Program Details

Age Groups: Ages 10 to 18

(Divisions U12 to U19)

GCBA Selects Mission

The GCBA Selects program enhances the development of players with a higher skill set of basketball. Players are challenged and supported to discover their full potential.

Selects Teams are assembled to include players who possess the necessary skills and, most importantly, the passion to compete. The Selects program complements the GCBA House League, and disruptions due to scheduled Selects games will be kept to a minimum, where possible, in an effort to avoid conflicts with the players commitments to their House League teams.

Selects players spend additional time on the court and gain valuable experience in higher-level competition. Players acquire leadership abilities and refine skills that they can later utilize to support their teammates in House League with the added opportunity to be considered for the GCBA Competitive program.

  • Emphasis will be placed on participation and improvement rather than solely on winning.
  • 2024/2025 Season – Teams will compete in the GCBA tournaments. Selects teams will not compete in the OBL-EOBA League, but will play against other selects/competitive teams locally within the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario.
  • Selects games (8) plus 2 local tournaments (8) – 16 games for the season
  • Teams will not participate in OBA Ontario Cup Championships or out of town tournaments.

  • Selects teams have an additional weekly practice of 1.5 to 2 hours, over and above their house league team commitments.
    • Players will also have 2 one hour skill development sessions with the GCBA Technical Director, or designated representative, for the U12 to U14 seasons.
  • Regular practice sessions will focus on fundamental skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.

For additional GCBA Selects information, please see FAQ section below. Please contact us at gcbaselects@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

Dates

  • Coach Selection: By November 3rd, 2024 (See FAQs for more details)

  • *BY INVITATION ONLY* Player Tryouts: Click here for 2024-25 Tryout Schedule – Typically Second Week of November (No Registration Required – See FAQs for more details)

The Selects season runs from November to April

Useful information

Each week – One 1.5 to 2 hour practice (on top of House League practice and game)

(weeknights to be determined by coach availability) plus games scheduled on some evenings and weekends each month.

Practice Gyms : Located in the east end of Ottawa (east of Blair Road and into Orleans).

Teams travel throughout Eastern Ontario and Gatineau.

  • Tryout Fee: $20 [Non-refundable]

  • The Selects program is an extension of the GCBA House League program.  There is an additional cost for players that choose to participate in the Selects program.  These fees are collected to cover the costs that include but are not limited to, referees, player insurance, and tournament entry fees.  Team fees start at approximately $400 and up.

FAQ’S

Maximum of 12 players

U12-U19; Each age division will have one boys’ team and one girls’ team if we have the requisite volunteers/ skilled players.

Players will be nominated by HL Coaches/Selects Coaches, and tryouts are by invitation only sent out by the Director of Selects. There is a $20 non-refundable tryout fee and players are asked to bring their GCBA jersey and their own ball to the tryout.

Players must have participated in the majority of their house league games (at least 70%) to be eligible to try out. The tryouts will consist of a number of basketball skill and athletic ability drills as well as short scrimmages. The evaluations will be conducted by current GCBA coaches from both the HL and Competitive programs.

Players*

  • Players will be nominated (see the “Tryouts” section)
  • Key skills and attributes players will need to possess to   make the Selects Basketball teams: 

Fundamental Skills

  • Strong proficiency in fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding
  • Ability to execute basic offensive and defensive maneuvers effectively

Athleticism

  • Good agility, speed, and coordination to move efficiently on the court

Basketball IQ

  • Understanding of basketball concepts such as spacing, team offense, defense principles, and court awareness

Teamwork and Communication

  • Willingness to work collaboratively with teammates and follow the coach’s instructions

Coachability

  • Openness to feedback and willingness to learn and improve

Competitive Spirit

  • Strong desire to compete and willingness to give maximum effort in every practice and game

Sportsmanship

  • Displaying good sportsmanship, respect for opponents, referees, coaching team and teammates

*Being a Selects player in one season does not guarantee or obligate participation in future seasons. 

Selects teams have an additional weekly practice of 1.5 to 2 hours, over and above their house league team commitments. Players will also have 2 one hour skill development sessions with the GCBA Technical Director, or designated representative, for U12 to U14 for the season. Regular practice sessions will focus on fundamental skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.

November to April

Players are expected to attend all Selects events (i.e. practices and games). There will be no practices during the March break. Additionally, players must participate in the majority of their house league games to be eligible to stay on the team. Selects Teams will play 8 games plus 2 tournament games (8) – 16 games for the season.

Equal play is an expectation for the divisions up to and including U14. Each player in U16 to U19 will have a minimum of 7 minutes of play per game as per the competitive policy. This is a development program and thus should be reflected in the opportunities in game play.

Yes! Teams are self-funded. Parents/guardians are encouraged to actively participate by volunteering as team managers, scorekeepers, treasurers, fundraising, or in other supporting roles.

There is an additional cost for players that choose to participate in the Selects program.  Team costs for the season run $300 to $500 (approximately). These fees are collected to cover the costs that include but are not limited to referees,  tournament entry fees, team insurance, and team activities.  Players may also be requested to take part in fundraising activities to support the Selects team financially.

Teams will use their GCBA HL Jerseys. Teams wishing to purchase additional clothing (shorts or warm up shirts) can add it to their team budgets to be paid through their team fees.

The GCBA offers several options for players requiring financial assistance with their registration fees; including volunteer service in lieu of payment, and individualized installment plans. We also assist players with applications to the  Canadian Tire’s Jump Start Program and through our own GCBA Wolverines Benevolent Fund.  

Please contact Selects Director at gcbaselects@gmail.com or the registrar at g_cbasketball@yahoo.ca for more information.

Responsibilities:

All responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but will not necessarily be limited to:

  • Schedule, plan, conduct regular practice sessions during the season
  • Provide specific coaching and feedback to each player
  • Ensure the safety of players and coaching staff through careful monitoring of activities, equipment, and the facilities utilized
  • Emphasizing skills development including safety, equal play, and sportsmanship
  • Setting realistic and age-appropriate expectations for team members
  • Supporting a culture where proper behaviour of players and parents/guardians is expected

Requirements*:

  1. Strong understanding of and a passion for the fundamentals of basketball. 
  2. Experience coaching sports and/or playing basketball.
  3. Strong interpersonal communication skills, sound administration skills, and strong motivational abilities.
  4. Coaches will require Vulnerable Sector Check to complete coaching application; only coaches who are in good standing will be considered (completed documentation – fees paid)
  5. Willing to take Learn 2 Train (L2T) training and attend mandatory GCBA coaching clinics

*Coaching in the year previous does not guarantee the opportunity to coach again the following year.

We ask all coaches applying to provide details in writing on the following:

  • Which division (age group) you are looking to coach

Experience:

  • Number of years coaching basketball
  • Levels of play (e.g. youth, high school, college/university)
  • Specific teams or organizations they’ve coached
  • Achievements or success as a coach

Coaching Philosophy (Short paragraph or bullet points are acceptable):

  • Your approach to teaching fundamentals
  • Your view on player development and teamwork
  • How would you handle challenges and setbacks?
  • Your goals for the team beyond winning games

Send application email to Selects Director at gcbaselects@gmail.com

**If there is more than one applicant for a division, an interview will be conducted with both the Technical Director and the Selects Director.

All players must be REGISTERED with the GCBA to participate.

For more information, please email the GCBA office at
g_cbasketball@yahoo.ca