Tryouts
Interested in next season? Check out the information below
2025/26 registration will open in June 2025
2024 TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Please check this link before each tryout session. Although we don't anticipate any changes, they can happen
What to expect in a season
The Belleville Spirits competitive program provides athletes aged 8 to 18 the chance to compete at the highest levels in Ontario. For the 2024-2025 season, Spirits' plan to field one or more girls' teams in the following age categories:
|
Age Group |
Grade |
Birth Year |
|
U10 U11 |
Grade 3 & 4 Grade 5 |
2015-2016 2014 |
|
U12 |
Grade 6 |
2013 |
|
U14 |
Grade 7 & 8 |
2011-2012 |
| U15
U16 |
Grade 9
Grade 10 |
2010
2009 |
|
U19 |
Grade 11 & 12 |
2006-2008 |
* teams and age groups are subject to change based on numbers per age group who attend tryouts and available coaches
Tryouts
Tryouts are held each September, with a $20 fee per player. To register, please fill out the "Intend to Tryout" form above. Athletes should bring their own ball (see size chart below), indoor shoes, and a spill-proof water bottle.
Seasons
Seasons run from September to May and typically include:
- Two 1.5 to 2-hour practices per week
- 12 OBL games played over five weekends, primarily in the GTA (link to OBL season schedule here)
- Overnight tournament(s)
- Tri-meet(s)
- Exhibition game(s)
- Ontario Basketball's Ontario Cup tournament or Provincial Championships
- End-of-season banquet
Fees & Expenses
Player registration fees vary each season and are determined at the beginning of the year based on club costs per player, with no profit added.
Player Registration Fees:
- 2025/26: TBD
- 2024/25: $900
- 2023/24: $800
- 2022/23: $675
- 2021/22: $750
Registration fees are due upon registration and can be paid in a lump sum or divided into installment payments.
Additional player expenses may include:
- Travel expenses
- Hotels and meals
- Indoor basketball shoes
- Reversible practice jersey
- Indoor basketball (see size chart below)
KidSport supports children who need financial assistance with sport registration fees and equipment costs.
Jumpstart Individual Child Grants assist families in financial need with the costs of enrolling their child/children in sport and recreation activities.
The Playing for Keeps program assists families who may struggle to cover registration fees. For eligibility requirements and funding details, please click here.
