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(Grade 5-6) Team
Coaches: Greg Wilcox & Ian Woods
TRYOUTS: TBD
Practices will be Monday nights @ Mary Wright Public School in Strathroy from 6-7:30pm.
The season will begin October 20, break for Christmas, and run until approximately March.
More details will be provided by coaches.
(Grade 7-8) Team
Coaches: Cam Tyler, Paul Fletcher, & Brent Harlieb
TRYOUTS: TBD
(Grade 9-10) Team
Coaches: Laura Berkmortel & Cassie Tamminga
MON, SEPT.15@Mary Wright
WED, SEPT.17@SDCI-GYM C/D
MON, SEPT.22@Mary Wright
TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD FROM 7:30-9pm
(Grade 11-12+) Team
Coaches: Kathryn Minten, Chris Roelands & Hanna Beaudry
MON, SEPT.15@SDCI-GYM C
WED, SEPT.17@HCC-GYM A/B
MON, SEPT.22@SDCI-GYM C
TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD FROM 7:30-9pm
With the help of new parent and community volunteers - and lots of determination to acquire new gym space - we expanded the available teams and programs this season!
During the 2025-26 winter/spring basketball season (which runs mid-November to April/May), Strathroy Spirit is offering:
* 3-on-3 Jr. Winter League (Gr. 3-6)
* U12 competitive team
* U14 competitive team
* U16 competitive team
* U19 competitive team
PLEASE NOTE: In past years our tryouts for competitive teams were held near the end of Bootcamp (early to mid-November).
THIS YEAR TRYOUTS FOR U16 & U19 WILL BE HELD MID-SEPTEMBER!!! Be sure to check the dates, times and locations. Mark your calendars and tell your friends, so you don't miss out this year with the date changes.
Tryout information for U12 & U14 teams will be updated soon.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Questions about the upcoming season?
Join our Facebook group for updates, or contact the club for inquiries.
Spirit coaches for the Competitive teams are community and parent volunteers that have completed the FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, and/or Train to Train courses from the National Coaching Certification (NCCP) process.
Team managers and trainers are often parents or older players who step up to be more involved and help with various aspects like team communication, organizing carpooling, tournament accommodations, etc...
The current age groups are flexible and tentative. The number of teams, and the age divisions, will depend on those willing to give a commitment to play.
Signing up for the fall bootcamp (as a player or Jr. Coach) is a great way to see if you're interested in playing competitively!
Be sure to check tryout dates and locations for your specific team!
Practice/Game/Tournament commitments may vary per team. Coaches will have more detailed information of expectations for the season at tryouts.
Generally, twice a week practices + games + tournaments will give players ample time to develop their skills and put minutes on the court.
The cost of playing for the season will vary depending on # of tournaments (parental input is often welcome), and the 'swag' the players opt for (past items include: hoodies, personalized bags, water bottles, etc...). A good estimate is around $400-450 for the season.
"Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get their kids into a sport or physical activity. We're committed to helping all families access a range of activities."
https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
"Ontario Growing Up Through Sports offers financial assistance to low-income families across communities in Ontario. Ontario Growing Up Through Sports believes that no matter the situation at home, all kids should be able to enjoy what playing sports has to offer in their local communities."
"Sports and physical activity teach children various important life lessons: they open a child's mind, bring together children from various backgrounds, build confidence and self-esteem, and improve mental and physical health.
We hope to give every child the opportunity to reap the benefits of sports and physical activity."
"KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under."
http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/london/apply-for-assistance/
The "Can I Play Too?" program has been established to support families who reside in the boundaries of Strathroy-Caradoc to enable the participation of children in sports and recreation programs by minimizing financial barriers for families in need.
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The Spirit Competitive program has developed teams for players from ages 8 to 18 that travel to various cities in Ontario, playing teams in their respective leagues, such as Novice, Atom, Bantam, and Midget.
Two practices each week plus games and tournaments provide players with ample opportunity to improve their skills and build team spirit!
Strathroy Spirit girls basketball teams have brought home numerous provincial medals and tournament championships, but most of all, wherever we go we show great Spirit!
Spirit Basketball coaches are the backbone of the organization, and are excited to help players bring their game to a new level! Head coaches of the competitive teams all complete the FUNdamentals course and the L2T (Learn to Train): Introduction to Competition course through the National Coaching Certification Program.