winter development league
winter development league
NEW for the 2024-2025 season is the TOP Basketball Winter Development League at De La Salle College School! This program is designed for intermediate or experienced players who are interested in weekly games and a more competitive structure. Using a hybrid version of the Ontario Basketball Association’s grassroots model, our focus is on creating an action-packed session with less stoppages and fewer whistles, resulting in more touches, more development, and more fun.
Overview
Two Options: Tuesdays or Thursdays @ De La Salle College School Gym
Weekly 40-minute league games (2x 20-minute halves)
Game Formats
U10 Division: 3 on 3 Cross-Court
U12 & U14 Divisions: 5 on 5 Full-Court
Professional Coaches & Referees for each game
All sessions will take place at the De La Salle College School gym. Pending any gym closures, other facilities may be used.
Program Outdates
Holiday Break: no sessions between December 20 and January 6.
School Outdates: no sessions on Nov. 14, Dec. 3, & Mar. 6 due to school events (subject to change)
Wednesday Skills Session
For players looking for more skills development, we also offer a weekly skills session on Wednesday nights at De La Salle College. This session focuses on continuing to develop fundamental skills like dribbling footwork, shooting, passing, and body positioning, emphasizing athletic literacy, movement skills, and development. For more information on the Wednesday Skills Sessions please click here.
For more information about the program, please email info@topsports.ca.
WINTER REGISTRATION is now open!
winter basketball league
u10 division
2015/2016 Birthyears
Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Times: 6pm-7pm
Location: De La Salle College Gym
Season: November 12 - March 6
Cost: $475 + HST
u12 division
2013/2014 Birthyears
Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Times: 7pm-8pm
Location: De La Salle College Gym
Season: November 12 - March 6
Cost: $475 + HST
U14 division
2011/2012 Birthyears
Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Times: 8pm-9pm
Location: De La Salle College Gym
Season: November 12 - March 6
Cost: $475 + HST
MEET PROGRAM MANAGER BELINDA NDAYE!
Say hello to TOP Basketball Program Manager Belinda Ndaye! Belinda joins TOP Basketball after an extensive coaching and playing career spanning nearly 15 years. A native of Scarborough, ON, Belinda started her playing career at Bill Crothers Secondary School where she thrived in the Excellence Prep Program, and continued her success in the Ontario Basketball Association with the Scarborough Blues and Triple Threat. After high school, Belinda attended Saint Mary’s University on a full athletic scholarship. As a member of the Women’s Varsity Basketball team for five seasons, Belinda contributed to three Atlantic University Sport Championship titles, one silver medal, and a bronze medal at the USport National Championship Tournament. After retiring from playing, Belinda was actively involved in coaching at Saint Mary’s University, before moving back to Toronto and getting involved with the Scarborough Blues. More recently, Belinda was a worked at Elite Basketball as a Senior Staff Coach where she oversaw skill development programs, summer camps, lessons, and league games for children ages 5-18.
For more information on the TOP Basketball program, feel free to email info@topsports.ca.
OUR CORE VALUES
#1 - Multi-Sport Development
We believe that multi-sport play, over time, is essential to creating a well-rounded and successful athlete.
#2 - Seasonal Set Schedules
Our programs feature an efficient, set schedule for the whole season, providing ultimate predictability and allowing you to plan around your sports’ commitments.
#3 - Quality Coaches Who Care
Our professional coaches take pride in building relationships with players and pushing them to reach their full potential, in sport and beyond.
#4 - Character Building Through Sport
We use sports as a vehicle to teach essential life skills like discipline, teamwork, respect, work ethic, & accountability.