ABOUT THE ELITE TEAM DIVISION

TRY-OUT & PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY

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U11 Eligibility – Participants born September 1, 2014 or later

U12 Eligibility - Participants born September 1, 2013 or later

U13 Eligibility - Participants born September 1, 2012 or later

U14 Eligibility - Participants born September 1, 2011 or later

U15 Eligibility – Participants born September 1, 2010 or later

U16 Eligibility – Participants born September 1, 2009 or later

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PARTICIPATION COST

 

PARTICIPATION COST
 

• Tryout Fee: $15.00

• U11–U14 Program Fee: ~$1200

• U15–U16 Program Fee: ~$550

• Uniform Cost: ~$110 (if needed)

• If selected, 50% deposit is due within 48 hours of invitation

        Balance due in 4 installments, final payment by August 31, 2025.

Fees will be payable via credit card payment through our Team Snap registration system. As a registered
Not-for-profit organization, TCYBA charges only what it anticipates the overall costs of the Elite
program will be. 
 
Age confirmation to participate in the Champions League is mandatory through National Sports ID. Any
cost related to this process is the responsibility of the participant.

 

***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to advance monetary commitments for league and tournament play, no
refunds will be given for Elite team players. The only exception will be for a verified medical reason
and if that player’s spot can then be filled on the roster at a prorated amount by another player designated by the coach to be an Elite caliber player.

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TARGETED ATHLETE - ACADEMY FOR COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE (ACE)

The Targeted Athlete - Academy for Competitive Excellence (ACE) is a TCYBA operated program that focuses on the skill enhancement of selected players in a High-Performance Environment.

The program has an impressive and experienced group of coaches, including Anthony Luyken and David Counsell. Anthony and David have both served as Canada Basketball / Basketball BC Centre for Performance, BC Targeted Athlete Strategy program and Basketball BC Provincial Team coaches.
 
Additional assistant coaches may be taking part in the ACE sessions to ensure an appropriate coach to player ratio is maintained.

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While the ACE program is for more experienced players and is not suitable for players who haven’t played basketball previously, the most important factor in participating in the program is to simply be dedicated to improving your basketball skills and committed to attending the scheduled sessions.

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ACE PROGRAM FAQS

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What is the Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence?

The Tri-City Youth Basketball Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence is a performance-based development program designed to expose players and coaches to individual and team offensive fundamentals in a competitive environment, essential in the development of elite level players and coaches.

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The ACE program has been developed to serve as one of the first steps for athletes and coaches along Canada Basketball and Basketball BC’s Elite Performance “Pathway to Excellence”. Through the ACE sessions, athletes are assisted in developing a foundation of individual and team skills required to progress on to higher levels of play at the High School, Elite, BC Summer Games and Provincial Team levels.

 

Why choose the Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence?

The ACE program is a regionally delivered, development phase appropriate program using a modified curriculum based on those offered in B.C.’s Centre for Performance, Futures and Targeted Athlete Strategy programs. The program offers a highly qualified experienced coaching staff, trained in the delivery of a performance-based curriculum adapted specifically for young athletes.

 

The Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence Provides:

• Individual skill development

• Team concepts development

• Enhancement of decision-making using Games Approach to teaching methods

• Speed and agility education/development

• Centralized training for athletes

• Coaching Development through attendance at training sessions

• Interactive and positive learning environments

• Identification to future programs through participation

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Who coaches the Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence?

The ACE program has an impressive and experienced group of coaches coordinating and leading its sessions. ACE coaches have served as Canada Basketball / Basketball BC Centre for Performance, BC Targeted Athlete Strategy program and Basketball BC Provincial Team coaches.

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Who Participates in the Targeted Athlete – Academy for Competitive Excellence?

The top male and female basketball athletes in Grades 6, 7 & 8 participate in the ACE program. Athletes attend an initial no cost selection camp and are chosen to participate by the ACE coaches. All participants must pre-register; no at the door registrations will be accepted.

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Tri-City Youth Basketball Coaches may also take part in the ACE program by observing the sessions as they are delivered and through group meetings with the academy coaches. Coaches interested in taking part must email TCYBAs Executive Director and provide information in which session(s) they want to take part and receive approval before attending. For safety reasons, access to the sessions is limited but we will do our best to accommodate those that are interested in taking part.

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PROGRAM COST

Participation fees are determined by the length and duration of the sessions.