Ontario Basketball is committed to running, facilitating and supporting basketball development programming that is fun, age- and stage-appropriate, sustainable, and has a positive impact in communities across the province.
Programs
Mega Hoops
Mega Hoops is Ontario Basketball’s flagship community program designed to teach fundamental movement and basic basketball skills while developing physical literacy in young athletes. The program is two-fold: Mega Hoops provides curriculum to teachers and also allows schools to request that OBA clinicians deliver programming through gym classes or special events.
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Hoops & Spikes
Hoops & Spikes is designed for children ages 7 to 9 and teaches fundamental movement and sports skills through games and experimentation. Hoops & Spikes is a turnkey program, providing hosts with the full curriculum, participant materials, and coach training required to deliver the programming.
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Jr. NBA Youth Basketball
Jr. NBA Youth Basketball is a national youth basketball program for children ages 5 to 12 that encourages a fun, active and healthy learning environment. Jr. NBA is a turnkey program, providing hosts, with the full curriculum, participant materials, and coach training required to deliver the programming.
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3×3
3×3 is vital in the development and growth of the sport of basketball in Ontario. 3×3 is gaining momentum worldwide with the FIBA 3×3 Men’s World Tour and FIBA 3×3 World Championships, and 3×3 being included as an Olympic sport in 2020.
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Ontario Summer Development Program
The Ontario Summer Development Program (OSDP) is for U12 and U14 athletes who strive to grow their personal, social, and athletic skills through involvement in programming that emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and learning. OSDP is the latest iteration of Ontario Basketball’s Talent Identification and Development Program (TIDP).
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Ontario Summer Games
The Ontario Summer Games brings together top provincial talent from multiple sports, including basketball. Ontario Summer Games athletes for basketball are U14 Boys and Girls from Ontario Basketball’s Ontario Summer Development Program (OSDP).
Learn more about OSG
Tall Player Project
Ontario Basketball’s Tall Player Project provides specialized training for tall female basketball players. The program is specifically designed to develop skills Canada Basketball has identified as important for tall players to succeed at the international basketball level.
Learn more about Tall Player Project
Programs we support
- Beyond At Risk (BAR) Tournament, Toronto
- Esplanade Youth versus Toronto Metro Police Tournament, Toronto
- Hoops, Oshawa
- Lady Ballers Camp, Toronto
- Lay-Up Youth Basketball Camp, Toronto
- Midnight Basketball, Toronto
- Phoenix Classic, Toronto
- Victory Neighbourhood Services, Ajax