Youth Basketball in Canada

Find a club. Know the rules. Track every game.

Free guides and tools for basketball parents and players, from the first house-league season to rep tryouts.

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01Find a Club →Youth programs, rep teams and leagues by province and city.02Know the Rules →Ball size, hoop height, game length and more for every age group.03Plan the Season →Age groups, costs, rep or rec, and tryout prep.04Track Every Game →Log stats courtside or after the buzzer. No sign-up.

Where Are You This Season?

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A young child in a T-shirt bouncing a basketball on an outdoor court

Just getting started

Find out which age group your child plays in, then look for a club nearby.

A youth team and their coach huddled with hands together on a gym floor

Thinking about rep

Compare the hours, cost and travel of house league and rep before you commit.

Tryouts are coming

A printable checklist for players and parents, from two weeks out to the drive home.

Tryout Checklist →

A player seen from behind shooting at a full-height outdoor hoop

Moving up an age group

Bigger ball, higher hoop, new defensive rules. See what changes and when.

Youth Basketball Rules by Age

Canada Basketball guidelines

Youth basketball changes as players grow: the ball gets bigger, the hoop gets higher and new rules come in. Pick your child’s age group to see what applies.

U7–U88 ft hoop · Size 5 · 3v3 or 4v4 U9–U109 ft hoop · Size 5 · 4v4 or 5v5 U11–U1210 ft hoop · Size 6 · 4v4 or 5v5 U13–U1410 ft hoop · Size 6 or 7 · 4v4 or 5v5

All youth rules →Parent rules checklist →Hoop height by age →Ball size by age →

Free Basketball Tools

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Stat Tracker →NewTap stats courtside or log games after, then see season averages.Age-Group Calculator →Enter a birth date and province to find this season’s division.Season Cost Planner →Estimate a full season, from registration to travel.Rep or Rec Planner →Compare house league, rec plus skills and rep.Tryout Checklist →A printable checklist for players and parents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Player zHero?

A free resource for youth basketball families in Canada: a directory of clubs by province and city, plain-language guides to the youth rules at each age, and simple tools for planning the season and tracking games.

How do I find a basketball club near me?

Pick your province or one of the popular cities above. Each page lists the clubs we know of, with links to their websites and contact details.

What rules apply to my child’s age group?

Youth basketball in Canada uses modified rules that change as players grow, including ball size, hoop height, game length and defensive rules. Start with the guide for your child’s age group, from U7–U8 to U13–U14.

Are the tools free? Do I need an account?

Every tool is free and none of them need an account. The stat tracker saves games in your browser, so download a backup now and then.