Programs
Our programs are built on the club’s values and follow Canada Basketball’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. Each stage supports athletes as they grow — from learning movement and basketball basics (Active Start and FUNdamentals), to building skills and game knowledge (Learn to Train and Train to Train), and finally to developing advanced performance and competitiveness (Train to Compete and Train to Win). This pathway ensures athletes build strong foundations and are prepared for success at every level of the game.
U13 Team
Grade 7 and Under
The U13 division focuses on athletes in the Learn to Train stage of Canada Basketball’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. At this age, players build on their fundamental movement and basketball skills while being introduced to more advanced game concepts. This division caters to those who may just be starting out their basketball journey.
This team:
- Practices 2 times per week for 1.5 hours
- Travels once or twice a year.
U14 Team
Grade
The U14 division supports athletes in the Train to Train stage of Canada Basketball’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. At this stage, athletes transition from focusing mainly on skill acquisition to applying those skills consistently in competitive game situations.
This team practices 2 times per week for 1.5 hours
First-time players are welcome to the team as well as those who are still developing their skills by returning.
Team typically travels 2-3 times a year.
U16 Team
Grade's 9-10
The U16 division builds on the Train to Train stage and begins transitioning athletes into the Train to Compete stage of Canada Basketball’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. At this age, athletes refine their technical skills and start applying them in consistently competitive environments.
*If players show potential they may get called up to the U18 team on Coaches approval*
This team:
- Practices 2 times per week for 1.5 to 2 hours
- Travels 2-3 times a year
Here athletes can prepare to try out for:
- Arctic Winter Games
- Nationals
- Canada Summer Games
U18 Team
Grade's 10 - 12
The U18 division is firmly rooted in the Train to Compete stage of Canada Basketball’s LTAD model, preparing athletes for post-secondary, provincial, or national-level opportunities. The program focuses on high performance, competitiveness, and readiness for the next stage of basketball.
Playing time is determined by the coaches. Not everyone is guaranteed playing time in some cases. Here players need to earn their playing time.
This team:
- Practices 3 times a week
- Travels 3-4 times a year
- Plays in the Yellowknife Men's League (Games can be on Monday, Wednesday or Friday Nights)
- Players help score keep Men's league games
Athletes typically in this group go on to try out for events such as
- Arctic Winter Games
- Nationals
- Canada Summer Games
-Post-Secondary
*If there are athletes that coaches see excel in their age category. There may be a chance that athlete will get to play & practice with the older teams.
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Oliver Hartman