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)

The Playing for Keeps program assists families who may struggle to cover registration fees. For eligibility requirements and funding details, please click here.

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