TNBA Elite Basketball Team Tryouts

Earn Your Spot. Develop Your Game. Compete at the Highest Level.

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The True North Basketball Academy (TNBA) Elite Program is a year-round high-performance basketball development program designed for dedicated athletes who are committed to improving their skills, competing at a high level, and reaching their full potential.

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Players who successfully earn a roster spot through the tryout process will become part of one of TNBA's Elite teams, receiving professional coaching, advanced skill development, strength and athletic performance training, and opportunities to compete in local, provincial, national, and select U.S. tournaments.

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Our program emphasizes long-term player development, teamwork, discipline, leadership, and preparing athletes for the next level of basketball.

 

What the Elite Program Includes

Athletes selected to a TNBA Elite team will receive comprehensive year-round training, including:

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Basketball Skills Development

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• Advanced shooting techniques

• Ball handling and dribbling

• Passing and decision-making

• Finishing around the basket

• Position-specific skill development

• Offensive and defensive fundamentals

• Basketball IQ and game strategy

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Team Training

• 3–4 team practices each week

• Offensive and defensive systems

• Team concepts and game preparation

• Situational basketball and competitive scrimmages

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Athletic Performance Training

• Weekly speed, agility, quickness, and explosiveness training

• Strength, mobility, balance, and injury prevention

• Conditioning designed specifically for basketball athletes

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Competition Schedule

• Weekly House League games

• Local exhibition games

• Invitational tournaments

• Provincial and out-of-town competitions

• Select travel opportunities to Calgary, Vancouver, and the United States for eligible teams and players

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Annual Training Commitment

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Athletes can expect:

• 3–4 basketball sessions per week

• 1 weekly athletic performance session (75 minutes)

• 1 weekly individual skills development session (75 minutes)

• 2–3 team practices each week

• Weekly House League games

• 5–10 invitational tournaments (team and player selection dependent)

Competition schedules may vary by age group and team level.

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Team Age Divisions

U11–U12

Birth Years: 2014–2016

U13–U14

Birth Years: 2012–2013

U15–U18

Birth Years: 2009–2011

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2026 Team Tryouts

Tryout Date:

Monday, August 10, 11, & 13, 2026

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Monday, August 10th, 2026

* U11 – U12 Boys (Year of Birth: 2015 - 2016), Time: 4:30pm – 5:45pm

* U13 – U14 Boys (Year of Birth: 2013 - 2014), Time: 6:15pm – 7:30pm

* U15 - U17 Boys (Year of Birth: 2009 - 2012), Time: 8:00pm – 9:15pm

 

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

* U13 – U14 Girls (Year of Birth: 2013 - 2014), Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Updated)

* U15 - U17 Girls (Year of Birth: 2009 - 2012), Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Updated)

 

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

* U11-U12 Girls (Year of Birth: 2015 - 2016), Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Additional tryout dates may be scheduled based on registration numbers and team requirements.

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Program Duration

12-Month Elite Development Program

August 2026 – August 2027

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Competition Opportunities

Throughout the season, eligible teams may participate in:

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• Western Canada Basketball leagues

• Local House League competition

• Invitational tournaments

• Edmonton tournaments

• Calgary tournaments

• Vancouver & Toronto tournaments

• Select U.S. tournaments and showcase events

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Tournament participation, travel opportunities, and team selection are determined by player commitment, attendance, development, performance, and coaching evaluations.

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Training Location

True North Basketball Academy (TNBA)

4138 101 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

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Refund Policy

TNBA does not offer refunds for postponed programs. If a program is postponed, registration fees will be applied as a credit toward another TNBA program within the same calendar year.

Please review our complete Refund Policy for additional information.

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Health & Safety

The health and safety of our athletes, families, and staff remain our highest priority. TNBA follows all applicable health and safety guidelines and implements best practices to provide a safe, positive, and high-performance training environment.