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This FAQ is just getting started. If you have questions you believe should go in here, let us know and we'll try to get them answered.

Please check frequently this page for questions and answers related to our programs, tournaments, games, etc.

FAQ:

• Is registration for 2010/2011 Season open? Can I register for the season 2010/2011?
• How to register for 2010/2011 Season?
• Refund - Who? When? How much?
• When do practices and games start in House League?
• When do we get to know the schedule for House League teams?
• How long does the season last in House League?
• Tryouts and player evaluations for Competitive teams - Who?
• What age group is Small Ball?
• What age group is Novice?
• What age group is Atom?
• What age group is Bantam?
• What age group is Midget?
• What age group is Juvenile and Junior?
• I have no basketball experience - what level am I? Can I play in House League team?
• What about the schedule for the Small Ball program?
• Are you looking for volunteers?

• Question:  Is registration for 2010/2011 Season open? Can I register for the season 2010/2011?  
  
  
  • YES. You can find more details about the registration here where you can download new registration forms, too. Please check here the fees for this season.
    
    In order to be sure that there is a space available for specific age group, please contact appropriate divisional convenor. For contact information see House League Convenors page.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  How to register for 2010/2011 Season?  
  
  
  • Download the registration form from here. Fill the form and mail it in (check the mailing address here). Please make the cheque payable to the Kanata Youth Basketball Association (KYBA) and mail your completed registration form(s) and the cheque together.
    
    For more information regarding the registration check here.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  Refund - Who? When? How much?  
  
  
  If the KYBA is unable to offer the selected program, a player may withdraw with no financial penalty.
  
  Any player may withdraw from the KYBA programs before the official start of the playing season on October 16, 2009 and receive a full refund of their registration fees.
  
  After October 16th, there is a fourteen (14) day grace period during which a player may withdraw and receive a full refund provided he / she has not practiced or played with his / her team. If the player has practiced or played with his / her team, then the registration fee will be refunded less the program fee for the player’s division (typically $15).
  
  Once the 14-day grace period has expired, players withdrawing from KYBA programs will be refunded less the program fee for the player’s division (typically $15) and must return any team shirts and / or other equipment (e.g. basketball) received from the team. This charge is made regardless whether the player practiced or played with his / her team.
  
  After twenty-eight (28) days from the official season start, players withdrawing from the KYBA programs will be refunded 50% of their registration fees until December 21, 2008. This charge is made regardless whether the player practiced or played with his / her team. The player may retain any team shirts and / or other equipment (e.g. basketball) received from the team.
  
  All withdrawal requests requiring refunds must be submitted to the Registrar in writing on or before December 21, 2009. After that, no refunds will be issued regardless of the player’s participation with his / her team.
  
  All notifications of withdrawal must be made in writing by the parent(s) or legal guardian to the KYBA Registrar. Written notifications may be by e-mail or physical mail. Withdrawals will be confirmed in writing by the Registrar. The Registrar will not act upon a withdrawal until written notice has been received.
  
  Under special circumstances, verbal notification to the divisional convener will accepted when getting written notification to the Registrar before a deadline is not possible. However, the verbal notification must be followed up with a written notification as soon as possible. Verbal notification before a given deadline will be confirmed with the divisional convener and acceptance of that notification is at the discretion of the Registrar. Verbal notification to coaches will not be accepted under any circumstances.
  

• Question:  When do we get to know the schedule?  
  
  
  • After Thanksgiving you will be notified by the coach of your team about the dates and locations of practices and games. If you do not receive the call from the coach or convenor by the end of the October, please contact either VP of House League or divisional convenor. (see here how to contact us).[Back to top]
  

• Question:  When do practices and games start in House League ?  
  
  
  • All teams in the KYBA House League start with practice in the second half of October. The first weekend of November is when games start for all level except for Novice. Teams in Novice age group start with the games in the fist week of January.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  How long does the season last?  
  
  
  • All teams in House League start with practices a week or two after Thanksgiving. Games start first week of November, except for Novice level, where games start in January (practice only untill then). Season ends in first week of April for Novice and Atoms, and early May for Bantam, Midget and Juvenile age groups.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  Tryouts and player evaluations for Competitive teams - Who?  
  
  
  • Tryouts and player evaluation are for competitive only. Tryouts (skill evaluation) are used to select the KYBA's competitive teams. Evaluations are conducted by the coaching staff for each division.
    
    There are no evaluations for House League teams. If you want to try for competitive team you should mark that on your registration form and show up at the first scheduled tryout. You might or might not be called by coach of the appropriate competitive team for the first tryout. If you opted for it you can just show up.
    
    Tryouts start one week after face to face registration and the schedule is posted on our web site at least one week prior they start.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Small Ball?  
  
  
  • SmallBall is for 5 and 6 years old boys and girls.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Novice?  
  
  
  • Novice division is for 7,8 and 9 years old boys and girls.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Atom?  
  
  
  • The Atom division is for 10 and 11 years old boys and girls.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Bantam?  
  
  
  • Bantam age group is for 12 and 13 years old boys and girls.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Midget?  
  
  
  • Midget is for 14 and 15 years old boys and girls. However, in our House League programs, 16 year olds are added to Midget program if there is no Juvenile House League.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What age group is Juvenile and Junior?  
  
  
  • Juvenile programs are for 16, 17 and 18 years old boys and girls.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  I have no basketball experience - what level am I? Can I play in House League team?  
  
  
  • The KYBA's House League program is the basic and hence, most widely used program. No skills is required nor previous basketball experience in order to play in a House League team at any level.
    
    Levels (Novice, Atom, Bantam, etc) depend on age group only and they are not related to skills level at all. Divisional convenors create even teams that have about the same number of beginners as well as experienced players making the league well balanced.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  What about the schedule for the Small Ball program?   
  
  
  • The Small Ball program will start the last week of October and go for 16 weeks until the end of February.It is a part of House League and registration is handled in the same manneras all other players.
    The Small Ball program runs on Saturdays, from 9am to 10am, at Glen Cairn Public School (for location and direction how to get to the school, please see Gyms locations.[Back to top]
  

• Question:  Are you looking for volunteers?  
  
  
  • YES. The KYBA is entering a new and exciting year. We are looking for volunteers on the executive who will give a few hours of their time each month to ensure that Kanata Basketball continues to grow and remains a fun place for young boys and girls of all levels - a place where boys and girls can have fun and at the same time learn the game of basketball through a House-League program that caters to layers of all levels, and to a Competitive program that caters to those higher skilled players who wish to play in a more competitive environment.
    
    For additional information please send a message to the President of the Kanata Youth Basketball Association.[Back to top]