Provincial Teams

Newfoundland Labrador Basketball Association: Programs

Mandatory: Parents please read all information before registering your child.

Provincial Team Tryouts 2024

U14, U15 and U17 Male and Female

Site: NLSC, 100 Crosbie Road, St. John’s, NL

Dates: April 2-4, 2024

Please bring basketball and reversible jersey to tryouts.

Please review the Provincial Team Manual for full details about the process/team commitment requirements.

Provincial Team Manual

Application Deadline: March 25, 2024

Cost all Athletes: $80.00

Registration is done through our RAMP system, go to Participant and select the age group/division your child is in and then complete the requested information & sign the required waivers.

**Athletes must attend the tryout sessions**

Female Tryout (all age groups)

Tuesday April 2, 2024 - 9am-12pm Fitness Testing (All Age Groups) & 4pm-6pm (U14 Female Only)

Wednesday April 3 & - 11am-1pm & 2:30pm-4pm (All Age Groups) 1st cuts may be made at this time

Thursday April 4, 2024 - 9am-11am & 1pm-2:30pm (All Age Groups)

Male Tryout (all age groups)

Tuesday April 2, 2024 - 12pm-3pm Fitness Testing (All Age Groups)

Wednesday April 3 & - 9am-11am & 1pm-2:30pm (All Age Groups) 1st cuts may be made at this time & 4pm-6pm (U14 Male Only)1st cuts may be made at this time

Thursday April 4, 2024 - 11am-1pm & 2:30pm-4pm (All Age Groups)

This year all athletes will report to tryouts and be assessed by the selection committee. The committee will consider performance, fitness and ability to contribute before dividing athletes into groups to compete for places on the various provincial teams. Athletes can be placed on a team regardless of age although the wishes of each athlete will be considered and Canada Games will always have first priority for all age group eligible athletes. Athletes should be available to attend any of the listed tryout times. There may be some cuts at the end of the day Wednesday.

Payments

E-Transfer: To n lba@sportnl.ca. Please send along the answer to the security question to the same email address as well, as well as the name of the athlete registering.

Refund Policy: All payments made through PayPal are subject to the deduction of the PayPal fee charged to the NLBA. All cancellations must be in writing and are subject to the following conditions:

- $10.00 Non-Refundable Administration Fee: There will be $10.00 administrative fee for any athlete who withdraws prior to March 26th.

- No refunds on or after the March 26th Deadline.

- NO SHOWS – NO REFUND!

Program Notes: - Mandatory to Read

This is a provincial tryout and athletes are asked to be prepared physically and mentally for the sessions. Aerobic fitness is critical for most sports as it serves as a basis for all other energy systems. COME FIT!
Unfortunately, the government does NOT support the U15 or U17 programs who travel to nationals financially. The cost of each program is fundraised by the athletes during the few months prior to competition. The cost associated with a program varies and may range from $4,000.00 – $4,500.00. Early selections of provincial athletes allow local coaches, communities and schools to assist with the fundraising.
Government does not support the development programs (U14 or U16), so the cost for each is fundraised totally by the athletes / parents during the few months prior to competition and may range from $1,500.00 – $2,200.00.
Athletes selected to a provincial program may be expected to re-locate to a training site for 3 - 4 weeks prior to departure for the competition. Accommodations and all costs associated with relocation is the responsibility of the individual athletes and the families involved.
In both small and large communities, athletes enter the tryouts assuming they will make the program. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Parents and coaches are asked to discuss the program with their athletes / children and prepare them for the possibility of not been selected. In some cases, athletes have a difficult time adjusting and accepting the decision made by the selection committees. Discussion prior to the tryouts will better prepare the athletes in the eventuality they are not selected.
In isolated cases over the years athletes have been known to depart from a program for one reason or another once they have been selected. This places an additional burden on the program regarding the financial and personnel aspects of the program. After the coaching staff prepares a budget the departure of one or more athletes has serious implications on that program. The NLBA is attempting to make all athletes aware of the commitment required to compete at this level. The NLBA executive may subject athletes, departing from a program, to some form of discipline once the case is investigated
Athletes should be aware of the commitment prior to entering the tryouts. Any funds paid / raised in the athletes account will remain with that program after the athletes’ departure.
The deadline may vary for each program. All applications must be in the office on or before the date indicated.
Selection Committees may reduce the number of athletes during the final day of the tryouts. Athletes who are cut for the final day will not be refunded any portion of their registration fees.
The NLBA will requires that all athletes are able to list all other Provincial teams/clubs they are competing with (we will get this information during the tryout process). After reviewing if NLBA / coach feel it’s in the best interest of your child because of overuse injuries, time commitments, etc. we have the right not to accept athlete.
Testing may include the Beep Test, Vertical Jump, Max Push up test, 300 M shuttle run, etc. Athletes should come prepared and in shape for the program they wish to enter. Certain standards are expected of provincial athletes and players should be prepared to meet those standards. Any athlete that cannot meet the standards will not be eligible to participate on a provincial team.