Spring Club Basketball

OBA Spring Club Basketball

OBA 2026 Spring Club Tryouts — Registration is OPEN!

We’re excited to announce that registration for OBA’s 2026 Spring Club Tryouts is officially open! This spring offers athletes the opportunity to compete, develop, and represent OBA in a high-energy, competitive environment.

Spring 2026 Club Team Offerings

OBA will field Club Teams for both boys and girls in the following age groups:

• U15
• U16/17
• U17/18

For our U13 and U11 athletes, OBA will continue with Community Teams but Team 1 will have the added option to attend 1-2 additional tournaments outside of the CMBA Spring League. This approach allows younger athletes to experience elevated competition while keeping costs manageable as they continue to develop.

Register here: OBA Spring Club Program

Club vs. Community Basketball

Club basketball at OBA is designed for athletes seeking a higher level of competition and commitment.

If Club basketball is not the right fit this spring, our Community program continues to offer a strong development-focused experience. Full details can be found OBA Spring Community Program

Key Club Details:

• Highly competitive teams that begin earlier than Community teams
• No border restrictions — athletes may try out for any Club Team
• $25 non-refundable tryout fee per athlete
• Estimated Club fee: approximately $1,200 per athlete, which reflects:
• Increased practice time
• Longer season
• Tournament participation (including the highly successful OBA Club Tournament)
• Travel tournaments - additional costs may apply
• Specialized Club apparel
• Coach travel reimbursement

Practice Commitment:

• Minimum of two 90-minute practices per week
• Strong attendance and commitment are expected

Season Timeline:

• Mid-March through July (tournament dependent)

Travel & Custom Experience

OBA has the infrastructure, experience, and creativity to provide each Club Team with a customized season. Teams may compete in league play, tournaments, travel experiences, or a combination of all three.

Please note:

• U15, U16/17, and U17/18 teams will pursue at least one travel tournament outside of Alberta

Families will have an opportunity during registration to share their preferences regarding competition and travel.

Tryout Results & Team Commitment

• Successful athletes will be contacted via email and offered a roster spot
• Families will have 48 hours to accept the offer and submit a non-refundable $250 team commitment deposit
• Unconfirmed spots will be offered to another athlete so teams can begin preparing as soon as possible

Coaching Staff Update

We know coaching staff is an important factor for many families, and we’re excited to share the coaches who have already been confirmed for the 2026 Spring Club season:

• U15 Girls: Eva Gustafson, Paige McNichol
• U15 Boys: To Be Announced
• U16/17 Girls: Ray Gilbert, Ella Watkins, Alexa Hayes
• U16/17 Boys: Jack Gilbert, Daniel Hauser
• U17/18 Girls: Janette Lybbert
• U17/18 Boys: Blake Husky, Andrew Gustafson, Tyson Lybbert

Additional coaches are currently being finalized and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

The bottom line is this: OBA is home to incredibly talented athletes and outstanding coaches, and we are proud to offer a first-class Club basketball experience. We’re excited to see everyone at tryouts and are confident that 2026 will be as successful as previous seasons—if not more so.

Tryout Attendance Requirements

Athletes must attend at least one of the two tryouts to be considered for Club Teams.
However, attending both tryouts is strongly encouraged to allow for a more complete evaluation.

Each team will have:

• One Sunday tryout
• One weeknight tryout

Tryout Dates & Locations

U15 Boys & U15 Girls

• Sunday, January 18 — Holy Trinity Academy
• U15 Boys - 12:00-1:30
• U15 Girls - 1:30-3:00
• Tuesday, January 27— Meadow Ridge School
  • U15 Girls - 8:00-9:30
• Thursday, January 29 — Meadow Ridge School
• U15 Boys - 8:00-9:30

U16/17 & U17/18 Boys and Girls

• Sunday, January 25 — Holy Trinity Academy
• U16/17/18 Girls 12:00-1:30
• U16/17/18 Boys 1:30-3:00
• Wednesday, January 28 — Meadow Ridge School
• U16/17/18 Girls - 6:30-8:00
• U16/17/18 Boys - 8:00-9:30

We look forward to seeing our athletes compete, grow, and represent OBA this spring.
See you at tryouts!

— OBA Basketball