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Competitive Program
The West Ottawa Basketball Association provides a Competitive Program for players interested in an increased level of competitive basketball. The West Ottawa Basketball program, with its NCCP trained coaches, helps develop the player’s basketball and athletic skills to allow them to compete at a higher level of basketball.
- West Ottawa Hornets competitive teams compete against other competitive teams as a part of the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) and the Eastern Ontario Basketball Association (EOBA). Teams will practice in local gyms and have home and away games throughout the city. While all practices and games are scheduled in advance, there can be school board cancellations or game changes on occasion during the season.
- At the West Ottawa Hornets U10 and U12 levels, the emphasis is on development and enjoying the sport of basketball. Coaches focus on developing fundamentals and athleticism while ensuring fair play and sportsmanship. Teams practice at least twice a week and will travel throughout the season to qualify for the Ontario Cup Championships. Games played against other competitive teams provide opportunities for the players to learn and grow their understanding of the sport. The practices and games create a “team” atmosphere where players and friendships develop and grow.
- Our West Ottawa Hornets U14 - U19 teams will practice 2-3 times per week in local gyms (Stittsville, Kanata, Richmond) and will travel to tournaments throughout the season to qualify for the Ontario Cup Championships. Through a higher level of competition, players will learn, develop and grow with their team while increasing their basketball skills and knowledge.
- All competitive team Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are NCCP trained and certified and some have coached at the university and provincial level, providing players with knowledgeable and qualified coaches.
- Coaches at the U14 level and up use the HUDL video platform to assist with player development.
- Players have access to FitQuest strength, acceleration, and injury prevention training at the Bell SensPlex.
- Players have access to mental performance training and sports dietitian counseling from the Nepean Sports Medicine Centre.
- Competitive players can participate in our Coach Apprentice Program to build their leadership skills and accumulate high school volunteer hours
- Tryouts for our competitive teams begin in September. The schedule is posted on our website at the beginning of September. Players will be notified by email of the tryout schedule and it can also be found on our West Ottawa Basketball Association's Facebook page and other socials. Please note that changes to the schedule can occur and players need to check the schedule regularly.
- The West Ottawa Basketball Association is dependant on gym time supplied by our schools. Therefore, if a school is closed for holidays or a school event, we do not have access to that school. The main holiday closings would be Christmas and March Break along with holiday long weekends such as Thanksgiving, Easter, Family Day etc. On some occasions, short notice is given so the West Ottawa Basketball Association will make every effort possible to work with our coaches to re-schedule canceled practices.
- West Ottawa Basketball Association offers free skills clinics to our players throughout the season.
All those associated with the West Ottawa Competitive Program will be aware of and support the following principles and guidelines. We will strive to:
►Play to win within the integrity of the game – not to win at all costs
►Create opportunities for our boys and girls to be role models in and outside of the West Ottawa Basketball Association community
►Building Character (it's not just about the game but the life-learning experiences that come with competing at a higher level)
►Always show respect for teammates, opponents, officials and volunteers
►Provide a safe and positive environment
►Remove barriers to trying out and/or participating
►Provide training and ongoing support to coaches and volunteers
►Support the overall goals of the West Ottawa Basketball Association, Eastern Ontario Basketball Association and the Ontario Basketball Association
►Work actively to develop linkages with local schools and universities
Players of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to try out for our West Ottawa Hornets teams. Our Competitive Program provides an excellent opportunity for players to develop their basketball skills through teamwork. Players who are released from tryouts will automatically be placed on a recreational team for the season if they have registered with the West Ottawa Basketball Association for the season. Competitive team tryouts begin in early September. An email will be sent to all registrants when details are available. Schedules will also be posted on our website, our Facebook page and other socials.For further information on our West Ottawa Hornets competitive teams, please contact our Competitive Program VP