Start of Season Information!

Here is some important reminders, including start dates, Team Snap access, schedules, uniform distribution, gym protocols, and more.

Season Dates

        Grade 3/4 to Grade 11/12 – Development League:

o    Practices begin: Week of September 22

o    Games begin: Friday, October 4

o    Season ends: Friday, March 13

        Grade 7/8 Girls & Grade 8 Boys – Competitive Teams:

o    Practices begin: Week of September 22

o    Games begin: Friday, October 10

o    Season ends: Friday, March 13

       Rookie Division (K/1 and Grade 2/3 teams):

o    Practices begin: Week of September 29

o    Note: Rookie Division does not play games.

o    Season ends: Week of December 1

Team Snap Access

All registered players have been sent invitations to join Team Snap. If you have not received your invite, please try the following:

1.       Already have a Team Snap account?

o    Your invite may have been auto-accepted. Log in to check if your team appears.

o    Try refreshing your account by logging out and back in.

2.       Check your junk/spam folder for an email from:donotreply@email.teamsnap.com

3.       Still having trouble?Email us at registrar@tcyba.org with:

o    Your child’s name

o    Division they are registered in

4.       Please ensure:

o   Your contact info is up to date in your Team Snap profile.

o   You have updated Team Snap with your child’s Jersey Number if you did not order a new uniform

o   If you ordered a new uniform add your Jersey number it to Team Snap once received

Helpful Links:

• Accepting a Team Snap Invitation

• Managing & Updating Your Profile

• Adding Family Members to Your Account

For account-related issues (login, password resets, profile updates), please contact Team Snap Support: support@teamsnap.com

Schedules & Practice Info

        Practice Schedules are now visible in Team Snap.

o    If you see a cancelled session, your gym is unavailable. We're working on finding alternate locations.

o    Please check your Team Snap schedule weekly, as locations and times may vary.

        Game Schedules will be posted by the end of September.

        No Practices or Games on:

o    District Pro-D Days (unless school access is granted)

o    Statutory Holidays

o    Halloween (October 31)

o    Practices DO  run on School-based Pro D’s, including the last Monday in January

         Fall/Winter Break:No practices or games from December 8 – January 4

Season resumes: Week of January 5

         Special Events:

o    Alicia Lam Jamboree (Grades 3/4 to Grade 6/7 Boys and Girls and Grade 7/8 Boys):February 6–7

o    Competitive Teams Playoffs (Gr. 7/8 Girls & Gr. 8 Boys):

o  Semi-finals: Friday, March 6

o  Finals: Friday, March 13

School Address & Map Directory: https://www.tcyba.org/m2

Please direct any schedule-related questions to your coach via Team Snap.

Check your practice time and location carefully each week on Team Snap so you end up in the right place!  Sometimes there are changes at the last minute, which are outside of our control.

We ask that you respect the schools’ property at all times and adhere to the following rules:

Gym Entry & Protocols

Before entering a gym for practices and games, teams AND spectators need to wait for the previous group to exit the gym before entering the gym.

Food/Drink - there is NO food or drink of any kind allowed in the gym, except water.

Footwear – Players are expected to wear appropriate footwear in gyms. Outdoor footwear tracks dirt, water and debris into the gyms and is therefore restricted. Each player should have a separate pair of indoor-only athletic shoes that are only worn on the basketball court and should be changed into upon entering the facility. Only gym and non-marking shoes should be used within the gymnasiums. No heels or hard-heeled outdoor footwear may be worn on the playing surface.

Animals - No live animals are allowed in schools or gyms for any practice or game (except for Service or Guide Dogs). A government-issued certificate or other documentation showing the dog has been suitably trained may be requested.

Substance Use - Smoking (including all tobacco, cannabis and vapour products) is strictly forbidden in all areas of the Facility, in accordance with AP 171 Tobacco and Vapour Free Environment. Also prohibited is the use of an e-cigarette or holding an activated e-cigarette on School property. This applies to all individuals, whether minors or adults.

Parking – Attendees must park in designated stalls as indicated by pre-painted lines and must not block or impede access to garbage, recycling, organics bins, fire lanes or parking lot gates. Please do not park in the school’s drive-thru or on neighbourhood streets around the school property to keep space available for residents. Cars will be towed if they impede school operations.

We rely heavily on our positive relationships with the schools and a school can deny us access if they feel these rules are not being strictly followed at all times.

Uniform Distribution & Exchange

• Coaches will distribute uniforms directly to players at the first practice for players that registered prior to Friday, July 19^th.

  
  

Uniform Exchange Dates

Grades 3/4 to 11/12 – Development League

• Location: Heritage Woods Secondary

  
  

  1300 David Avenue, Port Moody

• Dates & Times:

  • Thursday, September 25 – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  • Wednesday, October 1 – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

• Please note: Limited sizes are available for exchange.

  
  

Rookie Division (K/1 and Grades 2/3)

• Location: Heritage Woods Secondary

  
  

  1300 David Avenue, Port Moody

• Date & Time:

  • Sunday, October 5 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Please note: Limited sizes are available for exchange.

  
  

Important Notes for Exchanges

• You must bring the uniform unworn, with tags and original packaging intact.

• Be prepared to provide the head coach’s last name, grade level, and, if possible, the jersey numbers of other players on your team to help facilitate the exchange.

  
  

Uniform Purchases

If you need to replace an outgrown, lost or damaged uniform, or if you did not order a uniform at the time of registration, the costs are as follows:

• Jersey: $65.00

• Shorts: $40.00

To arrange a purchase, please contact: equipmentcoordinator@tcyba.org

Parent Volunteers

The Development League at TCYBA is volunteer-based. Our head coaches, assistant coaches and team managers spend countless hours committing their time to ensure the smooth operation of their team, including attending meetings, preparing practice plans and often enhancing their coaching skills through personal development, all to provide an opportunity for your children to learn and play basketball. 

Often, your team only has a head coach and no assistant coach or team manager. Sometimes, coaches can’t be at a practice or game due to a work conflict, illness or other personal reasons. During those times, they need assistance from other parents on the team to keep score (higher divisions), run the subs on the bench at games, send out team communications, run a practice or even pick up needed team equipment and uniforms. When coaches request your help, please lend a hand to make it easier for them. Remember, if they don’t volunteer to coach, your child may not have an opportunity to play.

We thank our many coaches and team managers for their time. It is greatly appreciated and plays a vital role in the success of our league.

Photo Day – November 1st

TCYBA Photo Day is scheduled for:

• Saturday, November 1

• Poirier Sports & Leisure Centre

Applies to: Grade 3/4 – Grade 8 teams

This is the only photo session — no retakes or make-up days. Coaches will book time slots starting in October. Final schedule will be shared by mid-October.

Stay Informed – TCYBA Events Calendar

We’re constantly adding events and important dates. Please check our calendar often:https://www.tcyba.org/tcyba-events