Boys Team BC
2025 BOYS TEAM BC - TBA
Basketball BC is pleased to announce the coaching staff for this summer’s U15 and U17 Boys teams, as well as our U14 and U16 Elite Development groups.
TEAM BC: U17 Boys
Head Coach - Matthew McKay, Douglas College
Assistant Coaches - Phil Jalalapoor, University of British Columbia & Mike McKay, Tamanawis Secondary
Mentor Coach - James Blake, Peninsula College
TEAM BC: U15 Boys
Head Coach - Graham Bonar, Grandview Secondary
Assistant Coaches - Rupi Dahia, Burnaby South Secondary & Paul Wright, Ballenas Secondary
U16 Elite Development Group
Head Coach - Ryan Shams, Vancouver College
Assistant Coaches - Aurel David, Tamanawis Secondary, Chris McApline, Vancouver College
U14 Elite Development Group
Head Coach - Martin Paul, Simon Fraser University
Assistant Coaches - Weston Wedan, Walnut Grove Secondary & TBA
Boys High Performance Program Staff
Performance Analyst - TBA
Strength & Conditioning - Cody Low, Douglas College
team bc information
program
Team BC is designed to attract the top male basketball players in the province at the U15 and U17 age categories, with a goal of being medal contenders at the annual Canada Basketball National Championships. BC’s coaching staff are selected from our Provincial High Performance Coaching pool and include some of the top university and college coaches in British Columbia.
This program is part of our High Performance Programming and is directly linked to Canada Basketball’s National team athlete pathway. Athletes that participate on Team BC will have access to Canada Basketball identification and assessment, occurring throughout their training and at the National Championships. The style of play that is coached and emphasized is generated in alignment with current key concepts of play and point of emphasis from Basketball Canada and is designed through consultation with Basketball BC High Performance staff to best serve the needs of our elite players.
The program is designed to best suit the developmental needs of our players and is compatible with club basketball participation.
2025 U17 Team BC Overview
12 Players plus 4 Alternates
Players are selected based on performance at the U17 SuperCamp April 5th-7th. The team will train on low conflict weekends in May and June to minimize disruption with club participation. Following completion of the summer AAU season, players will gather for two training camps prior to Canada Games in St. John’s Newfoundland. Players will compete against College and University teams in preparation for Canada Games. Team fees include all training, gear, and accommodations, travel, and meals at Canada Games.
2025 U15 Team BC Overview
12 Players plus 4 Alternates
Players are selected based on performance at the U15 SuperCamp April 5th-7th. The team will train on low conflict weekends in May and June to minimize disruption with club participation. Following completion of the summer AAU season, players will gather for training camp prior to Canada Basketball National Championships in Ontario. Players will compete against older age group teams in preparation for National Championships. Team fees include all training, gear, and accommodations, travel, and meals at Canada Basketball National Championships.
Program Information
Elite Development Group
2025 U16 Elite Development Overview
24 Players - Invitation only group.
Players may be invited based off performance/previous participation in three separate programs: U17 SuperCamp, Basketball BC Academy, 2023 Provincial Teams. Players receive coaching and training in concepts used within the Canada Basketball pathway, Team BC gear, and two showcase games at the end of the Elite Development Camp. This program prepares players for future Team BC and Canada Basketball opportunities.
2025 U14 Elite Development Overview
24 Players - Invitation only group.
Players may be invited based off performance/previous participation in two separate programs: U15 SuperCamp, Basketball BC Academy. Players receive coaching and training in concepts used within the Canada Basketball pathway, Team BC gear, and two showcase games at the end of the Elite Development Camp. This program prepares players for future Team BC and Canada Basketball opportunities.
2025 BOYS TEAM BC & Elite Development Groups
TRAINING AND COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Basketball BC is proud to announce our training and competition schedules for our U15 and U17 Boys Team BC programs as well as the training and competition schedule for U14 and U16 Elite Development Groups. Dates have been chosen to avoid major club team/travel tournaments and events and create minimal conflicts with players club and school programs.
As always, Basketball BC supports players participating in both club and Basketball BC programs and endeavors to do everything possible to create an environment where players can do both
U17 Boys
Mini-Camp No. 1: May 9th-11th
Mini-Camp No. 2: May 30th-June 1st
Mini-Camp No. 3: June 13th-15th
Training Camp No. 1: July 29th-August 1st
Training Camp No. 2: August 4th-7th
Canada Games: August 8th-16th
U15 Boys
Mini-Camp No. 1: May 9th-11th
Mini-Camp No. 2: May 30th-June 1st
Mini-Camp No. 3: June 13th-15th
Training Camp: July 29th-August 1st
Canada Basketball National Championships: August 2nd-9th
U16 Boys
Mini-Camp No. 1: June 14th-15th
Mini Camp No. 2: July 31st-August 1st
U16 Showcase Games: August 2nd
U14 Boys
Mini-Camp No. 1: June 14th-15th
Mini Camp No. 2: July 31st-August 1st
U14 Showcase Games: August 2nd
Team BC Selection
Supercamp
Supercamp is the tryout and selection camp for Team BC. This camp features instruction, competition, and player evaluation by the coaches and the Team BC selection committee in attendance at the camp. In addition, participants have an opportunity to compete alongside the top players from around the provinces.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- Basketball BC reversible jersey
- Opportunity to develop basketball skills and compete alongside the top players in BC
- 4.5 to 9 hours of instruction, competition and assessment from Basketball BC High Performance Coaches including College, University and Team BC coaches
- Opportunity to be selected to participate with Team BC
2025
U17 Supercamp
For 2025: athletes born between 2008 and 2009
U17 Supercamps are open tryouts. Registration is required to attend the Supercamp.
