House League
The House League program is designed to teach basketball skills in a safe and fun environment.
Competitive
We are competitive and strive to win. We do not however believe in winning at any cost.
Novice
In the Novice program we aim to build a solid foundation for future play and competition.
Small Ball
Small Ball is for 6-7 year old boys and girls who want to learn to play basketball and have fun.
House League
House league teams work on skill improvement and compete in games on a friendly basis. Our emphasis is on skills development, recreation and team play.
Online registration for house league teams will open the week of September 23rd. House league spots are given on a first come first served basis. House league teams will be sorted and finalized the week of October 16th. A club fee of $375 will be collected online from the team members.
Practice Frequency: Approximately 1-2 times per week
Competition Frequency: Approximately 1 competitive game per week for four months and 1-2 tournaments/season.
Focus: Skill improvement, teamwork, fitness development and fun
Please read the FAQ sections below to learn more about House league including details about practice dates, times and locations.
If you require more information please contact the House League Director, directorhouseleague@ottawashootingstars.com
2020 programming suspended until further notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our program is designed to teach the skills of basketball in a safe and fun environment. Our emphasis is on skills development, recreation and team play. While winning can be rewarding, this is not the end goal of our house league program. Players wishing to compete at a higher level may participate in our competitive program.
Teams have one, 60-90 minute practice and 1 game per week.
The season runs from mid-October until the end of March with breaks over Christmas and March break.
No, however, where we have multiple teams in a given age group, we may hold sort-out sessions to assess skill level (in order to create balanced teams).
House League Practice Dates
Girls Practice Dates
Practice times and locations to be determined.
Boys Practice Dates
Practice times and locations to be determined
Games for teams competing in the Central Ottawa Basketball League generally take place at central locations while games for teams competing in the West End Basketball League mostly take place in the western and southern parts of the city. Game locations may vary from week to week during the season. Schedules are released towards the end of October.
Teams compete in either the Central Ottawa Basketball League that consists of teams from several centrally located Clubs or the West End Basketball League which includes teams from Ottawa South, Nepean, Kanata, Goulbourn and Almonte.
To ensure ample participation, our house league teams are limited to a maximum 13 players.
Our coaches make every attempt to ensure equal playing time and equal playing time rules are enforced by the leagues we play in.
Registration will open in a staggered manner based on age groups. Please see the dates above for your specific age group and follow the link to complete registration. Please note, registration is not complete until payment has been received.
We do our best to accommodate all registrants however we cannot guarantee spots for all. To ensure fairness we assign spots based on date/time of registration and pay status (e.g. those who have paid the registration fee in full get priority). If, for some reason, we cannot accommodate your son or daughter we will notify you by email and will refund your registration fee in full.
Please see above for the appropriate age group for your child. Age groups are based off of birthyear for the upcoming season.
Yes, we have a Novice program for boys and girls ages 7-9 and a Small Ball program for children 6 to 7 years old.
We do not guarantee spots on House League teams for players released from the competitive stream. House League spots are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note however that House League registrations opens after competitive teams have been finalized, allowing players time to register for the House League stream if they so choose.
We accept cash, cheque or credit card. You can also register with a credit card on our web site (preferred).
Refunds are granted subject to the following:
- For withdrawals prior to September 30, Full refund less $25 administration fee
- For withdrawals between September 30 and October 31, Full refund less $50 administration fee
- For any withdrawals after October 31, no refund will be provided.
- Requests can be emailed to the registrar at info@ottawashootingstars.com
- Requests must include the full name and date of birth of the player. Refunds will be processed as an e-transfer.
- Please allow 4-6 weeks for your request to be processed.
Players receive a reversible jersey. Cost is included in the registration
Yes, parents are expected to help out to ensure the success of the program. In our House league program you may volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, team manager or timekeeper/scorekeeper. For further information please contact our House league convenor.
Players with Quebec addresses will not be able to register or play for the Ottawa Shooting Stars.
Competitive Program
The Ottawa Shooting Stars is proud to offer after school programming for our house league & competitive level players. These sessions will be in small groups (max 10 players per day), and will require coaches and players to wear masks throughout the session.
We have secured two phenomenal local skills trainers (Jamil Abiad of NL Fitness, and staff from Right Way Basketball) to have the players work on their ball handling, shooting techniques, and finishing at the rim. These sessions will be mixed and open to both boys & girls. A maximum of 3 sessions can be chosen by a player per week (each session is registered for individually).
HS Training pods with Jamil Abiad (players in grades 9-12):
- Run at the Rideau Sports Club dome (1 Donald St)
- Beginning Monday Sep 21st and running until Friday Dec 18th weekly
- Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri (no session on Thanksgiving Monday)
- 3-4pm daily
MS Training pods with Right Way Basketball (players in grades 7-8):
- Run at the RA Centre dome (2451 Riverside Dr)
- Beginning Friday Oct 2nd and concluding Friday Dec 18th weekly
- 12 weeks of training
- 4:30-5:30pm each Friday
| Team | Birthyear | Tryout # | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atom Girls | 2009 | 1 | Mon Sep 16th | 6-8pm | Broadview PS |
| Atom Girls | 2009 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 9-11am | Sir Robert Borden HS (NEW) |
| Atom Boys | 2009 | 1 | Mon Sep 16th | 6-8pm | Glashan PS |
| Atom Boys | 2009 | 2 | Wed Sep 18th | 6-7:30pm | Lisgar HS |
| Atom Boys | 2009 | 3 | Fri Sep 20th | 7-8:30pm | Glebe HS |
| Major Atom Girls | 2008 | 1 | Mon Sep 16th | 6-8pm | Immaculata HS (Double Gym) |
| Major Atom Girls | 2008 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 1-3pm | Sir Robert Borden HS (NEW) |
| Major Atom Boys | 2008 | 1 | Mon Sep 16th | 6-7:30pm | St. Paul HS (151 Gym A) |
| Major Atom Boys | 2008 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 3-5pm | Sir Robert Borden HS (NEW) |
| Bantam Girls | 2007 | 1 | Wed Sep 18th | 6-8pm | Brookfield HS |
| Bantam Girls | 2007 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 2-4pm | Brookfield HS |
| Bantam Boys | 2007 | 1 | Wed Sep 18th | 7:30-9pm | Lisgar HS |
| Bantam Boys | 2007 | 2 | Thu Sep 19th | 7:30-9pm | De La Salle HS (303-305) |
| Bantam Boys | 2007 | 3 | Sat Sep 21st | 10-12pm | Nepean HS |
| Major Bantam Girls | 2006 | 1 | Mon Sep 16th | 7-9pm | Glebe HS |
| Major Bantam Girls | 2006 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 10-12pm | Brookfield HS |
| Major Bantam Boys | 2006 | 1 | Tue Sep 17th | 6-8pm | St. Pats HS (Double Gym) |
| Major Bantam Boys | 2006 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 4-6pm | Nepean HS |
| Midget Girls | 2005 | 1 | Wed Sep 18th | 6-8pm | Sir Guy Carleton SS |
| Midget Girls | 2005 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 2-4pm | Nepean HS |
| Midget Boys | 2005 | 1 | Tue Sep 10th | 6-8pm | St. Pats HS (Double Gym) |
| Midget Boys | 2005 | 2 | Wed Sep 11th | 8-10pm | St. Pats HS (Double Gym) |
| Major Midget Boys | 2004 | 1 | Mon Sep 9th | 8-10pm | Immaculata HS (Double Gym) |
| Major Midget Boys | 2004 | 2 | Fri Sep 13th | 8-10pm | Immaculata HS (Double Gym) |
| Juvenile Girls | 2003 | 1 | Tue Sep 10th | 8-10pm | Notre Dame (Wood) |
| Juvenile Girls | 2003 | 2 | Thu Sep 12th | 8-10pm | Notre Dame (Wood) |
| Junior Women | 2001 | 1 | Wed Sep 18th | 8-9:30pm | Brookfield HS |
| Junior Women | 2001 | 2 | Sat Sep 21st | 4-6pm | Brookfield HS |
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not guarantee spots on House League teams for players released from the competitive stream. House League spots are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note however that House League registrations opens after competitive teams have been finalized, allowing players time to register for the House League stream if they so choose.
Cost of uniforms is NOT included in the registration fees and is NOT covered by the club. Teams will wear Under Armour custom uniforms for 2019-20 and players will keep the uniforms.
Tryouts usually are held from mid September to early October. Teams are formed by late October. The season ends in late March to early May, depending on the level.
Yes, players need to attend regularly. In the case of illness, a player is excused. In the case of absence, it is important to notify the coach prior to the practice or game. In the case of injury, the player is usually required to attend to keep up with new plays, etc. Depending on the level of the player, those who have been absent from practices before games may be asked not to play in the next game.
The position of the club has always been one of friendly competition. However each team and level within the club establishes its unique approach to winning, based on the players, seeding and competition levels.
Registration fees: Registration fees cover the cost of tournaments, game referees, gym rentals, equipment, uniforms and club insurance.
Season fees: Each team calculates a projected cost for the season based on the number of tournaments the coaches decide to participate in. The tournaments cost between $300 and $650 to play in. When coaches are not parents of players, the team pays for their accommodation and travel to tournaments. The fees also cover social activities. Each family pays an equal percentage of the total. If there is money remaining at the end of the season, each family will receive an equal portion of that amount.
No, all members of the club volunteer their time.
Each team participates in approximately 3 out of town tournaments. The costs associated with these are transportation (gas), hotel, and food. These vary with the location of the tournament.
To qualify for the provincials you must play 2 teams from outside your region and 1 sanctioned tournament.
Refunds are granted subject to the following:
- For withdrawals prior to September 30, Full refund less $25 administration fee
- For withdrawals between September 30 and October 31, Full refund less $50 administration fee
- For any withdrawals after October 31, no refund will be provided.
- Requests can be emailed to the registrar at info@ottawashootingstars.com
- Requests must include the full name and date of birth of the player. Refunds will be processed as an e-transfer.
- Please allow 4-6 weeks for your request to be processed.
The Ottawa Shooting Stars do not supply tax receipts. The Canada Revenue Agency accepts cancelled cheques as well as applying a $75.00 tax credit (for sports) for each dependent child.
Players with Quebec addresses will not be able to register or play for the Ottawa Shooting Stars.
OBA Transfer Policy
The new OBA competitive player transfer policy is coming into effect for the 2015-2016 season. It is important that clubs, players and parents are informed about this new policy. The following is a brief summary of the policy. Everyone is encouraged to consult the OBA website for more details.
If a competitive player would like to change clubs they must obtain a release from their current club. In addition, the player or club they are transferring to is required to pay a $50 transfer fee to the OBA as well as a $250 transfer fee to the club the player was released from. For example, if a player from the Ottawa Shooting Stars transfers to the Nepean Blue Devils and makes a Nepean competitive team Nepean is required to pay a $50 transfer fee to the OBA and a $250 transfer fee to the Ottawa Shooting Stars. EOBA clubs can wave the club to club fee but the OBA fee must be paid. The OBA does offer exceptions to the transfer policy such as when players move outside of their geographic region or when a club no longer offers a program at a given age group. In these cases the player is automatically released and the club to club transfer fee is waived but the OBA transfer fee still applies.
NOVICE PROGRAM: BOYS AND GIRLS: 8-9 YEARS OLD
The Ottawa Shooting Stars Novice program is designed with a focus on skill development and teaching players the fundamentals of the game (dribbling, passing, shooting and defending). We aim to build a solid foundation for future play and competition. The program is led by experienced coaches with have a high level of knowledge and enthusiasm. The program consists of weekly practice sessions and scrimmages with the goals of fun and physical fitness. The Novice program is open to boys and girls.
2020 programming suspended until further notice.
Novice Girls: OSS Coach Led.
Price: $80 per player
2 programs (2011 & 2012)
2012s: Saturdays, 3-4pm @ Hopewell
2011s: Saturdays, 4:30-5:30pm @ Hopewell
8 sessions beginning March 28
Novice Boys: OSS Coach Led.
Price: $80 per player
2 programs (2011 & 2012)
2012s: Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm @ Broadview
2011s: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30pm @ Broadview
8 sessions beginning March 28
*Please refer to the dates above to determine when your child’s age group opens
SMALL BALL PROGRAM BOYS AND GIRLS: 6-7 YEARS OLD (Born in 2013-2014)
The Small Ball program emphasizes skill development and FUNdamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting and footwork.
Small Ball offers three separate sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring) to help teach the fundamentals of basketball to our youngest Shooting Stars players.
2020 programming suspended until further notice.
Small Ball: OSS Coach Led
Price: $50
2 Options for Programs:
1) Friday nights 6-7pm @ Woodroffe. Playing dates beginning Friday March 27th
2) Saturday afternoons 3-4pm @ Hopewell. Playing dates beginning Saturday March 28th
What to bring:
- Clean indoor running shoes
- Water bottle
- Shorts or athletic pants – no jeans
- Shooting Stars Small Ball jersey (if they have participated in a previous session)
Parents please be prepared for a quick parent-coach meeting at the start of the first session.
Your coach will be in touch with you via email closer to the starting date of the season.
*Please refer to the dates above to determine when your child’s age group opens
3 ON 3 SPRING BALL
The Ottawa Shooting Stars is proud to once again present our 2020 3on3 Spring League. Why 3on3? Small sided games mean more touches for players, and allows them to be creative on the court to further develop their ball handling, shooting, and passing skills in a game like setting. Players will have sessions once a week, and will be broken up into different teams each session by our on site staff. Playing with different players each week prepares participants for future seasons by working with different skill levels & styles of play.
2020 programming suspended until further notice.
Atom Girls (Born in 2009 + 2010)
3 on 3 format
Location: Glashan Public School, 28 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON
Tuesday evenings; 6pm-7:30pm
Start Date: April 7th
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Bantam Girls (Born in 2007 + 2008)
3 on 3 format
Location: Glashan Public School, 28 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON
Tuesday evenings; 7:30pm-9:00pm
Start Date: April 7th
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Midget Girls (Born in 2005 + 2006)
3 on 3 format
Location: Glashan Public School, 28 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON
Thursday evenings; 6:00pm-7:30pm
Start Date: April 9th
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Atom Boys (Born in 2009 + 2010)
3 on 3 format
Location: Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School, 55 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, ON
Wednesday evenings; 6:00pm-7:30pm
Start Date: April 1st
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Bantam Boys (Born in 2007 + 2008)
3 on 3 format
Location: Frank Ryan Intermediate School, 128 Chesterton Dr, Nepean, ON
Wednesday evenings; 8:00pm-9:30pm
Start Date: March 25th
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Midget Boys (Born in 2005 + 2006)
3 on 3 format
Location: Immaculata High School, 140 Main St, Ottawa ON
Thursday evenings; 8:00pm-9:30pm
Start Date: April 9th
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $80.00
Spring Skills Sessions with Hannah Sunley-Paisley
Sign up for our weekly skills sessions with former U-Sports, and current professional basketball player Hannah Sunley-Paisley and take your skills to the next level. Sessions will focus on ball handling, shooting form, and footwork to help develop well rounded players. Dates below (all sessions are co-ed):
Cost: $100.00.
Max of 25 players per session.
Atom: Players born in 2009 & 2010
Bantam: Players born in 2007 & 2008
Registration allows players to attend both sessions each week (Mondays & Thursdays).
Mondays:
- Apr 27 – St. George’s Public School (6:30-7:45pm Atom / 7:45-9:15pm Bantam)
- May 4 – St. George’s Public School (6:30-7:45pm Atom / 7:45-9:15pm Bantam)
- May 11 – Glebe (7:00-8:15pm Atom / 8:15-9:30pm Bantam)
- May 25 – Glebe (7:00-8:15pm Atom / 8:15-9:30pm Bantam)
Thursdays:
- Apr 30 – De La Salle (6:30-7:45pm Atom / 7:45-9:15pm Bantam)
- May 7 – De La Salle (6:30-7:45pm Atom / 7:45-9:15pm Bantam)
- May 14 – Merivale (7:00-8:15pm Atom / 8:15-9:30pm Bantam)
- May 21 – Merivale (7:00-8:15pm Atom / 8:15-9:30pm Bantam)
2020 programming suspended until further notice
We are launching a Junior Referee Program in conjunction with Right Way Basketball
Cost: $80
Wednesday Nov 20th 6-7:30pm in class session @ Brookfield HS | 7:30-9:30pm in gym session @ Brookfield HS
Program mechanics
- The course will be offered in the Fall. It will include one, 1.5 hour in-class session and a second, 2 hour on-court session.
- Each participant will receive a training manual.
- This session will be capped at 30 participants.
- Covering topics ranging from leadership development and managing conflict to terminology and on court movements for two person mechanics.
Includes whistle, jersey, eligibility to get game invites to work through OSS
Questions? Email rwbballclinics@gmail.com
What Others Have to Say
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"The Stars opened up an opportunity for me to be able to play at the highest level in Canada, and it has been an unbelievable experience so far."
Laurier Golden Hawks, Ottawa Shooting Stars Alumni
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"The lessons I have learned during the countless hours I’ve spent on the court have found a way to influence the other side of my life."
Guelph Gryphons, Ottawa Shooting Stars Alumni
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"The most important lesson a coach has ever taught me was to not be afraid of failure."
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"Our bodies and minds can stretch so much further than we ever imagined possible."
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