High Performance Spring League
High Performance Spring League (New for 2024)
BNB is pleased to announce a new format for spring programming for athletes ages 14-18 beginning this coming spring. The goal of the program is to introduce athletes to the BNB style of play that will be used with Provincial Teams, provide a fun competition format which allows the best athletes from around the province to come together to compete in while allowing the flexibility for athletes to continue with other spring commitments they may have.
2024 High Performance Spring League - Invite List
U18 Girls U18 Boys U15 Girls U15 Boys
As always, the program continues to update its curriculum which aligns with both Canada Basketball and New Brunswick's style of play. It is designed to allow consistency through Bantam Elite Camp, Jr/Sr EDP and our Provincial Team programs. The Spring League will be a key identifier of potential provincial team athletes, and is an integral part of establishing our provincial player depth chart which monitors player's physical and skill development.
To be considered for BNB Provincial Teams, athletes are required to participate in the High Performance Spring League (or follow the compassionate appeals process).
Only athletes selected from the High Performance Spring League or through a compassionate appeal process will be invited to the final Provincial Team Tryouts.
For Details about our 2024 BNB Summer Provincial Team Program - Click Here
For details on JUNIOR EDP (2010-2011 Born Athletes), click here.
For details on Fall/Winter Senior EDP (2006-2010 Born Athletes), click here.
Eligible Athletes: | U15 Group - Athletes born in 2009-2010 U18 Group - Athletes born in 2006-2008 |
Tryout/Training Structure: | High Performance Spring League: Step 1: Athletes interested in participating will have the opportunity to qualify through one of five Spring regional ID sessions around the province in March 2024. These ID sessions will be competition based to allow athletes the chance to show their skills and offer the opportunity to compete against other quality athletes in their region. Step 2: BNB High Performance Spring League participation will be done by invitation only. From the regional ID sessions and coach input/consultations, a select number of athletes will be invited (via email once ALL 5 ID sessions are complete) to take part in the High Performance Spring League. Step 3: Final provincial team tryouts will take place once HP Spring League is completed. From there a select number of athletes will be invited(via email) to participate in our provincial team tryouts. |
Spring Regional ID Sessions | Central Boys: Tuesday, March 19th - 7:30-9pm @ École Les Éclaireurs Central Girls: Tuesday, March 19th - 6-7:30pm @ École Les Éclaireurs South Boys: Tuesday, March 12th - 6-7:30pm @ Hampton High School South Girls: Tuesday, March 12th - 7:30-9pm @ Hampton High School ** New Date** North Boys and Girls: Thursday, March 28th, 6:30-8pm @ Max Aitken Academy **New Date** West Boys: Tuesday, March 26th, 6-7:30pm @ AYR Motor Center **New Date** West Girls: Tuesday, March 26th, 7:30-9pm @ AYR Motor Center *** Schedule and age groups for the session are subject to change based on numbers. In order to run a competitve session we will require a minimum of 12 athletes per session*** |
Registration Link: | To Register for an ID Session |
Provincial Team Final Tryouts (Invite Only): | June 1-2, 2024 - Location and times TBD |
Program Costs: | High Performance Spring League : $275 - includes 3 hours of training, 6 Spring league games, registration in a travel competition (Maine), and an Under Armour jersey |
Coaches: | Sessions will be led by Provincial Team Coaches and BNB's Technical Staff, Neil Smith & Ryan Chase. |
Date | High Performance Spring League - Spring 2024 Schedule |
April 6-7 | Schedule Boys Sessions: Training Component - Saturday, April 6th - 9am-12:15pm Spring League Games - Sunday, April 7th - 9am-1pm
Girls Sessions: Training Component - Saturday, April 6th - 1-4:15pm Spring League Games - Sunday, April 7th - 1-5pm |
April 28th | Spring League Games Session - each athlete will play 2 games Girls Spring League Session #2 @ St Stephen Middle School - U15 Girls - 9am-1pm - U18 Girls - 1:15-4:30pm
Boys Spring League Sessoin #2 @ UNBSJ - U15 & U18 Boys - 10am-2pm
** the Girls Spring League session in St Stephen is being held in partnership with the MWBA Battle of the Border Exhibtion Tournament, see Here for details about the MWBA Event** |
May 5th | Spring League Games Session - each athlete will play 2 games Girls Spring League Session #3 @ Bliss Carmen Middle School - U18 Girls - 9am-12:30pm - U15 Girls - 12:30-4:30pm
Boys Spring League Sessoin #3 @ Fredericton High School - U15 Boys - 9am-1pm - U18 Boys - 1-5pm |
May 18-19 | New England - Canadian Challenge held in Saco / Old Orchard Beach, Maine Games are held on May18th and 19th
For travel requirements to the US, please Click Here
Travel and Accommodations for this weekend will be the responsibility of the participants |
Provincial Team Connection: Spring League will be used to build a provincial depth chart for the 2024 Provincial Teams. BNB is looking for athletes who are dedicated and committed to improving their skills. High performance programs are designed to have all of our top players learning from an advanced skills-based curriculum to set the ground-work for these programs. Evaluations will be on-going throughout the training sessions and final showcase. Athletes wishing to be eligible for BNB Provincial Teams are required to participate the High Performance Spring League.
Canada Basketball Connection: In the event that BNB is allotted a male and/or female National Team Identification/Tryout spot, High Performance Programs will play a key role in deciding which athlete(s) will attend these national selection camps along with input from Canada Basketball based on their evaluations from the National Championships and the New Brunswick provincial athlete depth chart.
For more information on our High Performance Spring League please contact BNB Director of Operations, Ryan Chase: Ryan.Chase@basketball.nb.ca