Financial Aid

Ontario Basketball believes that participation in the Nike Player Development Programs is an unparalleled competitive experience, featuring elite level athletes in the various age categories.We also believe that athletes recognize the tremendous cost in reaching these kinds of goals.

We understand that athletes have to give up time to practise and improve their skills.  We also understand that athletes must continually spend money on equipment, travel, fees and accommodations.  Finally, we understand that athletes lose time from summer jobs while away at camps.

Although Ontario Basketball  Player Development Programs may appear to be expensive, they are set to meet only the operating costs.

To assist athletes in soliciting financial assistance, we have developed a program designed to help the elite athlete find the necessary funding to ensure that all who are able to, can participate in our programs.  Ontario Basketball cannot guarantee that all athletes will be successful in their fundraising efforts.  The groups and associations mentioned in the Financial Aid pamphlet are independent of Ontario Basketball  and none have committed funding to this program. However, we recommend them as approachable for the elite athlete and expect that these bodies will be in a position to see the benefits of supporting their local athletes by providing funding.

All athletes who wish to secure financial aid must seek this support for themselves. Ontario Basketball  is unable to commit to approaching any prospect.  We will, however, provide assurance that your request for funding is valid.

As part of this program In the future, Ontario Basketball proposes to provide educational sessions for our elite athletes with the objective of assisting them in learning how to "market" themselves for the benefit of both investor and athlete. Such sponsors should perceive they are investing in Ontario's future basketball athletes.

For further information, please contact Derrick Stryker, Manager, Basketball Development at (416) 426-7075 or at dstryker@basketball.on.ca