What is Orillia Youth Basketball Association (OYBA)?
The OYBA is a not for profit Corporation that provides recreational (house league) and rep (Orillia Lakers) basketball to Orillia and the surrounding communities. The OYBA is guided by its mission statement and is governed by a volunteer board of Managers.

The OYBA’s Mission Statement is to operate and provide competitive and recreational basketball programs in Orillia that teach sportsmanship that emphasize fair play and foster and promote respect for all players, officials and parents and co-operate with organizations and associations in Ontario concerned with promoting the sport of basketball.

What is the OYBA’s Rep program?
The Orillia Lakers Rep Program is geared toward male and female athletes who are committed and serious about playing competitive basketball. Our program is set up to help dedicated basketball players maximize their skills by practicing sound fundamentals and then applying those fundamentals against other competitive basketball teams from across the Province.

What is the Players' Commitment?
The player must have a love for the game, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and improve their game. The player commits to attend all practices, games and tournaments with a positive attitude. Major Atom to Junior players are also expected to complete the entire 10-week Peak Performance program that has been set up for their team.

What is the Parents' Commitment?
As Orillia Lakers Rep Basketball teams are all run by volunteers, parent participation and assistance are expected in one capacity or another. Parents must commit to getting the player to practices, games and tournaments by providing transportation (carpooling with other parents is a great help). The parent must also provide positive understanding and support to the player and his teammates. Assistance in score keeping and timing of home games may also be requested.

How many Players are in each Team?
We usually choose 12 players for the team, although a coach may choose as few as 10 or as many as 15.

What is the typical schedule of a Rep Player?
During the season, teams will practice once or twice per week for 1.5-2 hours each. Optional and/or additional practices may be scheduled based on available/extra gym permits. The number of tournaments will be determined by the coaching staff and team manager. Games may also be selectively scheduled on occasional weekdays or weekends. Your coach may also register your team for OBL (Ontario Basketball’s League), which involves travel to various venues and facilities across the GTA. The tournament season culminates with Basketball Ontario’s Provincial Championships “The Ontario Cup” in March through May depending on the age group. New to 2017-18: Major Atom to Junior players are expected to attend their team’s scheduled Peak Performance program. This program runs once a week for 10 weeks.

How are the age groups determined?
For the 2019/20 season:
 

Category	Age	Year of birth
U10 Novice	Under 10 as of January 1, 2020	2010, 2011 or later
U11 Atom	Under 11 as of January 1, 2020	2009 or later
U12 Major Atom	Under 12 as of January 1, 2020	2008 or later
U13 Bantam	Under 13 as of January 1, 2020	2007 or later
U14 Major Bantam	Under 14 as of January 1, 2020	2006 or later
U15 Midget	Under 15 as of January 1, 2020	2005 or later
U16 Major Midget	Under 16 as of January 1, 2020	2004 or later
U17 Juvenile	Under 17 as of January 1, 2020	2003 or later
U19 Junior	Under 19 as of January 1, 2020	2002 or 2001

How long is a typical season?
The season usually runs as follows:
 

	Tryouts	Season Start	Season Close
Boys and Girls – Novice (U10) to Major Bantam (U14)	Starting September	November 2019	End of March/late April 2020
Girls – Midget (U15) to Junior (U19)	Starting September	November 2019	End of April/May 2020
Boys – Midget (U15) to Junior (U19)	September or October	February 2020	May 2020

What is the Cost of the Rep Program?
Fees will be set and reviewed annually by the Board and will be based on the current financial situation and needs of the OYBA. Our Rep Program fees are well within/below the Ontario average. Collected fees are used to pay for rental of gyms, tournament entry fees, games, OBA fees, Insurance costs, new equipment, basketballs, etc. Once teams are selected, players will be required to complete their rep registration and payment online within 14 days. Families with 3 or more players receive a discount.

2019/20 registration fees are TBD + $10 for tryout registration (or $25 for late tryout registrations) for our Novice and Minor Atom teams.

2019/20 registration fees are TBD + $10 for tryout registration (or $25 for late tryout registrations) for all higher-aged teams, including Major Atom, Minor Bantam, Major Bantam, Midget, Major Midget, Juvenile and Junior. The players on these teams will receive a 10-week Peak Performance program as part of their fee.

Please be aware that your son or daughter’s rep registration does not include their uniform cost or the cost of hotels and food spent at “away” tournaments.

What is the Cost of the Uniform?
Uniform costs are also set at the club meeting before the season begins.
 

Uniform piece	Fee	Description	Picture
Shooter shirt	$30	Used during game warm-up. Lakers written on front chest and player name on the lower back. This new version of the shooter shirt was introduced in 2017-18. Players who are new-to-Lakers and who order a complete uniform receive their shooter shirt at no cost.
White game jersey	$57	This jersey is used during games. The Coach will inform players to have white jerseys on (usually represents “home” team). Lakers logo is on the front and the player number is on the front and back. Players must bring both white and blue jerseys to all games.
Blue game jersey	$57	This jersey is used during games. The Coach will inform players to have blue jerseys on (usually represents “away” team). Lakers logo is on the front and the player number is on the front and back. Players must bring both white and blue jerseys to all games.
White game shorts	$45	These shorts are used during games. The coach will inform players to have their white uniform on (usually represents “home” team). Lakers logo is on the leg. Players must bring both white and blue shorts to all games. Please note: white shorts were new to 2016-17 season.
Blue game shorts	$45	These shorts are used during games. The coach will inform players to have their blue uniform on (usually represents “away” team). Lakers logo is on the leg. Players must bring both white and blue shorts to all games. Please note: prior to 2016-17, blue shorts had the player number on the leg. These shorts may still be worn and/or passed on to players with the same roster number.
Uniform		A complete uniform Includes white and blue game jerseys, white and blue shorts, and a shooter shirt.
Practice jersey	$23	Reversible (navy blue/white) netted jersey used during practice. Players must have a practice jersey. All new-to-Lakers players will receive a practice jersey included in their fees; all returning players can purchase a practice jersey if a new one is needed.

From year-to-year, the appearance of our uniform pieces may change. However, the Orillia Lakers strives to maintain consistency in look and materials used.
 
Who do I contact if I have any further questions?

A great place to start if you have any questions is to ask your son or daughter’s Coach or Team Manager. Other options are to review the Lakers Policy & Procedures (select the “About” tab at orillialakers) or contact a specific person on the Lakers Executive (orillialakers has a listing of these volunteers, as well as their email address).