Boys Under 16 Prep

Eligibility: Grade 10 (2010) For 2025/26

Description: Ramblers is offering a high performance preparatory program for U16 boys who will train and compete from September until June.

The program objective is to maximize player potential and prepare student – athletes to pursue the sport of basketball at a high level.

The team will have the option to compete as Ramblers Boys U16 Prep in the following leagues:

National Junior Prep Circuit or one of the Ontario’s preparatory leagues (October to March)
Ontario Basketball League and/or Canadian Youth Basketball League (March-June)
OBA Provincial Championships

This program will be coordinated with the high school basketball season to allow student-athletes to prioritize their participation in their respective school programs white taking advantage of the Ramblers preparatory program.

Commitment: Competitive team basketball requires significant time, dedication, and financial commitment. Players and families should be prepared for registration fees, uniforms, and travel expenses. We understand that family, academics, and school activities may take precedence. Please inform coaches well in advance of tryouts if you have conflicts. While we encourage other activities, our competitive program is usually a higher level of play, and parents and athletes must understand the commitment. Consider time, travel (most games and tournaments are outside of London), and financial implications before joining.

Cost: Estimated fees range from $1200 to $1700 per player, including circuit fees, league fees, Ontario Cup registration, tournament fees, insurance, gym facilities, coaches’ expenses, and more. Fees vary based on age group, number of tournaments/leagues, number of players per team, and practice locations.

Fees are due in early October each year.

Uniform: 2 jerseys and 2 shorts – $180 – Players keep their uniforms. This is an additional cost on top of the listed registration fees and is ordered from Source teamworks in London.

Funding: Parents have the opportunity to apply for funding through Jump Start, Kid Sport, and Their Opportunity to assist with player fees. However, it’s important to note that there are no guarantees of funding, and they likely won’t cover all fees.

Practice Nights
Tues – Regina Mundi Gym 1 6:30 – 8:00 Thurs – Mother Teresa Gym 1 8:00 – 9:30

DISCLAIMER

The coaches with the clubs support will ultimately decide the best course of competition for the season based on the end result at tryouts. The above description of the season is a basic outline.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

An ID sessions will be held in late August for interetested players. Tryouts will take place in early September. All players must be registered before being permitted on the court. There is a $10 fee associated with this process. Tryouts for each age group are conducted by the coaches of that team, in collaboration with guest coaches from within the club and the London Basketball community. Two tryouts will be conducted, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours. An additional tryout may be scheduled by the coach if necessary.

Dates, times, and locations will be posted on our website and social media outlets in August.

Registration for competitive team tryouts will open in mid August!