West Ottawa Basketball 2026–27 recreational Program

The West Ottawa Stingers Recreational Program provides a fun, welcoming and inclusive basketball experience for players of all skill levels. Whether your player is picking up a basketball for the first time or has been playing for years, our program is designed to help players learn, develop and enjoy the game in a positive team environment.

Our recreational program focuses on skill development, teamwork, confidence and having fun, while giving players the opportunity to build friendships and be part of a team. We want every player to feel comfortable on the court, supported by their teammates and excited to come back each week.

The Stingers Recreational Program serves players from U7 through U19 and offers age-appropriate basketball experiences as players progress through the program.

🏀 Small Ball Stingers – U7 & U8: Our youngest players participate in the Small Ball Stingers program, which introduces them to the fundamentals of basketball through weekly sessions focused on learning, movement, skill development and fun.

🏀 Recreational Stingers – U10 to U19: Beginning at U10, players participate in our traditional recreational basketball program, combining weekly team practices with weekend league games through the West Ottawa Basketball Recreational League.

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on this page

• Age Eligibility
• Small Ball Program Details
• Practices

• Age Eligibilty & Basketball Size Requirements
• Program Details
• Practices
• Teams
• Games

• Season Information
• Gym Facilities

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U7 & U8 Age Eligibility

Small Ball U7
Players born in 2019 or 2020 are eligible for U7. Players will be approximately 6–7 years old during the 2026 registration year.

Small Ball U8
Players born in 2018 are eligible for U8. Players will be approximately 7–8 years old during the 2026 registration year.

Age eligibility is based on birth year, not the player's age on the day of registration. Birth years run from January 1 to December 31.

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Small Ball Program Details

Our Small Ball Stingers program introduces our youngest players to basketball in a fun, positive and age-appropriate environment.

U7 and U8 players participate in weekly basketball sessions focused on learning the fundamentals of the game, developing basic basketball skills and becoming comfortable on the court.

There are no scheduled league games at the U7 and U8 levels. The emphasis is on learning, having fun and developing a love for basketball.

What's Included?

• Weekly basketball session
• Age-appropriate skill development
• Fun and engaging basketball activities
• West Ottawa Stingers jersey/t-shirt
• Basketball

Small Ball Stingers are a great introduction to organized basketball for players who are just getting started.

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Practices

Small Ball Stingers participate in one weekly basketball session. Sessions are approximately one hour, scheduled on weekday evenings, Monday through Friday, depending on gym availability and team assignments. Practices take place in gyms throughout Stittsville, Kanata, and Richmond.

Please Note: West Ottawa Basketball depends on local school boards for gym space for our programs. The continued use of these facilities depends on players, parents and coaches following all school board rules and facility requirements.

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Age Eligibilty & Basketball Size Requirements

U10 BOYS & GIRLS
Players born in 2016 or 2017. Players will be approximately 8–9 years old during the 2026 registration year
Basketball Size: Size 5 – 27.5" basketball for both boys and girls.

U12 BOYS & GIRLS
Players born in 2014 or 2015 . Players will be approximately 10–11 years old during the 2026 registration year.
Basketball Size: Size 5 – 27.5" basketball for both boys and girls.

U14 BOYS & GIRLS
Players born in 2012 or 2013. Players will be approximately 12–13 years old during the 2026 registration year.
Basketball Size: Size 6 – 28.5" basketball for both boys and girls.

U16 BOYS & GIRLS
Players born in 2010 or 2011. Players will be approximately 14–15 years old during the 2026 registration year.
Basketball Size:
Girls: Size 6 – 28.5" basketball
Boys: Size 7 – 29.5" basketball

U19 BOYS & GIRLS
Players born in 2007, 2008 or 2009. Players will be approximately 16–18 years old during the 2026 registration year.
Basketball Size:
Girls: Size 6 – 28.5" basketball
Boys: Size 7 – 29.5" basketball

Age eligibility is based on birth year, not the player's age on the day of registration. Birth years run from January 1 to December 31.

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Stingers Program Details

Beginning at U10, players move into our traditional recreational basketball program, combining weekly practices with weekend games.

U10 to U19 teams participate in the West Ottawa Basketball Recreational League, where they play against other recreational basketball teams from the West Ottawa area.

What's Included?

• Weekly team practices
• Weekend league games
• Participation in the West Ottawa Basketball Recreational League
• West Ottawa Stingers game jersey, which players keep
• Year-end tournament 

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Practices

U10 and U11 teams practice for approximately 1 hour per week.
U12 to U19 teams practice for approximately 1.5 hours per week.

Practices are scheduled on weekday evenings, Monday through Friday, depending on gym availability and team assignments. Practices take place in gyms throughout Stittsville, Kanata, and Richmond.

While practices are scheduled in advance at the beginning of the season, occasional changes or cancellations may be necessary due to school board or facility cancellations. 

