Empire Hoops has officially announced its 
Club Basketball Tryouts, welcoming boys and girls athletes from across Winnipeg to compete for roster spots in the program’s upcoming 2026–2027 club basketball season.

Tryouts will take place August 14–16, 2026, with all sessions being held at Youth for Christ Winnipeg. Empire Hoops continues its commitment to helping young athletes develop their skills in a competitive, positive, and player-focused environment built around hard work, accountability, and a passion for basketball.

The club will offer teams for boys born 2009–2016 and girls born 2010–2013.

Girls Tryout Schedule

U14 Girls (Born 2012–2013)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 10:00–11:30 a.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 1:00–2:00 p.m.

U15 Girls (Born 2011)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 2:00–3:00 p.m.

U16 Girls (Born 2010)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Boys Tryout Schedule

U11 Boys (Born 2015–2016)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 1:00–2:30 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 3:00–4:00 p.m.

U12 Boys (Born 2014)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 2:30–4:00 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 4:00–5:00 p.m.

U13 Boys (Born 2013)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 2:30–4:00 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 5:00–6:00 p.m.

U14 Boys (Born 2012)

  • Tryout 1: Saturday, August 15 — 4:00–5:30 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Sunday, August 16 — 6:00–7:00 p.m.

U15 Boys (Born 2011)

  • Tryout 1: Friday, August 14 — 5:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Saturday, August 15 — 5:30–6:30 p.m.

U16 Boys (Born 2010)

  • Tryout 1: Friday, August 14 — 6:30–8:00 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Saturday, August 15 — 6:30–7:30 p.m.

U17 Boys (Born 2009)

  • Tryout 1: Friday, August 14 — 8:00–9:30 p.m.
  • Tryout 2: Saturday, August 15 — 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Empire Hoops encourages both returning and prospective athletes to attend and compete for a place in the program as it enters its third club season.

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