Evolve Basketball has announced that registration is now open for its 2026-27 Grassroots FUNdamentals Mini-League and Skill Development programs, offering young athletes an opportunity to learn, develop, and enjoy the game of basketball in a positive bilingual environment.
Designed for children between the ages of four and eleven, the program focuses on building athleticism, coordination, confidence, movement skills, and basketball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and game play. Programming is offered in both English and French, helping create an inclusive environment for athletes and families from across the community.
The Grassroots FUNdamentals Mini-League will run on Sundays from September 20, 2026 through March 14, 2027, with a break during the holiday season. The program includes 21 sessions and will be held at Centre scolaire Leo-Remillard, located at 1095 St. Anne’s Road.
Athletes will participate in the following age divisions:
• U6 (born 2020-2022) – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• U8 (born 2018-2019) – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• U11 (born 2015-2017) – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In addition to the Sunday program, Evolve Basketball will offer a Tuesday Skill Development program from September 22, 2026 through March 9, 2027. The program includes 22 sessions and will be held at École Christine-Lespérance, located at 425 John Forsyth Road.
The Tuesday sessions are dedicated entirely to skill development, allowing participants to maximize repetitions and individual skill work through structured training activities focused on ball handling, shooting, movement, coordination, and basketball-specific fundamentals.
The coaching staff for the 2026-27 season includes:
Head Coach
• Nicholas Lother
Assistant Coaches
• Mikel Dupuis
• Donald Stewart
Families can choose from three registration options:
• Sunday Mini-League Only – $375 plus GST (21 sessions)
• Tuesday Skill Development Only – $375 plus GST (22 sessions)
• Sunday Mini-League and Tuesday Skill Development – $650 plus GST (43 total sessions)
Registration includes an official Evolve Basketball Development T-shirt.
Program organizers note that the Grassroots FUNdamentals program is designed for both first-time participants and returning athletes looking to continue their development in a structured, supportive, and engaging environment. The emphasis remains on skill development, physical literacy, teamwork, and helping young athletes build a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity.