The Junior Bisons Basketball Club has announced its upcoming spring and summer programming for 2025, offering elite-level training and competitive opportunities for young athletes. These programs will provide players with access to top-level coaching, university-calibre training, and competition across western Canada.
Junior Bisons Girls Spring Elite Basketball Teams (PEBL)
The Junior Bisons Girls Basketball Club will field two spring elite teams, 15U and 17U, competing in the Prairie Elite Basketball League (PEBL). This league includes junior teams affiliated with university programs from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Tryout Information
- Dates: March 26 & 27, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Frank Kennedy Center Gold Gym, University of Manitoba, 420 University Cres.
- Registration: Click here to register
Program Details
- Practice Schedule: April 6 – June 4, 2025 (Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
- Competition Schedule:
- April 12-13, 2025 – Regina
- May 3-4, 2025 – Calgary
- May 24-25, 2025 – Saskatoon
- June 7-8, 2025 – Edmonton (Championships)
Coaching Staff
- Eric Sung
- Ashley Hoitink
- Paul Fust
- Brooke Fust
- Bison Athletes
Level Up Elite Summer Skills Training
Athletes will have the opportunity to work with Bisons coaches and players in a high-intensity summer training camp designed to improve ball-handling, 1-on-1 scoring, shooting fundamentals, and decision-making skills. The program is open to all genders with prior basketball experience.
Program Information
- Ages: 2007-2014 born players
- Dates: July 8-31, 2025
- Location: University of Manitoba
- Registration: Click here to register
Session Schedule & Pricing
- Sessions 1-4: $104 per session
- Session 1: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (2013-2014)
- Session 2: Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (2011-2012)
- Session 3: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (2011-2012)
- Session 4: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (2011-2012)
- Session 5 (2007-2010 born players): $208
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Tryout required
Tryout for Session 5
- Dates: June 16 & 17, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Investors Group Athletic Centre, University of Manitoba, 75 Sidney Smith St.
- Cost: $20
- Registration: Click here to register
Junior Bisons High Performance Basketball - Summer Camp
The Junior Bisons High Performance Basketball Camp is designed for athletes looking to elevate their game in an intense, competitive environment. Led by Bisons basketball head coaches Michele Sung and Kirby Schepp, the camp will include on-court training, game play, strength and conditioning, and sport science sessions.
Program Details
- Ages: 12-18
- Hours per day: 6
- Dates:
- Gender ID Male: July 21-25, 2025
- Gender ID Female: July 28-August 1, 2025
- Price: $460
- Registration: Click here to register
These programs provide young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills in a high-performance setting while competing at an elite level.
Questions on any programs can go to Lisa Peters at Lisa.Peters@umanitoba.ca.