Growing up I played competitive basketball,. As an adult I noticed that the kids I played with on a competitive level all grew up to be successful as adults. Many of my basketball friends as a child are now business owners, doctors, lawyers, successful in their personal life. I do not believe this is a coincidence.

Maple basketball believes that success in basketball is success in life. As a youth many lessons are learned on the basketball court. Players have to work hard for practices, they must overcome countless obstacles to succeed in basketball. Some of these obstacles are learning to deal with pressure. Young players playing basketball also face difficult situations such as failure. As a youth player, players learn to deal with these emotions and difficult situations. Later on in life in situations that arise in university, work, personal life- they're able to take the lessons learned as a young athlete and apply it to their adult life. This is the reason Maple basketball takes its program so seriously.

Maple basketball feels that they're not just teaching basketball, but they are teaching young people how to become successful adults. We work very hard to create a comprehensive curriculum so players develop fundamentals and play the game properly. If we did not prepare our athletes to play in games, then we're also teaching them not to be prepared for life. We teach our athletes at Maple basketball to put 100% effort into everything they do - on the basketball court and in life.

If you want to play REP basketball in Maple or Richmond Hill, then these are the things you want to consider. First, ask yourself if you're dedicated to the sport of basketball and willing to practice two to three times per week. Playing on a rep team especially in the Thornhill area, is very competitive and only dedicated athletes will make the team.

Next practice often, watch YouTube, they can be very beneficial to learning. Find a local basketball program such as maple basketball. Join their developmental lessons and get training. If you're considering other clubs, call them and ask questions. Ask what their curriculum is, what their basketball philosophy is, and what goals they want to achieve with their program. These are very important questions to ask before joining a team. Make sure the club's values align with your values as a player.

Check when the club have their tryout dates. If the season has already started and the try-out dates have passed, simply give the club a call. They may just have a spot available for the right player.

These are all the tips on how to find and make a rep team in Maple Richmond Hill or Thornhill area. These are three highly competitive basketball areas, so make sure you're dedicated before you try out for any rep team.

Playing basketball has many benefits. One of the main benefits is the ability to easily make friends. Especially in childhood, children who play basketball instantly make friends while on the court. These friendships often lost a lifetime.

The second benefit of playing basketball is staying active. Basketball is a very fast paced sport, and is healthy for cardiovascular health. Basketball is also great for one's mental health. Basketball is a game that must be played in the moment, thus it's a very mindful sport as you don't have the ability to think about other things other than the game itself.

A third benefit of playing basketball is being a part of the basketball community. Basketball players typically become friends and form a community. These friends will often get together several times per week, and enjoy each other's company while also playing the game of basketball.

Basketball is a game that is played for life. You'll often find 70 or 80 year old adults playing basketball at the local gym.

As an adult there are adult leagues, gyms (LA fitness) or you could play pick up basketball, even at work. Oftentimes a person's career can be enhanced by being able to play basketball.

What's great about basketball is just a pair of shoes and a ball is required. It is not an expensive sports. These are great reasons to get your child involved in basketball at an early age.

Maple basketball offers rep programs and lessons.  Sign up today.  We have several gym locations and serve Maple, Thornhill, and Richmond Hill.

Elementary schools in York Region typically have a short basketball season. A season consists of approximately 3 to 4 weeks of practices. Teams will scrimmage against other schools. The big event is a large tournament between schools in the region. Below are the Catholic School District and York Region Public School District schools. These are schools in the same area, so they will likely be pooled together into one tournament. Winner of this tournament can carry on, to further compete against other districts.

Basketball players in York Region who want to have a longer basketball season will typically join a rep team. There are rep teams in maple, Thornhill, Richmond hill, Vaughan, and many other cities. Many of these Club organizations run year round practices, tournaments, and games. While playing for your local school is a great option, it is a very short season. Players often consider playing rep Level Sports in order to enjoy a longer basketball season.

Anne Frank Public School
Nellie McClung Public School
Roselawn Public School
Pleasantville Public School
Viola Desmond Public School
Carrville Mills Public School
Thornhill Woods Public School
Dr Roberta Bondar Public School
Roméo Dallaire Public School

St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary 
St. Cecilia - Catholic Elementary School
Blessed Trinity - Catholic Elementary School
Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School
Holy Jubilee Catholic Elementary School
St. David Catholic elementary School
Father Henry Nouwan CES
​Father John Kelley CES

Rep basketball in Ontario refers to a type of competitive youth basketball that is organized by the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) and other organizations. The OBA is the governing body for basketball in the province of Ontario, Canada and is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels.

Rep basketball teams are formed at the club level and typically consist of players from a specific geographic area or community. The teams compete against other rep teams from across the province in a series of leagues, tournaments, and playoffs.

The purpose of rep basketball is to provide a higher level of competition for skilled and dedicated players, and to help them develop their skills.

REP is short for representative.  REP teams represent their city or town.  If you live in Maple, you may want to play for your local basketball team.  Sometimes, player will join basketball teams in nearby cities such as Thornhill, Richmond Hill and Vaughn. REP basketball teams compete against other cities across their province.

Competitive rep teams usually practice two or three times per week. They then join leagues and tournaments throughout Ontario and sometimes throughout Canada and the United states.

Some of the local leagues in Ontario are YRBL, the Coalition league, OBL, CYBL, and many other leagues. There are many organizations that hold tournaments such as IEM, MUMBA,  silver knights, hoop dome, just to name a few.
​
Teams are typically ranked A/AA/AAA. AAA being the highest,  AA being in the middle, and A being the lowest division.

OBA ranks teams if you play sanctioned OBA games.  Game results are sent to the OBA, they crunch this data, and then they report rankings. Teams are ranked and re-ranked several times per year. At the end of the year there is a large OBA tournament, and this tournament determines the championships for the year.

​Basketball has grown in popularity in York Region, especially in the city of Vaughan.  There are REP basketball teams in Richmond Hill, Thornhill, and Maple.  What is the difference?  How can you choose the best REP team for your child?

Start by making a phone call and speaking with the representative of the REP Basketball club.  Ask them the following questions.

1. What are the maximum number of players per team?
2. What will the players be learning in practices? 
3. Does your Basketball Club have an offensive and defensive strategy?
4. What is your program’s philosophy?
5. Are there any metrics to track the players progress?
   
   

Here is how Maple Basketball will answer these questions:

In the U10-U12 ages OBA requires each team to start with 10 players.  Teams who cannot field 10 players loss by default, but the game is still played.  Players in this age group are also required to play equal playing shifts of four minutes each. The maximum number of players that the OBA allows is 15 per team.  Typically, the most competitive teams take a maximum of 11 players.  Having a smaller roster gives players on the team more playing time.  Team with smaller rosters tend to be more competitive because their more developed players can play longer in games.  In addition, when there are 15 players at a game, two players will only play two shifts, the rest of the players get three.  When there are 12 players at the game, each player will have four shifts.  Maple Basketball will only take a maximum of 12 players per team.  Players work hard at practice and families travel long distances to attend games.  When game day arrives, we want out athletes playing the maximum amount of shifts.  We feel that only playing two shifts (eight minutes) is not fair to the player or family.  Therefore, the maximum number of players Maple Basketball Teams would take is 12.  If we took less players, it may be difficult to have 10 players attend each game.  Twelve players give our basketball team the ability to have two players absent, yet still have enough players to compete.
​
On the first day of Maple Basketball practices.  Players will be evaluated on 50 technical basketball points – from shooting to defensive skills.  Player evaluations will serve as the focal point for player development.  It will allow the coaching staff, player, and parents to track the player’s progress.  Our system and basketball curriculum combined with players analytical data, puts Maple Basketball on the cutting edge of player development.

Maple Basketball has very specific offensive and defensive strategy.  Their strategies were developed by leaders in youth basketball and adopted by Maple Basketball.  Our program is cutting edge and has proven successful with our REP teams.  We also have a defensive strategy and philosophy.  

Maple Basketball philosophy is that "Success in Basketball, is Success in Life".  We believe that the lessons learnt on the basketball court stay with our players, and will be applied to other aspects in their life. 
A player who works hard, practices, overcomes countless obstacles to succeed in basketball - can later use the same skills to succeed in university, a career, and his/her personal life.  These are the reasons we take basketball so serious.  It's more than a game to us.

Maple Basketball's system ensures complete player development.  Player progress is tracked with quarterly evaluations.  Our curriculum is broken down into 10 layers.  Each layer builds on the previous layer, creating a continuity in learning.  

To find a rep basketball team in the York Region area, you can also check with local schools and community centers, as they may have rep teams that you can try out for. Additionally, you can check with local clubs and organizations that offer basketball programs, such as the Maple Basketball Association, as they may have rep teams for different age groups.

​Another option is to search online for basketball teams and leagues in your area using a search engine and adding your location, for example "Rep basketball teams in York Region" or "Maple basketball association" that will help you to find websites and social media pages of the teams and leagues that play in your area. You can also check out the Ontario Basketball Association website, they have a search option for teams and leagues by region.

Whether you want to join a REP basketball team in Thornhill, Maple or Richmond hill, there are many options.  However, make sure to do your research and find the team that meets your needs.