Ontario Summer Development Program

About

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).

As the landscape of basketball in Ontario changes, so too does our programming, and the rebranding of TIDP to OSDP is a reflection of this new landscape, while also remaining true to the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model. The rebrand is less about programming or structural changes, and more about effectively communicating the nature of the programming that we offer. OSDP is an opportunity to develop the WHOLE person (with camp as a true growth opportunity); talent is not the only outcome or objective.

OSDP provides athletes with a well-rounded basketball experience allowing them to work on their game in the off-season. Training sessions combine the fundamental movement skills of coordination, balance and agility with age-appropriate basketball skills in a fun and inclusive environment. Sport is a training ground for life, and through OSDP, athletes have the opportunity to develop physically, socially, and emotionally by working with new coaches and teammates, learning new skills, and attending overnight camp.

Program Structure

OSDP has three stages:

1. Open Tryouts

Tryout information and program locations will be posted below. From the open tryouts, the following number of athletes will be selected to train as a group:

  • U12: 30 athletes
  • U14: 20 athletes

Cost: Free

2. Regional Training

The selected athletes will train for 30 hours as a group in a training session pod. Training dates will vary by region and will be set by the coach. Certified coaches will deliver programming that builds fundamental movement and basketball skills that align with the LTAD Model. The training environment will emphasize learning and fun.

Cost: $300 (includes reversible jersey, t-shirt, 30 hours of basketball training, trained coaches, gym fees, and insurance)

3. Culminating Event

U12:

Ten to twelve athletes from each U12 training session pod will be selected to attend a final tournament.  Athletes will be given the opportunity to showcase the new skills they have learned in a round robin and championship tournament.

Cost: TBD

U14:

Ten to twelve athletes from each U14 training session pod will be selected to attend a final tournament.  Athletes will be given the opportunity to showcase the new skills they have learned in a round robin and championship tournament.

Cost: TBD

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Upcoming Dates

Tryouts

Tryouts will take place in regions across the province in April/May 2023

U12 Boys

Eligibility: Male athletes born in or after 2011

Note: If your region is not listed, that means the coaching position is vacant. If you are interested in coaching that region, please e-mail development@basketball.on.ca.

2023 U12 Boys Tryouts

RegionCoachTryout InformationRegistration
Capital
Central EastBrian GladmanTry-outs CompletedRegister via TeamSnap
Central WestRoenik BaelloTry-outs CompletedRegister via TeamSnap
HuronLeslie & Kris PotterTry-outs CompletedRegister via TeamSnap
KawarthaBill CrowdisTry-outs CompletedRegister via TeamSnap
Mountain
Niagara
NorthAbraham SoumahoroDate: June 16th
Time: 6 to 8pm
Location: Churchill public school
Address: 1722 Fielding St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 1P1
Register via TeamSnap
South Simcoe
St. Clair
St. Lawrence
Tri-CountyMicah BradnamTry-outs CompletedRegister via TeamSnap

U12 Girls

Eligibility: Female athletes born in or after 2011

Note: If your region is not listed, that means the coaching position is vacant. If you are interested in coaching that region, please e-mail development@basketball.on.ca.

2023 U12 Girls Tryouts

RegionCoachTryout InformationRegistration
Capital
Central EastTom ListonTryouts Completed
Central WestSalee Johnson-EdwardsTryouts Completed
Huron
Mountain
KawarthaEmmanuel BonneyTryouts Completed
Niagara
NorthBen SmithTryouts Completed

St. Clair
St. LawrenceBridget MulhollandTryouts Completed
South SimcoeJamie BellTryouts Completed
Tri-County

U14 Boys

Eligibility: Male athletes born in or after 2009

Note: If your region is not listed, that means the coaching position is vacant. If you are interested in coaching that region, please e-mail development@basketball.on.ca.

