Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce details on the 2022 Provincial Team Tryouts for the upcoming summer. The tryouts for the program will occur May 27-29, 2022 at the Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) at 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, MB.
The 2022 Manitoba Provincial Team Program will be forming a total of six teams that will represent Manitoba at these national championships along with the 2022 Canada Games taking place in Niagra Falls, Ontario for teams at the 18U level. The three ages for the teams will be 18U (born in 2004 or later), 17U (born in 2005 or later) and 15U (born in 2007 or later) at both the male and female levels. Details on the tryouts will be announced in late April. Details on the Manitoba coaching staff can be found HERE.
The Canada Basketball 15U & 17U National Championships will run August 1-6, 2022, and feature teams representing each of the ten provinces across Canada. The 15U and 17U boys competitions will be held in Edmonton, AB, while the 15U and 17U girls' tournaments will be hosted in Sherbrooke, QC. The 18U teams will represent Manitoba at the 2022 Canada Games in Niagra Falls, ON also in early August.
The teams will be selected from the open tryouts and any Manitoba resident who is in one of the defined age categories is eligible and welcome to try out. Once the teams are chosen, the female teams will train and compete together through June and July and participate in their respective National Championship.
COVID VACCINE AWARENESS: Please be aware that the Manitoba Provincial Team program will be crossing the Canada / USA Border by land and travelling to the National Championships by air. All team members must comply with the current travel restrictions in place at the time of the trips. Please also be aware that as of the date of the tryouts, the Canada Games (18U Teams) itself requires that all participants be able to show proof of their Covid vaccination status. Read more about the current Canadian travel requirements at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid.
The initial plans for the summer of 2022 include (this will be updated as the summer approaches)
- All Teams - Prairie Cup Challenge vs Team Saskatchewan (Brandon, MB) July 3
- 15U, 17U & 18U Female Teams - USA Trip #1 - July - Details TBA
- 15U, 17U & 18U Male Teams - USA Trip #1 - July - Details TBA
- 15U, 17U & 18U Female Teams - USA Trip #2 - July - Details TBA
- 15U, 17U & 18U Male Teams - USA Trip #2 - July - Details TBA
- 15U & 17U Male Teams - Canada Basketball National Championships (Edmonton, AB) Aug 1-6
- 15U & 17U Female Teams - Canada Basketball National Championships (Sherbrooke, QC) Aug 1-6
- 18U Male & Female Teams - 2022 Canada Summer Games (Niagra Falls, ON) Aug 8-13
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The Manitoba Provincial Team Program is the premier player and coach development program in the province. The program attracts the top players and coaches to represent Manitoba at national and international events. Ages 15U, 17U and 18U are offered to both male and female players and the program operates annually from May through August.
- MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TEAM PROGRAM TRYOUT DETAILS
- Friday, May 27, 2022
- Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Sunday, May 29, 2022
- REGISTRATION: Online preregistration is required (links below)
- CHECK-IN: Onsite check-in will begin 30 minutes prior to the first tryout per age category.
- BRING A BASKETBALL: Basketballs are asked to bring their own basketball (Girls size 6, Boys size 7)
- TRYOUT FEE: $25.00 per person tryout fee is due at the point of online registration (credit card or eTransfer payment options are available).
- T-SHIRT: All registered players will receive a 'Basketball Manitoba' t-shirt
- ARRIVAL TIME: Players should arrive at least 20 minutes early to the tryout sessions dressed ready to play
- PROGRAM FEES: Roster players making one of the Provincial Teams will be assessed the $1,400.00 program fee that covers transportation and hotel for both USA trips and flight and full accommodations to the National Championships or Canada Games. The program fee also includes gear packages, training costs, and insurance. Basketball Manitoba subsidizes 75% of the total summer program cost, leaving a balance of $1,400.00 per athlete. Additional funding, financial support programs, and payment options are available.
- 15U Female - born in 2007 or later
- 15U Male - born in 2007 or later
- 17U Female - born in 2005 or later
- 17U Male - born in 2005 or later
- 18U Female - born in 2004 or later
- 18U Male - born in 2004 or later
Dates
Sport Manitoba (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, MB (MAP)
Registration & Tryout Fee
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
All eligible players must fit into one of the following age divisions and have been a resident of Manitoba on or before February 1, 2022.
Age Advancement
In the fall of 2008, the Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors passed a motion permitting a player of a younger age the option to play an age up for a Provincial Team. Any younger age athlete who wishes to try out for an older age program is welcome to do so. A decision can be made by the older coaching staff and Selection Committee after the first session if the younger athlete will continue with the older tryouts or will be asked to return to the younger tryouts. Any athlete looking to try out at an older age must contact Dan Becker first.
Provincial Team Selection Policy
Effective April 1, 2012, the Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors passed a motion on a new Provincial Team Selection Policy. As part of our commitment to providing a transparent and equitable Provincial Team selection procedure, there is a need for a consistent policy to protect the integrity of the Provincial Team program and its coaches. Under this new approach, Basketball Manitoba will strive to produce a competitive program that stays true to the Long Term Athletic Development Model. Read more...
Team Commitment In June & July & National Championships
Basketball Manitoba has moved the Provincial Team tryouts to occur in late may, avoiding much of the club basketball season. Athletes selected on one of the Manitoba Provincial Teams will be expected to give a full commitment to the program for all practices, training sessions and competitions. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Becker.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
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All tryouts at the Sport Manitoba Courts (aka Canada Games Sport for Life Centre) - 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, MB (MAP) (parking info below)
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MAPS: Map to Sport Manitoba Courts, 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB
