A guide for parents and players — choose the right path for your athlete this season.
For improving young players. U10 Development is coach-led and parent-assisted, built to develop basketball FUNdamentals through structured weekly sessions. No tryouts — every interested player is welcome.
Sessions run from the week of September 28, 2026 through early March 2027. Thanksgiving, the Christmas break (Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027), Family Day, March Break, Easter, and school-board PD / closure days are skipped. Expand a stream below to see every session date.
Heads-up: from time to time a school board may cancel a scheduled session at short notice for a school priority (assemblies, board events, or unplanned closures). When that happens, additional dates will be added in March 2027 so every stream still delivers its full 20 sessions.
No child should miss the season because of cost. Several organizations offer registration support to qualifying families — apply if you need help. More on the OSBA Financial Assistance page.
KidSport Ottawa offers three grant programs to help kids get in the game:
Their Opportunity's flagship sports subsidy removes the financial barrier to grassroots sports. Families must meet Revenue Canada's Low Income Measure (LIM) thresholds.
Growing Up Through Sports. Eligible families must meet the following criteria:
Quick answers to common questions. Tap any to expand.
OSBA offers four pathways: Small Ball, U10 Development, House League / Recreational, and Competitive.
Age groups are based on the year the player turns that age. U10 covers players aged 8–10 during the 2026/2027 season (born in 2016, 2017, or 2018).
U10 Development is designed for players born in 2016, 2017, or 2018.
Yes — if a stream is sold out, email gm@ottawasouthbasketball.ca with your child's name and preferred night. We maintain a manual waitlist and contact families in order as spots open. Returning families also receive next-season opening dates by email.