Please Note: West Ottawa Basketball depends on local school boards for gym space for our programs. The continued use of these facilities depends on players, parents and coaches following all school board rules and facility requirements

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teams

West Ottawa Stingers recreational teams are formed with parity in mind. Our goal is to create balanced teams so that players have the opportunity to develop, contribute, and enjoy a competitive and positive experience regardless of which team they are placed on.

The West Ottawa Basketball Association uses a combination of available player information, coach input, and parent information to help balance teams each season.

Because team balancing is an important part of providing a positive recreational experience for all players, team rosters cannot be changed once they have been finalized.

Players can expect to receive information about their team and coach before the season begins in October.

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 games

U10 to U19 West Ottawa Stingers teams participate in the West Ottawa Basketball Recreational League.

Teams play against other Stingers teams in their age groups as well as other recreational teams from the West Ottawa area. League games generally scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays and are take place in gyms throughout Stittsville, Kanata, and Richmond.

Game times can vary throughout the day, depending on the league schedule and gym availability.

A year-end tournament is held at the conclusion of the recreational season.

While practices and games are scheduled in advance, occasional changes may occur due to gym cancellations, school board closures or other circumstances. West Ottawa Basketball will communicate schedule changes as soon as possible.

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Details

Registration opens June 1 each year for the upcoming season.

Players register for the recreational division corresponding to their age group.

Registration is done through the TeamLinkt platform. 

Fees are due at the time of regsitration.

During registration, players will be able to choose ONE weeknight that does NOT work for their schedule.  Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests; however, practice schedules are dependent on gym availability and cannot be guaranteed. 

Players who are interested in trying out for a West Ottawa Hornets Competitive Team must register separately for competitive tryouts. If a player registers for competitive tryouts and wants to have a place on a West Ottawa Stingers recreational team if they are not selected for a competitive team, they must also register for the Recreational Program before registration closes. If a player is selected for a West Ottawa Hornets Competitive Team, their recreational registration fee will be applied toward their competitive registration fee.

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friend requests

• A friend request can be included during registration. For a friend request to be considered, both players must request each other. 
• Only ONE player request per person is allowed.
• If multiple player names are entered, only the FIRST player will be considered as a friend request.
• Siblings DO NOT need to request each other; they will be placed on the same team unless otherwise requested. 
• Friend requests are taken into consideration when teams are formed, but cannot be guaranteed. Team balancing remains our first priority.

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POLICIES & PROCEDURES

At West Ottawa Basketball Association, we are committed to creating a safe, positive, inclusive, and respectful basketball environment where players can learn, compete, develop, and have fun.

Being part of WOBA means being part of a team and a community. We expect players, parents/guardians, coaches, and volunteers to contribute to a positive club culture by demonstrating respect, good sportsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to supporting one another.

Our policies outline the standards and expectations that help us maintain this environment. All participants and families are expected to review and follow the applicable policies throughout the season.

**Please take a moment to review the information below**  You can find all of our Policies & Procedures HERE as well.

CODES OF CONDUCT

• Participant, Parent/Guardian & Spectator Code of Conduct
• Coach Code of Conduct
• Conduct & Discipline Policy (Being Updated)

REQUIRED CONSENTS
These agreements form part of the registration process and must be acknowledged by all participants (or their parent/guardian, where applicable) before participating in West Ottawa Basketball programs. 

• Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk
• Rowan's Law Acknowledgement
• Privacy Policy
• Media Release / Photo & Video Consent
  
  

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refund policy

Recreational Program Refund Policy

West Ottawa Basketball Association (“WOBA”) understands that circumstances may arise requiring a participant to withdraw from a program. Refund requests for the West Ottawa Stingers Recreational Program will be considered according to the following guidelines:

Refund Schedule

Refund requests received on or before October 31: Full refund minus a $50 administrative/jersey fee
Refund requests received between November 1 and November 30: 50% refund minus a $50 administrative/jersey fee
Refund requests received after November 30: No refunds will be issued except in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of WOBA.

Additional Information

Refund timelines are based on the date the written refund request is received.
Administrative and jersey fees are non-refundable once uniforms and season administration have been processed.
Refund processing times may vary depending on payment method and registration platform processing timelines.
Refund requests should be submitted to: westottawabasketball@gmail.com

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links to 2026-27 registration forms

REGISTER FOR SMALL BALL STINGERS (U7 & U8)

REGISTER FOR STINGERS (U10 - U19)

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sesason information

gym facilities

West Ottawa Basketball depends on local school boards for gym space for our programs. The continued use of these facilities depends on players, parents and coaches following all school board rules and facility requirements.

ADD IN LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRES, NEW GYM FACILITIES, EXPECTATIONS, HOW PERMITS WORK

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developing players - building character - rooted in the community 

Questions? Please email westottawabasketball@gmail.com

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