Canada Basketball has announced the launch of its inaugural U14 Club National Championships, which will bring together boys’ and girls’ club teams from across Canada during the May long weekend in 2027.
For Manitoba, the champion and finalist teams from both the 14U boys’ and girls’ divisions (players born in 2013 or later) of the Peg City Club Basketball League will be recognized to attend the national championships as the province’s representatives. This will give four Manitoba teams—two boys’ teams and two girls’ teams—the opportunity to compete against leading club programs from other provinces and territories across Canada.
The inaugural event is expected to feature 64 teams, with 32 teams in each boys’ and girls’ division competing for national titles. The competitions will run concurrently.
The championships will expand Canada Basketball’s domestic competition pathway by establishing a national event at the U14 club level. The competition will emphasize developmentally appropriate play aligned with Canada Basketball’s Long-Term Basketball Development Model, along with standards in coaching, officiating, safe sport and fair play.
The event will also support development pathways for athletes, coaches and officials, while giving many young players their first opportunity to participate in a national club championship.
The host location, full competition dates, and additional event details will be announced later.