5v5 'Selects' 🧳

A: Westkhoops is dedicated to offering outstanding youth basketball training and competitive experiences that foster the comprehensive development of young athletes in social, physical, and mental aspects of their lives.

West K Hoops is located in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, providing easy access for local residents, surrounding communities, and out-of-town visitors. All team practices will take place on the west side at local schools, community centres, or church gymnasiums. 

You can enroll by visiting our website or contacting us directly to discuss available programs and schedule sessions that suit your needs.

A: The core values include:

Rise Together: Fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
Growth Mindset: Encouraging continuous improvement and resilience when facing complex challenges.

Teams will participate in the Premier Hoops Circuit (PHC), which is a regional basketball league created to serve club-based teams across the Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay regions. 

PHC is designed to strengthen regional collaboration, reduce excessive travel, and provide meaningful, tiered competition with a clear pathway to playoffs for all participating teams.

The PHC will provide approximately 6 to 8 league games across four jamboree weekends (Saturdays & Sundays), plus a championship playoff.

Selects Team: U13 & U14 Girls
Head Coach: Dan Cummins
Assistant Coach: TBA
Roster: 10 players + 2 alternates
Roster Players: Compete in all games/tournaments
Alternates: Play in local games and fill in for absent players.

Selects Team: U14 & U16 Boys
Head Coach: Cade Ronald
Assistant Coach: TBA
Roster: 10 players + 2 alternates
Roster Players: Compete in all league games/tournaments
Alternates: Play in local games and fill in for absent players.

A: 2026 Key Dates for the U14 & U16 boys include:

Season Duration:

2026 Tryouts: March. 

2026 Season: April to June (3 Months).

4 Jamboree Weekends (League Games + Playoff Championship):

• April 18/19 Kamloops (Northern Bounce Hosts)
• May 2/3 Kelowna (GW Hoops Hosts)
• May 23/24 Vernon & Penticton (GW & Lake City Hosts)
• June 5/6 Hoopfest Kelowna (Optional: Prospera Place; Additional cost per team).
• June 20-22 Championship Playoff Kamloops (Northern Bounce Hosts)

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Optional Tournaments (Not Included @ Additional Cost $):

• Split Second/Elevate (Langley): April 24-26 
• Genesis Classic (Calgary): May 16-18.
• BC Basketball Festival (Langley Events Center): May 30-31
• Northwest Pacific Championships (Seattle): June 20-21

Selects Team: U16 & U17 Boys (Born 2010 or younger)
Head Coach: Cade Ronald
Assistant Coach: TBA
Roster: 10 players + 2 alternates
Roster Players: Compete in all league games/tournaments
Alternates: Play in local games and fill in for absent players.

Days: 2 practices per week (Weekdays)

One 3x3 practice (60 min)
One 5v5 practice (90 min)

Potential Locations: Best Available. Could be Glenrosa Middle School (GMS), Constable Neil Bruce (CNB), Shannon Lake Elementary, or Green Bay Bible Camp (GBBC). 

* Based on the best available facility. Location changes may result based on gym availability.

2026 Season Fees: $650 ($300 due at registration for 3x3, and $350 due by April 10th for 5v5 team selection.)
Tournament Fees (per player): $125 for out-of-town events, $65 for Kelowna events.
Funding Available: KidSport funding up to $300 per eligible family.
Team Fundraising: Opportunities to earn 25% of sales towards fees.

A: Players can expect approximately:

• Play in the club’s 3x3 league
• 18 to 20 practices total
• 2 dryland training sessions
• 1 extra skills session (example: Westkhoops Skills Competition)
• Okanagan League fees included
• Optional club apparel is available for players and parents at an additional cost.

A: Athletes who are not selected can join the 3x3 League program, which features a weekly skills practice and games on Saturdays to support their ongoing development.

A: The term "Exhibition Games" refers to matches that are organized primarily for practice and skill development. These games are typically played outside of a regular competitive schedule and do not count towards official standings.

During an "Exhibition Season", a travel team will participate in games arranged by the club, playing exclusively against teams from the Okanagan region, with some home and some away games. This will include clubs in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, or Kamloops.

B: "Full Season" refers to the regular competitive season where teams play a structured schedule of games that count towards league standings and championships. This season involves more formal competition against a wider range of teams and is typically longer in duration, focusing on both development and competitive success.

"Full Season" teams will compete in the Premier Hoops Circuit, with travel restricted to the Thompson-Okanagan region. This includes club teams from Kelowna, as well as teams from Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops. This arrangement aims to reduce travel expenses by minimizing the need for overnight accommodations and related travel costs.

A: No, exhibition season teams are focused on player development. The club will organize exhibition games against other teams within the Okanagan region. This includes one 90-minute 5v5 practice each week, and teams will participate in a total of four 5v5 exhibition games (two at home and two away; details will be announced).

Entering tournaments may be available at an additional cost to players, and travel will be restricted to the Okanagan region only.

A: Yes, tryouts will open to all players and will have a minimal fee to register. However, not all players who try out will make the team selection. Experienced coaches will evaluate players carefully and choose the best team possible.

B: Tryouts will follow a combine-style format that includes physical ability and skill assessments. Club coaches will use metrics for skills and ability to identify and select the most well-rounded players who can contribute both individually and to the team as a whole. This approach is designed to prevent coaches from relying on personal biases and instead focus on skill- and ability-based criteria for team selection.

C: The club will host separate boys' and girls' identification camps, also known as 'tryouts,' during the first two or three weeks of September 2025, with specific dates to be announced.

A: You can sign up using the following link: 

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