Junior Bisons Basketball

Junior Bisons high performance Basketball focuses on building excellence in competitive basketball. These summer camps are geared towards athletes looking to further their athletic skill development in an intense and challenging environment. Days will include on court training, game play as well as strength and conditioning and sport science sessions.

Programming is led by Bisons basketball head coaches Michele Sung and Kirby Schepp and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Previous basketball experience is required.

Ages: 12-18
Hours/Day: 6 hours/day
  
Dates 

• Gender ID Male*: Week 4 - July 21-25
• Gender ID Female*: Week 5 - July 28-August 1

Price: $460

* Each athlete is encouraged to choose the program that best aligns with their identity and where they feel most comfortable. All are welcome.

Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 is open!

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Work with Bisons coaches and Bisons men’s basketball players to develop and improve your skills this summer. This all genders training camp is designed for players with previous community, school or club experience to develop better ball handling, 1 on 1 scoring, shooting fundamentals and decision-making skills through both fundamental teaching breakdowns and various speed repetitions and small aided game environments. 

Ages: 2008-2015 born players

Program dates and time: 

Session 1:    Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (2014-2015 born players)           
Session 2:    Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (2012-2013 born players)
Session 3:    Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (2012-2013 born players) 
Session 4:    Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (2012-2013 born players) 
Session 5*:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. pm  (2008-2011 born players)

Program size: 

Sessions 1-4:  Maximum of 10 athletes per session
Session 5:       Maximum of 20 athletes will be selected after the tryout

Dates: July 8-31, 2025

Price:

Sessions 1-4:  $104                              
Session 5*: $208 

*Pre-Evaluation/Tryout is required for this program to ensure required skill level

Registration:

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A pre-evaluation/tryout will be held for session five (2008-2011 born players) to ensure all players meet the required skill level.

Dates: June 16 and 17
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Center -75 Sidney Smith St.
Cost: $20

Registration:

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​​The Junior Bisons Basketball club offers opportunities to athletes aged 10-18 at all skill levels to enhance their technical skills, tactical knowledge and fitness. This program ensures a high-level training experience suitable for both new athletes and those aspiring to advance to post-high school competition.

Programming is led by Bisons basketball head coaches Michele Sung and Kirby Schepp and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Player fees cover Basketball Manitoba registration, facility rentals, Peg City league fees, tournament entry fees, Junior Bisons banquet ticket, coaching honorariums, strength and conditioning (n/a for 2012-2014 boys, 2013-14 girls), equipment/supplies and administration costs.

• This larger fee is payable in one lump sum at the annual parent meeting or can be paid by credit card in a 4 month payment plan (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec)

Apparel fees cover reversible practice jersey, warm-up t-shirt, team hoodie.

• The full apparel fee is due at the parent meeting in August with credit card as the clothing is ordered and paid for instantly through the online store.

*Apparel package & game jerseys are the same as last year so not required for returning players/

Reminder: These are estimated costs. Roster size, league prices and tournament entry will impact final costs and will be finalized in August.

Ages:  2008-2014 birth years
Dates: August 18-22, 2024
Cost: $40
 

ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED. 

NO WALK UP REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Pre-registration is required. No walk ups will be accepted at the door. All tryout fees are non-refundable.

Families play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of young athletes' development. In order to ensure families have all of the information necessary to ensure a successful season for their athlete our leadership team hosts a meeting after tryouts, before the season begins. Here you will meet the coaching staff, complete the team registration process, receive team schedules and complete online apparel orders. 

Date: Sunday August 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC)

This meeting is a requirement of playing Junior Bisons club basketball and all athletes and one parent/guardian must be in attendance.

Boys

Girls

All team seasons run September to May.

• High School teams (2008-2010 boys and girls) will break from December to February for players to compete in the high school basketball season.

All teams will practice twice a week.

• The high school teams will have an additional two strength and conditioning session a week.

Youth teams (2011-2014 boys and girls) will participate in the Peg City Youth Basketball League (Oct. 2023-Mar. 2024)

High School teams will participate in the Peg City Showcase (Sept.-Nov. 2024)

All teams will participate in spring tournaments

• 2008 Boys-Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2009 Boys-Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2010 Gold Boys-Grand Forks, Calgary, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2010 Brown Boys-Grand Forks, Minneapolis, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2011 Boys-Grand Forks, Brandon, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2012 Boys-Grand Forks, Brandon, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2013 Boys-Grand Forks, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2014 Boys-Grand Forks, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2009-2010 Girls-Grand Forks, Brandon, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2011-2012 Girls-Grand Forks, Calgary, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
• 2013-2014 Girls-Grand Forks, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
   

The Junior Bisons Girls Basketball club will be running two spring elite teams, ages 15U and 17U, that will compete in the Prairie Elite Basketball League across western Canada. Each team in PEBL must be sponsored by an accredited university program. The league includes junior teams from universities from Calgary, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

March 26 & 27, 2025

8:00-10:00 p.m.

Frank Kennedy Center Gold Gym

University of Manitoba

420 University Cres.

Register here

Practice Schedule

April 6-June 4, 2025

Practices predominantly Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm

Competition schedule:

• April 12-13, 2025 @ Regina
• May 3-4, 2025 @ Calgary
• May 24-25, 2025 @ Saskatoon 
• June 7-8, 2025 @ Edmonton (Championships)

Eric Sung

Ashley Hoitink

Paul Fust

Brooke Fust

Bisons student-athletes

The house league program is a blend of competition and instruction for boys and girls aged 11-14. Participants learn fundamental basketball skills and compete in a fun and supportive environment. The House League develops individual skills, introduces team play concepts, and enhances the overall fitness levels of the participants.

This program is for individuals interested in learning more about the game, those who have yet to decide on basketball as their primary sport and those seeking additional court time beyond other club commitments.

Programming is developed by Bisons basketball head coaches Michele Sung and Kirby Schepp and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes.

Fall Session

Dates: Sept 22 - Dec 1, 2024 (no session on Oct 6, 13, 27)
Times: Sundays 6:00-7:30pm
Number of sessions: 8
Ages: Boys & Girls ages 11-14
Cost: $282
Location: Frank Kennedy Centre-Gold Gym