Registration Information
When does registration open?
We are pleased to announce our 2024-25 season registration is now open on our website. Please refer to the programs section of our website for more details.
I can't Get my registration to work.
This is usually due to being unable to advance through the waivers. Here's how to progress:
- The "registrant" mentioned in the signature type section of the waivers refers to the person who is registering for the event or activity. In the context of youth sports, this would typically be the parent or guardian who is registering their child.
- The "name on the account" refers to the primary account holder or organizer whose information is used to create and manage the TeamSnap account. This is also usually the parent or guardian.
- The "organizer" name (listed under profile information) is the name used as the signatory on the waiver, not the registrant's name. Typically however, they should be the same.
When and where are tryouts?
Tryouts will be held in September 2024. Please see our Competitive Tryout Schedule for details. Players MUST BE REGISTERED in order to attend tryouts.
When and where are practices?
Practice gym locations can be found here. For team-specific details, please see our Team Practice Schedule. Teams will be formed once tryouts have completed.
When and where are games?
Specific times, games and locations will be announced at the beginning of the season.
I'm not sure I'll play on a competitive team. What do I do?
For players registering for competitive tryouts who are unsure whether they will play on a competitive team, we recommend you also register separately in House League to hold a space in House League. Paid House League fees will be transferred if a player makes a competitive team.
I've been offered a spot on the competitive team. How long do I have to accept the offer?
After tryouts, selected players will be sent a link to register onto a competitive team. These players will have 24 hours to register and confirm their place on a team.
What are the age requirements for the different programs?
Please see the chart on the Age Divisions page.
When can I register for the Small Ball winter semester?
Small Ball players can be registered for both the Fall and Winter semesters now. You have to put both semester registrations in your cart and pay to be registered for both.
Does OSBA offer March Break, Spring, and Summer Camps?
We DO NOT offer March Break, Spring, or Summer Camps at this time. If you're interested in these programs, we encourage you to contact our partners at Rightway Basketball.
What is the difference between the Competitive and House League programs?
Competitive Teams:
- Formed as a result of formal tryouts ($50 non-refundable fee) that are held in early September;
- Players have 24 hours to accept an invitation to a competitive team after tryouts;
- Practice twice per week;
- Travel to tournaments outside of the National Capital Region (NCR);
- Pay an OSBA registration fee that includes participation in the Eastern Ontario Basketball League (EOBL);
- Pay a team fee to participate in tournaments;
- Must pay for a team uniform.
House League Teams:
- Have no formal tryout process but are sorted into balanced teams at the start of the season (please see our Sort-Out Schedule);
- Practice once per week;
- Do not travel outside of the NCR for any games or tournaments;
- Pay an OSBA registration fee that includes participation in the EOBL House League;
- Players are provided a reversible pinney, as a part of their registration fee, to be used as their game uniform.
Will balls be provided? What size?
You will be required to have your own ball for the age group your youth is registered in. Coaches do not have spare balls for participants.
| Age Group | Sex | Ball Size/Diameter | |
| U11/12 | Male/Female | Ball Size 5 (27.5”) | |
| U13/14 | Male/Female | Ball Size 6 (28.5”) | |
| U15/16 | Male | Ball size 7 (29.5”) | |
| U17/18/19 | Male | Ball size 7 (29.5”) | |
| U15/16 | Female | Ball Size 6 (28.5”) | |
| U17/18/19 | Female | Ball Size 6 (28.5”) | |
Financial Assistance
Is financial assistance available?
Financial assistance for registration fees is available through charitable organizations, such as Jumpstart and KidSport™.
Through available corporate sponsorship the OSBA may also be able to offer limited financial assistance to qualifying families, if needed. Please contact the OSBA Administrator should you require further financial assistance beyond Jumpstart or KidSport.
When should I apply for financial assistance?
Families are required to apply for assistance from one of these funding sources before, or immediately after, registering for an OSBA Program.
I've applied for financial assistance. What do I do now?
After applying for financial assistance, please send an email to the OSBA Administrator to advise that you have applied. This will ensure that your spot is secured in the program you have registered for, and when funds are received, they are applied to your registration fees. Please be assured that all information will be kept confidential.