competitive basketball beyond their provincial championships.
Following Spring Tryouts, the season will typically end at the end of July. The season programs will consist of the following.
Spring/Summer Season:
- Early March Tryouts
- Season Length: March-July
- # of practices x 2 per week
- IBSA training x 1 per week
- 1 x Premium Leagues (i.e. OBLX, CYBL, NPH) approx. 14 games
- 1 or 2 Ontario Tournaments (CNIT)
- 2 x US based Tournaments (MADE Hoops / Hoop Group)
Teams will practice out of the GTA's premiere training facility The Playground, Burlington Christian Academy and surrounding facilities.
Tryouts
2025 AAU Tryouts have been posted and registration is open!
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Each Spring and Summer, Burlington Basketball offers the PREP FOR REP training program, designed to prepare players for Rep tryouts.
Spring
The Spring Prep for Rep session is now open for registration from May 5th - June 27th.
See below for more information.
WE CALL IT ELITE FOR A REASON
Our FORCE ELITE Program is for those players looking for even more competition and specialized training. Where the best-of-the-best take their game to the next level.
