Membership

BNB Membership Options & Fees

The BNB basketball year runs from September 1 to August 31 and can be further broken into two seasons - Fall/Winter (September-March/April) and Spring/Summer (April-August). The following categories of membership are available (all fees include the $9 Canada Basketball fee as well). BNB registrations expire on August 31, regardless of when they took place, Canada Basketball registrations expire March 31st, regardless of when they took place. 

Minor Association: $40 + $21/member (includes players, coaches, executive members and officials not registered with the NBAABO)

Club - Full Year (September to August): $60 + $21/member

Club - Half Year (April to August): $60 + $15/member

Training Group (no competition): $60 + $15/member

MEMBERSHIP NOTES:
Athletes can only register and compete with ONE Minor Association/Club during each season.
Athletes can also be a member of a Training Group (ex: Strength & Conditioning, Individual Skills Development Group, etc.) but are not permitted to compete on a team with said group if they are already a member of another Minor Association/Club.

FALL/WINTER SEASON (September 1st-April 31st*)

• The membership cost is $21/person to be a member of a Minor Association/Club or $15/person to be a member of a Training Group.

• During the Fall/Winter season, Clubs and Associations must operate more than one group/team at U14 ages and younger.
  This could be in the form of house/recreational leagues, training groups or multiple competitive teams. A club will not be permitted to run 1 competitive team only as the entirety of its membership for the fall/winter season

• An athlete’s membership will last from the time of registration until August 31, unless they choose to join a new Association/Club for the Spring/Summer season. If they choose to join a different Association/Club, they will be required to pay an additional $15/person.

SPRING/SUMMER SEASON (May 1st-August 31st)

• The membership cost is $15/person to be a member of a Minor Association/Club/Training Group that operates from April 1st (approximate start date) until August 31. 

• If a member remains with the same club for both seasons, they do NOT need to pay a second membership fee.

• If a member switches from one club to another between the two seasons, they WILL be required to pay the additional $15/person.

Example Scenarios:

1. If a player registers with ABC Minor Basketball Association in September and is a member of the U14 boys team, ABC is required to pay the $21 membership fee for this player. If the same player is also registered with the XYZ Training Academy (offers strength/conditioning 1-2 days/wk) during the same season, XYZ will owe $15 for this player. 

2. If the same player described above then switches to play for a different club team for the Spring/Summer season, that club must pay $15 for this player.

3. If the same player described above remains with ABC Minor Basketball from September to August, no additional membership fees would be owed in the Spring/Summer season.

*Note: Fall/Winter Competitive Season (ability to travel and play games) ends at the conclusion of the end of season competition (U11 Jamboree, Provincial Championships etc.) for each corresponding age group. Training groups, skills and drills sessions, and local spring leagues/academies are allowed to continue. 
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Definition/Criteria of a Minor Association:

• Programs for multiple age groups;

• Programs for both genders;

• Developmental pathway aligned with BNB;

• Not-for-profit Organization (may or may not be Incorporated);

• Has a volunteer board, AGM, constitution and adopts BNB’s governing policies;

• Voting privileges at the AGM (2-3 votes);

• Has access to BNB Technical Director for coach/player clinics;

• Discount for Provincial Championships;

Definition/Criteria of a Club:

• Might only offer a single program for one age group or gender;

• During Fall/Winter season, must operate 2 or more training groups/teams/house leagues at the U14 level or younger; 

• Could be a Private (for profit) OR Not-for-Profit Organization - this designation must be clearly stated to BNB and the Club’s members;

• Possible voting privileges at the AGM (25+ members = 1 vote);

• Must adhere to BNB policies.

Definition of a Training Group:

• Offers strength and conditioning workouts for athletes;

• May offer basketball specific individual workouts for athletes;

• Does NOT form teams or compete in games.

NOTE:
BNB's fiscal year and membership runs from September 1 through August 31.