The 2023 Manitoba Provincial Team Program will be forming a total of 4 teams that will represent Manitoba at the Canada Basketball National Championships. The ages for the teams will be 17U (born in 2006 or later) and 15U (born in 2008 or later) at both the male and female levels. Details on the Manitoba coaching staff can be found HERE.
The Canada Basketball 15U & 17U National Championships will run July 31-August 5, 2023 and feature teams representing each of the ten provinces across Canada. The 15U and 17U Male competitions will be held in Sherbrooke, QC, while the 15U and 17U Female tournaments will be hosted in Calgary, AB.
The teams will be selected from the May 12-14 open tryouts, and any Manitoba resident who is in one of the defined age categories is eligible and welcome to try out. Once the teams are chosen, they will train and compete together through June and July and participate in their respective National Championship.
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2023 PROGRAM CHANGES
For the summer of 2023, up to 15 players per age group will be selected to train with the program all summer and travel to the Prairie Cup in Regina. Following the team's return from Regina, the final 10 athletes will be identified by the coaching staff, which will comprise the final roster to attend the Canada Basketball National Championships. All 15 players selected will pay the same registration fee of $500 per athlete, as detailed below.
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to offer an additional opportunity for eligible players to be seen by the Manitoba Provincial Team Coaching Staff with an April 16 Identification Camp in Brandon. Read more...
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The initial plans for the summer of 2023 include (this will be updated as the summer approaches)
- All Teams - Prairie Cup Challenge vs Team Saskatchewan (Regina, SK) July 1-2
- 15U & 17U Male Teams - Canada Basketball National Championships (Sherbrooke, QC) July 31-Aug 5
- 15U & 17U Female Teams - Canada Basketball National Championships (Calgary, AB) July 31-Aug 5
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The Manitoba Provincial Team Program is the premier player and coach development program in the province. The program attracts the top players and coaches to represent Manitoba at national and international events. Ages 15U and 17U are offered to both male and female players, and the program operates annually from May through August.
- MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM PROGRAM TRYOUT DETAILS
- Friday, May 12, 2023
- Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Sunday, May 14, 2023
- REGISTRATION: Online preregistration is required (links below)
- CHECK-IN: Onsite check-in will begin 30 minutes before the first tryout per age category.
- BRING A BASKETBALL: Basketballs are asked to bring their own basketball (Female size 6, Male size 7)
- TRYOUT FEE: $30.00 per person tryout fee is due at the point of online registration (credit card or eTransfer payment options are available).
- REVERSIBLE JERSEY: All registered players will receive a 'Basketball Manitoba' reversible jersey
- ARRIVAL TIME: Players should arrive at least 20 minutes early to the tryout sessions dressed and ready to play
- PROGRAM FEES: All players selected to one of the Provincial Teams will be assessed the $500.00 program fee for transportation and hotel for flight and full accommodations to the National Championships. The program fee also includes gear packages, training costs, and insurance. Basketball Manitoba subsidizes 75% of the total summer program cost, leaving a balance of $500.00 per athlete. Additional funding, financial support programs, and payment options are available.
- 15U Female - born in 2008 or later
- 15U Male - born in 2008 or later
- 17U Female - born in 2006 or later
- 17U Male - born in 2006 or later
Dates
Sport Manitoba (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, MB (MAP)
Registration & Tryout Fee
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
All eligible players must fit into one of the following age divisions and have been a resident of Manitoba on or before February 1, 2023.
Age Advancement
In the fall of 2008, the Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors passed a motion permitting a player of a younger age the option to play an age up for a Provincial Team. Any younger-age athlete who wishes to try out for an older-age program is welcome to do so. A decision can be made by the older coaching staff and Selection Committee after the first session if the younger athlete will continue with the older tryouts or will be asked to return to the younger tryouts. Any athlete looking to try out at an older age must contact Dan Becker first.
Provincial Team Selection Policy
Effective April 1, 2012, the Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors passed a motion on a new Provincial Team Selection Policy. As part of our commitment to providing a transparent and equitable Provincial Team selection procedure, there is a need for a consistent policy to protect the integrity of the Provincial Team program and its coaches. Under this new approach, Basketball Manitoba will strive to produce a competitive program that stays true to the Long Term Athletic Development Model. Read more...
Team Commitment In June & July & National Championships
Basketball Manitoba has moved the Provincial Team tryouts to occur in May, avoiding much of the club basketball season. Athletes selected on one of the Manitoba Provincial Teams will be expected to fully commit to the program for all practices, training sessions and competitions. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Becker.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
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All tryouts at the Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) - 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, MB (MAP) (parking info below)To view this information properly on a smartphone, rotate your device to a 'landscape' position to see all the data. VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT SHOW UP TO YOUR SESSION IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK IN ANY WAY. FULL REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO THOSE NOT ATTENDING DUE TO ILLNESS.
MAPS: Map to Sport Manitoba Courts, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB
