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| The Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy is the Elite Development regional program currently supported by the West Ottawa Basketball Association, Nepean Blue Devils and the Ottawa Guardsmen. Mission Our mission is to identify and develop the best basketball players in Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais Region through superior elite skill development and the highest available competitive playing environment. Vision Our vision is to be regarded as the foremost basketball club in Ontario and Canada for elite player development. Philosophy Our program’s philosophy for achieving our mission and vision will be through providing three major factors that are key to elite development. Those factors are:
The OYBA provides an elite training environment in many ways. First and foremost, our club selects only the best coaches in the region to provide superior skill development. Secondly, our athletes’ training takes place within one of the finest facilities in Eastern Ontario, the Carleton University Ravens Nest, as well as at Ottawa Region High Schools. Through this work, our program will focus on developing the area’s most committed and elite players by bringing them together in one environment where they may continually challenge each other. Elite Schedule The OYBA provides its athletes with the best possible schedule for skill development and the use of those skills in competition. OYBA teams participate in the CYBL (Canadian Youth Basketball League), JUEL Ontario League, Eastern Ontario Basketball Association, Ontario Basketball and other various tournaments as determined by the Ottawa Elite Coaches. Affordable Program The OYBA strives to keep our registration and team fees as low as possible to keep our programs inclusive of all financial situations. We have been able to assist many athletes to secure additional funding through outside organizations that recognize the importance of team sport and the personal development that is achieved through competitive sports teams. While understanding that players develop differently, OYBA players will be provided with the opportunity to continue developing their individual and team skills while ultimately increasing the overall competitiveness of basketball in the National Capital Region. While player development is the key goal of the program, it is contingent on having skilled coaches to lead that development. A coach selection and development program is in place to ensure that OYBA players have coaches with the skill level and knowledge to advance their development. Our participating member clubs, while supporting the OYBA, will also benefit from ongoing coaches’ training, player and coach clinics, and skills sessions along with continuing support and development of all players and coaches. Structure and Governance Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy is made up and managed by an Executive Board of Directors with representation from each of the participating member associations. These representatives are responsible for making decisions regarding the operations, administration, and coach selections of the OYBA. The West Ottawa Basketball Association and Nepean Blue Devils will continue to operate teams at all levels with those players benefiting from access to OYBA clinics and resources. 2023-2024 Season Grade 5/6 - U12 Ottawa Elite Boy's Team Grade 7 - U13 Ottawa Elite Girl's Team Grade 7 - U13 Ottawa Elite Boy’s Team Grade 8 - U14 Ottawa Elite Boy’s Team Grade 9 - U15 Ottawa Elite Boy’s Team Grade 10 - U16 Ottawa Elite Boy’s Team Grade 11 - U17 Ottawa Elite Boy's Team Grade 12 - U19 Ottawa Elite Men's Team The Ottawa Youth Basketball Academy is pleased to have our elite players participate in the Canadian Youth Basketball League (CYBL), JUEL of Ontario and may participate in AAU tournaments. Contact us at: OYBAOttawaElite@gmail.com |