Rules and Regulations

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Updated September 8th, 2026

2026–27 Season — Summary of Key Changes 

Please review the updates below as you prepare for the 2026–27 season. Coaches, staff, and clubs should review the sections relevant to their age group and program. 

Key Actions for Clubs & Coaches

– Review the coaching certification requirements for your specific age group.
– Review all updated L2T and T2T content.
– Ensure VSC information is current and complete the attestation where applicable.
– Use the Volunteer Organization Code when obtaining a VSC.
– Address any outstanding audit, balance, compliance, or Fair Play issues.
– Review the OSBA and G-Elite Operations Manuals for program-specific information.
– Review Section 6.2 for Post-Secondary Player Eligibility requirements.

Coaching Certification
Please review the Coaching Certifications section for the requirements specific to your age group.

  • L2T Modifications: MED requirement made separate by the Coaches Association. Basketball 101 content added. 

    T2T Modifications: New content has been added. Please review the updated T2T requirements. 

    1. Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) & Attestation

    VSC Attestation
    Coaches and staff will be able to sign an attestation confirming that their VSC status has not changed, based on a currently valid VSC. 

    VSCs will remain valid for three seasons upon upload. 

    Gates for Compliance: See Section 4 for additional information. 

    We have added our Volunteer Organization Code to assist club coaches who need to acquire a Vulnerable Sector Check. Please note that this code is only available for the Toronto Region.

    Agency Code / Program Number: 202510TPSON51F76 

    1. Probation & Club Audits

    We are completing Club Audits, and some clubs will receive notices of probation ahead of the 2026–27 season.  

    1. Operations Manuals

    All relevant OSBA information has been moved to the OSBA Operations Manual.
    OSBA Operations Manual link 

    All relevant G-Elite information has been moved to the G-Elite Operations Manual.
    G-Elite Operations Manual link 

    1. Post-Secondary Player Eligibility:For informationregarding Post-Secondary Player Eligibility, please see Section 6.2 — Team Registration. 

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