Question 1

What cities is CYBL Located In?

Accepted Answer

We are currently located in two cities; Barrie, Ontario and our newest location, Kingston, Ontario.

Question 2

What Basketball Programs Do You Offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer 3 basketball programs at the moment. Our House League, Skills Training Clinics and Camps.

Question 3

How many seasons are there and how long do they run?

Accepted Answer

We offer winter, summer, fall seasons. Each season is 12 weeks long with different programs of different lengths running during this time.

Question 4

What time and where do CYBL programs run?

Accepted Answer

Barrie, Ontario: 
Locations: Both of our program run inside of Barrie Free Methodist Church (284 Cundles Road East). Locations are subject to change and each registered parent will be notified ahead of time.

Time: Our House League and Skills Training Clinics run on Friday nights. Our skills training program runs from 5-6pm. Our house league has games and practices scheduled from 6:00-10pm (Each game or practice is an hour long).

Camps: Our camps typically a week long and run during summer. Pop up camps may run at various times during the year.

Kingston, Ontario:
Locations: Our House League program runs inside of Rideau Heights Community Centre (85 Maccauley Street). Locations are subject to change and each registered parent will be notified ahead of time.

Time: Our House League runs on Wednesday nights. Our house league has games and practices scheduled from 5:30-8:30pm (Each game or practice is an hour long).

Camps: Our camps typically a week long and run during summer. Pop up camps may run at various times during the year.

Question 5

How old does my child have to be to register?

Accepted Answer

Barrie, Ontario:
For our House League, we accept players from grade 8-12 . At the beginning of every season we have a 'Draft Combine' where we access every player based on their skill level and place them on teams accordingly. This helps us create a fun and competitive environment for all!

For Our Camps and Skills Training Clinics we accept players ages 12-18.

Kingston. Ontario:
For our House League, we accept players from grade 8-12 . At the beginning of every season we have a 'Draft Combine' where we access every player based on their skill level and place them on teams accordingly. This helps us create a fun and competitive environment for all!

For Our Camps we accept players ages 12-18.

Question 6

My child plays Rep or for other competitive teams. Are they able to join the house league?

Accepted Answer

CYBL strives to create a fun, fair and competitive experience for players that join our house league program. Those who play rep basketball or in other competitive teams/leagues that would like to join our house league are welcome. However, we have a process once registered to ensure that they are eligible to play in our house league.

During our draft combine (First night of our house league with drills and scrimmages to assess skill level in order to create teams), each rep/competitive player will be assessed to ensure that the skill gap between them and the rest of our league is adequate for them to participate.  If we find that the skill gap between your child and the rest of our league is to great, we will advise you of this and issue you a full refund.

If your child is not eligible to play in our house league, they will still be welcomed to join one of our other available programs.

Question 7

What kind of league is CYBL?

Accepted Answer

Our league has a vision to see youth empowered with mentorship, discover who God is, while playing basketball! We look to create a fun environment where youth of various skill levels can come, compete, develop their skills, all while growing to know who God is!

Question 8

Our family is not Christian or does not attend Church regularly, are we still able to register in the league?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our league is open to any participants who love basketball and regular church attendance is not a pre-requisite. We are a Christian Faith Based Organization and our values and teachings come from the Bible. What sets us apart from other basketball leagues is our 10-minute halftime Huddle  (a short Bible based devotional) that is delivered by one of our coaches or volunteers, followed by a prayer. We focus on teaching Integrity, Character and Life Skills through the greatest game on earth, Basketball!

Question 9

Are Jerseys provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Jerseys and Shorts are included in the cost of house league registration.

Question 10

What is the Refund Policy?

Accepted Answer

Prior to the start of our House League or Skills Training Programs: if a participant withdraws from the registered program or requests a refund more than 2 weeks before its start date, a refund will be processed upon request less a $20 CAD processing fee. If a participant withdraws from a registered program 2 weeks or less from its start date, no refund will be provided.
Prior to the start of our Camp Programs: if a participant withdraws from the registered program or requests a refund more than 4 weeks before its start date, a refund will be processed upon request less a $20 CAD processing fee. If a participant withdraws from a registered program 4 weeks or less from its start date, no refund will be provided.

Question 11

Is the league open to boys and girls?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are co-ed league opened to both boys and girls. Though our league is currently predominantly boys.

Question 12

I really want my child to join but can't afford it, what can I do?

Accepted Answer

First, try applying for the Jumpstart individual child grant (https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants)and if you don't qualify you may then apply for  our grant.(https://form.jotform.com/220466820185051) You will be placed on a waiting list for our grant.  This grant will reduce the cost of our league by 50% provided by one of our sponsors.

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