See the U17 Supercamp registration information below.
Maximum number - 90
LOCATION - Collingwood School
| Friday, April 4 | |
| 7pm | ATHLETE SIGN-IN |
| 7:30pm - 9pm | Session #1 |
| Saturday, April 5 | |
| 10:30am - noon | Session #2 |
| 1:30pm - 3pm | Session #3 |
First Round of Selections will occur after Session #3 |
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| 5:30pm - 7pm | Session #4 (By Invitation) |
Second Round of Selections will occur after Session #4 |
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| Sunday, April 6 | |
| 10:30am - noon | Session #5 (By Invitation) |
Third round of Selections will occur after Session #5 |
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| 1:30pm - 3pm | Session #6 (By Invitation) |
2025
U15 Supercamp
For 2025: athletes born between 2010 and 2011
U15 Supercamps are open tryouts. Registration is required to attend the Supercamp.
See the U15 Supercamp registration information below.
Maximum number - 95
LOCATION - Collingwood School
| Friday, April 4 | |
| 5:30pm | ATHLETE SIGN-IN |
| 6pm - 7:30pm | Session #1 |
| Saturday, April 5 | |
| 9am - 10:30am | Session #2 |
| noon - 1:30pm | Session #3 |
First Round of Selections will occur after Session #3 |
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| 4pm - 5:30pm | Session #4 (By Invitation) |
Second Round of Selections will occur after Session #4 |
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| Sunday, April 6 | |
| 9am -10:30am | Session #5 (By Invitation) |
Third round of Selections will occur after Session #5 |
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| 1pm - 2:30pm | Session #6 (By Invitation) |
athlete selection email notification
Athletes selected to Team BC will be notified by via email by Tuesday after the Sunday selection camp. Email notifications will be sent to the athletes who were not selected to Team BC.
For athletes selected to the Team BC, the registration deadline will be included in the selection notification email. All athletes participating on Team BC must be registered to attend the program.
The selection notification email will be sent through the Basketball BC registration system using email addresses of athletes and their parents/guardians provided for the Tryout registration. Basketball BC is not responsible for any contact information errors made during registration.
Depending on your email filter, the notification email may go to a “junk” folder - make sure your junk folder is not set to auto-delete. The athlete and parent/guardian are responsible for checking for the email notification.
Fees
U17 TEAM BC: $1950 + GST
U15 TEAM BC: $1950 (GST exempt)
U16 DEVELOPMENT: $475 + GST
U14 DEVELOPMENT: $475 (GST exempt)
U17 SUPERCAMP: $200 + GST
U15 SUPERCAMP: $200 (GST exempt)
Fee will not be adjusted for partial participation
BASKETBALL BC ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP
Basketball BC programs require a Basketball BC Athlete Membership. The membership does not need to be purchased separately. The system will add the membership fee to the program registration if the athlete does not already have the required membership.
Registration Information
TEAM BC REGISTRATION: ONLINE ONLY BY INVITATION (registration/payment information will be emailed to the selected athletes and their parents)
TEAM BC REGISTRATION DEADLINE: PER REGISTRATION INFORMATION IN SELECTION EMAIL
SUPERCAMP REGISTRATION: TEMPORARILY CLOSED
SUPERCAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
U17 Supercamp: April 2, 2025 or until MAXIMUM NUMBER - 90
U15 Supercamp: April 2, 2025 or until MAXIMUM NUMBER - 95
PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE THE DEADLINE AS REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR
In accordance with Basketball BC policy, all participants must be preregistered (for the correct tryout/clinic/program) to attend each specific Basketball BC tryout/clinic/program.
PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT REGISTRATION
A registration list for each specific tryout/clinic/program will be used to confirm the participants. Only those individuals on each specific registration list will be allowed to participate. Basketball BC is not responsible for any user errors which may result in an individual being excluded from participating in the tryout/clinic/program if the individual is not on the registration list.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE
If the individual is registered for the wrong tryout/clinic/program, the individual will need to be registered for the correct tryout/clinic/program before the stated registration deadline. Please send a refund request for the original registration to Basketball BC. An administration fee will be charged in accordance with our Refund Policy.
EMAIL CONFIRMATION
Upon successful completion of the registration (and payment), an email confirmation will be sent to the Account Holder (Parent if account is for a child). The email may be sent to a "junk" folder depending on the email filter - please check that the junk folder is not set to "auto delete". If you do not receive or cannot find the email in the junk folder, contact Basketball BC Registration to confirm that the individual is registered for the tryout/clinic/program.
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