2025 Youth Basketball Tournament
Get ready for a weekend of serious hoops and summer vibes! The inaugural Lakeside Summer Jam hits Nelson, BC June 6–8, with games at local schools and a special outdoor match-up at Lakeside Park (weather permitting). U12–U18 Boys and U13–U16 Girls divisions. Let’s hoop!
2025 Spring Season
We're back for another season of competitive youth Basketball. Test your skills against competition in the region. Registration details and more information below.
Boys + Girls | Ages U10 - U17
(Birth year 2007-2014)
2024/2025 Fall and Winter Season Registration is Now Open
We are back for another season of Youth Basketball! Follow the link below for up to date programming details and to register your spot today.
Sponsors
About Us
Nelson Hoops Association
Our youth basketball program was established in 2017 with the goal of creating a fun + safe environment for kids ages 7-13 to develop basketball and teamwork skills. All players welcome!
- Fun, focused on developing a love of the game
- Supportive, friendly environment
- Appropriate for all skill levels
- Emphasis on skill development
- Gender equality
- Equal playing time
Basketball Programs
Beginner / Intermediate
Nelson Hoops Association
Co-ed Rec. League
Introductory Skills Training
Advanced / Competitive
Kootenay Chill
Regional Competition
Advanced Team + Skills Concepts
Castlegar Basketball
Castlegar Hoops League
Rec. League
Introductory Skills Training
Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q:When and Where will games and practices be held?
A: All gym sessions are held at the following locations:
LVR High School, Trafalgar Middle School, Hume School, and St.Joes
(group specific locations TBD after registration)
We will not schedule practices and games over Holidays or school closures when participants may be out of town or the gyms may not be available.
Q: How long is the Season?
A: The Fall Season will run from October through December (excluding Holidays and School closures). The Winter Season will run from January through March (excluding Holidays and School closures).
Q: Are spectators allowed?
We are now allowing spectators to come and enjoy the sessions.
Q: Are there mask requirements?
A: At this time, there are no mask mandates in effect. Check back for any updates.
Q: How will Teams and Divisions be created? Will there be tryouts?
There will not be tryouts. All players are welcome! Teams and Divisions will be created to group similar ages together and to have a fair distribution of skill levels on each Team.
Q: Are there separate Boys and Girls leagues?
A: Depending on the number of Boy and Girl participants, we will see if we can create separate Boys and Girls leagues. If there are not enough participants from both genders, we will combine Boys and Girls on the same Teams.
Q: Who will coach the Teams?
A: During Registration, we will look for Parent volunteer Coaches. A Coach will be assigned to his/her Child’s Team.
Q: Will there be Playoffs or a Championship Game?
A: Depending on the number of Teams, we aim to have Playoffs and/or a Championship Game.
