Youth Basketball in Ottawa

Ages 4–15 at the RA Centre, in Kanata and in Barrhaven.

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Junior Athletes offers positive, recreational basketball for children and teens across Ottawa. Beginners and returning players work on dribbling, passing, shooting and game awareness through

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Ages 4-5RA Centre

Basketball

Our Basketball Program for ages 4–5 is all about big energy, little hoops, and lots of fun! Kids will dribble, pass, shoot, run, and play their way through exciting games while building confidence, coordination, and a love for basketball.

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSaturday, 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
DatesSep 19 – Nov 28, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$169(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 10
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Ages 4-5RA Centre

Basketball

Our Basketball Program for ages 4–5 is all about big energy, little hoops, and lots of fun! Kids will dribble, pass, shoot, run, and play their way through exciting games while building confidence, coordination, and a love for basketball.

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSunday, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
DatesSep 20 – Nov 29, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$169(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 6-8RA Centre

Basketball

Our Basketball Program for ages 6–8 is all about learning the game through action, energy, and fun! Kids will dribble, pass, shoot, play games, take on challenges, and build confidence every time they step on the court.

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSaturday, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
DatesSep 19 – Nov 28, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$179(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 10
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Ages 6-8RA Centre

Basketball

Our Basketball Program for ages 6–8 is all about learning the game through action, energy, and fun! Kids will dribble, pass, shoot, play games, take on challenges, and build confidence every time they step on the court.

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSunday, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
DatesSep 20 – Nov 29, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$179(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 9–10RA Centre

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 9–10 features fast games, more touches, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSaturday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
DatesSep 19 – Nov 28, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$199(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 10
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Ages 9–10Kanata

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 9–10 features fast games, more touches, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueKatimavik Elementary
Day/TimeSunday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
DatesSep 27 – Nov 22, 2026 (8 sessions)
Price$189(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 9–12Barrhaven

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 9–12 features fast games, more touches, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueBarrhaven Public School
Day/TimeSunday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
DatesSep 27 – Nov 22, 2026 (8 sessions)
Price$189(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 11–12RA Centre

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 11–12 features fast games, more touches, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSaturday, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
DatesSep 19 – Nov 28, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$199(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 10
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Ages 11–12Kanata

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 11–12 features fast games, more touches, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueKatimavik Elementary
Day/TimeSunday, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
DatesSep 27 – Nov 22, 2026 (8 sessions)
Price$189(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 13-15RA Centre

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 13–15 features fast games, quick decisions, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueWest Gym
Day/TimeSunday, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
DatesSep 20 – Nov 29, 2026 (10 sessions)
Price$199(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Ages 13-15Barrhaven

3v3 Basketball Rec League

Individual registration

Our 3v3 Basketball FUN League for ages 13–15 features fast games, quick decisions, and lots of action! Each session includes a skill focus, a drill, and scrimmage time to apply what players learned. It’s non-competitive, and builds confidence through positive, supportive game play!

VenueBarrhaven Public School
Day/TimeSunday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
DatesSep 27 – Nov 22, 2026 (8 sessions)
Price$189(no tax or fees)
NoteNo session Oct 11
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Excellent program, I highly recommend it to the parents. The coaches are very professional and make it very fun for the kids.