2023 U14 Boys Tryouts

RegionCoachTryout InformationRegistration
Capital
Central EastBrad MatsuguTryouts Completed
Central WestGreg HamiltonTryouts Completed
HuronJoe CyroTryouts Completed
KawarthaBill CrowdisTryouts Completed
MountainKyle McNivenTryouts Completed
Niagara
NorthSyan ThompsonJune 15 6-8pm

June 16 6-8pm

Lasalle Secondary School
1545 Kennedy Street
Sudbury, ON P3A 2G1
Pre-register via TeamSnap
South SimcoeJason BranscombeTryouts Completed
St. Clair
St. LawrenceChristopher BoltonTryouts Completed
Tri-CountyMike QuigleyTryouts Completed

U14 Girls

Eligibility: Female athletes born in or after 2009

Note: If your region is not listed, that means the coaching position is vacant. If you are interested in coaching that region, please e-mail development@basketball.on.ca.

2023 U14 Girls Tryouts

RegionCoachTryout InformationRegistration
Capital
Central EastJaison KingTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
Central WestCyrus NavaTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
HuronJohn CordeiroTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
Kawartha
MountainRachelle AbellaTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
Niagara
NorthEmilie & Adam LafondTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
South SimcoeKeith LeonardTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
St. Clair
St. LawrenceBridget MulhollandTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap
Tri-CountyDave HainesTryouts Completed Register via TeamSnap

Regional Training

Regional Training times are posted in TeamSnap for athletes selected for the Training pods.

Culminating Event

OSDP Final Tournament

U12 Girls Tournament : July 11-13 2023
U12 Boys Tournament: July 11-13 2023

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave)
Cost: TBD

U14 Girls Tournament: July 25-27 2023
U14 Boys Tournament: July 25-27 2023

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave)
Cost: TBD

Regions

These regional boundaries should be interpreted first by the listed cities and then by the highway boundaries.

Using South Simcoe as an example, an athlete living in Barrie east of Highway 400 would participate in the South Simcoe regional training pod because they live in Barrie rather than in the Central East pod because they live east of Highway 400.

RegionRegional Breakdown
CapitalOttawa, Kemptville, Kanata, Orleans: East of 62 to border; North of 7 to 43; South of 60; East of 138
Central EastToronto, North York, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Etobicoke: East of 400, 11; South of 60; West of 127, 62, 28; North of 7 and 7A; West of DVP (404); East of 427; South of 407
Central WestBrampton, Oakville, Halton Hills, Mississauga, Burlington: East of Highway 6 to 410; South of 7 to 401; Lake north to 407; East of 25 to 403 to 407; West of 427 to 25 & 407
HuronGlencoe, Thedford, London, Stratford, Tillsonburg: East of highways 79, 80, 45, 5; West of 9, 23, 8, 59
KawarthaScarborough, Peterborough, Whitby, Cobourg: East of 127 and 28; South of 7 and 7A; East of DVP (404); West of 62, 2
MountainBrantford, Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek: East of 52 to 407; South of Highway 5 to 6; East of Highway 6 to 25; South of 401 to 407 (not Burlington)
NiagaraWelland, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls: West of 59; South of 403, 6, QEW Niagara
NorthSudbury, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Huntsville: West of Quebec border; East of Georgian Bay; West of Highway 11; North of highways 60, 169
South SimcoeBramalea, Barrie, Orangeville, Collingwood, Orillia: West of 400 & 11; North of highways 9, 89, 6, 7 & 407; South of 169
St. ClairSarnia, Windsor, Chatham, West Lorne: West of highways 79, 80, 45, 5
St. LawrenceBelleville, Kingston, Brockville, Smith Falls, Cornwall: East of 62 and 2; South of 7 and 43 East; West of 138
Tri-CountyWaterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener: East of 89, 23, 8, 59; North of 403, 5; West of 6, 52; South of 89

Note: Athletes who do not have a training program in their region are free to try out for a training program in a different region. These athletes will be granted a regional exemption, but they must e-mail Ontario Summer Development Program an Exemption Form [.pdf].

Financial Assistance

Finances should not be a barrier to participation in the OSDP. Ontario Basketball wants to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to participate in both the regional training and, if selected, the culminating event.

For financial assistance, please visit Ontario Basketball’s Financial Assistance page.

Contact

mselliah@basketball.on.ca