Centre for Performance (CP), Centre for Performance (CP) is a nationally established program designed to develop athletes for the purpose of competing at the international basketball level. The program revolves around the “hot house” approach, which focuses on athletes in the key years of their development.
The emphasis of CP is to train skills that athletes do not otherwise have the opportunity to develop. CP is not based on a competition model; rather it is a group of athletes training in pods across Ontario, for the common goal of getting better.
The CP program has gone through a restructure to ensure continued identification for provincial and national level athletes and increased synergy with Canada Basketball programming such as Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS) and Jr. Academy. We are excited to launch CP, which will target athlete’s in Grade 7 and 8, and will work in alignment with Canada Basketball’s Jr. Academy.
Call for applications for Head Coaches has been posted. Deadline to apply through our Microsoft form is Monday, August 25, 2025.
CP (Grade 5/6 and Grade 7/8)
Stage 1 – Open Tryouts (FREE)
Open to athletes in Grades 5-8. If you have been selected into Canada Basketball’s Jr. Academy, you do not need to try out for CP. Each regional pod will hold a position(s) for those athletes when regional training (stage 2) begins.
To pre-register for the Centre for Performance tryouts, please fill out this form HERE.
Stage 2 – Regional Training (Cost $400)
The regional coaches will identify and select approximately 15-17 athletes from the open tryouts who will then train together for 30 hours. These hours will focus on age-specific training and curriculum implemented by each regional coach, and under the guidance of Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball. The program will run from October to December/January, and each athlete will receive an Ontario reversible jersey.
Stage 3 – Centralized Training
The top athletes from each CP region will be selected to attend a two-day centralized training session in December and April.
Honorariums
As part of the Centre for Performance program, coaches are recognized for their dedication and contribution. Head coaches will receive an honorarium of $500, while assistant coaches will be awarded $400. This compensation reflects the value we place on their expertise and commitment to developing top-level athletes.
Grade 5/6 Boys Tryouts
Grade 5/6 Boys Tryouts
| Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | Steve Huibers (Lead) Filomena Sebastiao (AC) | Sunday, September 21st Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse 1463 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N7 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Peel | Jamison Wheeler (LEAD) | Monday, September 29th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Newton's Grove School 6850 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1V7 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| York | Kurt James (Lead) Andre Lewis (AC) Curtis Weekes (AC) | Saturday, September 20th Time: 8:30am - 10:30am Bill Hogarth Secondary School 100 Donald Sim Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0R1 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 5/6 Girls Tryouts
Grade 5/6 Girls Tryouts
| Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | Tianna Warwick-Dawkins (Lead) Tricia Warwick (AC) | Wednesday, October 1st Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Peel | Shay Ironmonger (HC) | Saturday, September 27th Time: 9:00am - 11:00am | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 7/8 Boys Tryouts
Grade 7/8 Boys Tryouts
| Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie | Mark Blackman (Lead) | Friday, September 19th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Around Athletic Centre 91 Sandford Fleming Dr, Unit 6, Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Durham | Troy Joseph (Lead) | Saturday, September 20th Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Clarington Central Secondary School 200 Clarington Blvd, Bowmanville, ON L1C 5N8 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Hamilton | Dylan Walters (Lead) | Friday, September 19th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School 127 Gray Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3V3 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Ottawa | Marg Jones (Lead) | Saturday, September 20th Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm Hillcrest High School 1900 Dauphin Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 2L7 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Peel | Lavar Williams (Lead) | Thursday, September 25th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm St. Luke Catholic Elementary School 1280 Cobalt St, Mississauga, ON L5H 4L8 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Tri-County | Mike Quigley (Lead) Leo Mannarelli (AC) Miguel Grande (AC) | Friday, September 19th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School 787 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 2G5 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| York | Kurt James (Lead) Andre Lewis (AC) Curtis Weekes (AC) | Saturday, September 20th Time: 8:30am - 10:30am Bill Hogarth Secondary School 100 Donald Sim Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0R1 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Grade 7/8 Girls Tryouts
Grade 7/8 Girls Tryouts
| Region & Age Group | Coaches | Tryout Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Rob Angione (HC) Karalyn Church (AC) | Sunday, September 14th Time: 2:45pm - 4:15pm Summit Sports (Activity Plex) 1305 Commissioners Rd E #112, London, ON N6M 0B8 | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Scarborough | Emmanuel Bonney (LEAD) Belinda Ndaye (AC) | Friday, September 26th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Durham | Tianna Warwick-Dawkins (LEAD) Troy Joseph (AC) Tricia Warwick (AC) | Tuesday, September 30th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
| Peel | Sophia Karabetsos | Sunday, September 28th Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Pre-register to reserve your spot |
Next Gen
Ontario Basketball (OBA) is excited to launch its Next Gen Program for Grade 5 (born 2015) and Grade 6 (born 2014) boys and girls. This program is designed to bring together the top student-athletes from across Ontario for an elite developmental experience, providing high-performance training over four dedicated sessions. The program focuses on skill development, basketball IQ, and athletic growth in line with the Learn-to-Train and Train-to-Train stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, allowing athletes to apply lessons in authentic game-like situations.
Athletes will benefit from expert coaching, structured skill sessions, competitive drills, and small-group feedback, all designed to challenge and elevate their abilities. This program also exposes participants to the Ontario Basketball High Performance Pathway, offering a direct link to provincial and national development opportunities.
This program provides a unique opportunity for Ontario’s top young athletes to train with the best, compete with the best, and develop into the next generation of basketball stars.
Coaches Application Link – APPLY HERE
Deadline to apply for a coaching position through our Microsoft Form is Monday, August 25, 2025.
Next Gen Tryouts:
- Tryouts will take place on September 20-21 in the Greater Toronto Area (exact location TBA), with a $50 tryout fee. Athletes will be assessed during the tryouts, and only the top players will be selected to participate in the program. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
- Deadline for tryouts is Wednesday, September 10th
- Register for Next Gen Tryouts through RAMP – http://centreforperformance.rampregistrations.com/
NextGen Tryouts
Tryout Dates:
September 20–21, 2025
Location:
Athlete Institute Dome
207321 Highway 9
Mono, ON L9W 6J2
Canada
Attendance:
Attendance at Sessions 1–3 is mandatory for all participants. Session 4 will be limited to invited athletes only.
Tryout Schedule:
Saturday, September 20
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 1)
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 1)
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 2)
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 2)
Sunday, September 21
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 3)
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 3)
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Girls (Session 4 – INVITE)
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM → Grade 5/6 Boys (Session 4 – INVITE)
Contact
For Technical Questions
Jason Dawkins
Manager of High-Performance
For Logistical Questions
Ruth Catherasoo
Coordinator of High-Performance