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Which Youth Program Should I Choose?

WHAT IS BWT REBELS REP BASKETBALL

  • Rep basketball is an opportunity for kids to play for a team that represents BWT Rebels in games against other basketball clubs in the GTA. Unlike Competitive (1 Step Below Rep) or Skill Development (2 Steps Below Rep), Rep Basketball requires considerably more team skill development as well as more individual skill development over the season.

  • That means that each player needs to be prepared to play in a long season and in games where competing is one of the main goals (equal play is not guaranteed). Elite competition is not our goal, but this level of play is focused on competition and striving for success.

  • Team commitment is paramount, so please only commit if you think you can attend the majority of practices/games/tournaments/end-of-season events. The success of the teams really comes down to the committed players and we want to avoid having teams struggle based on taking a spot on the team at the expense of another.

  • Our Rep Team Player Goal is to have a positive experience where one builds a sense of connection with the team and the local community where players can develop life skills while playing basketball.

What Other Programs Do You Have?

Competitive House League (Boys &/or Girls)

  • What?
    • 1 Team Practice - 45-60 min Per Week
    • 1 Formal Game - ~ 1 Hour Per Week - A formal game with a referee against another house league team within our BWT club. 
  • How Many?
    • 6-8 Weeks depending on the season
  • Who?
    • This program is for the more comfortable players and players who have played house league and organized games before. 
    • There is both a Girl's and Boys' Competitive House League.
  • What Ages?
    • 8-11 (most players are 9-11)
    • 12-17 (most players are 12-15)
      • The final breakdown of the age divisions are based on final numbers each season.

Skill Development Program (Boys &/or Girls)

  • What?
    • 1 session per week.  Time is divided into skill sessions, training, and then informal competitions, and gameplay amongst the group. 
  • How Long?
    • 45-60 min Per Week
  • How Many?
    • 6-8 Weeks depending on the season
  • Who?
    • This program is more focused on newer players and beginners.  There is both a Girls' and Boys' program if numbers allow.
  • What Ages?
    • 8-11 (Mixed)
    • 12-17 (Boys &/or girls if numbers allow or it will be mixed)

Jr BWT Skill Development Program (Mixed)

  • What?
    • 1 session per week.  Time is divided into skill sessions and then informal competitions and small gameplay amongst the group.  
  • How Long?
    • 45-60 min Per Week
  • How Many?
    • 6-8 Weeks depending on the season.
  • Who?
    • The focus is on fun, fair, and inclusive learning about the sport of basketball.  This program is made up of newer players and beginners at a very young age. 
    • The program is mixed (however mainly boys with some girls).
  • What Ages?
    • ​​​​​​​Ages 5-7 (Min. age is 5, Max. age is 7)

Once you have reviewed ALL of the above information AND If you have any further questions, please

E&OE (Errors & Omissions Excepted) - This information is subject to change at any time and it is the responsibility of each player, parent/guardian, or spectator to know this information.