Junior Bisons Basketball

Junior Bisons Basketball offers young athletes an opportunity to develop their skills and foster leadership and teamwork through competitive experiences. Our programs are meticulously crafted and guided by UM Bisons basketball coaching staff and facilitated by Bisons student-athletes, within a positive and inclusive environment.

Two girls in a Junior Bisons basketball practice game.

2026 / 27 Club season tryout registration is available!

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Mini bisons basketball fall winter programs

Mini Bisons Basketball is offered in Fall and Winter sessions, as well as part of our summer camp menu.

  • Mini Bisons I

    Designed by our Bisons head coaches, the Mini Bisons Basketball program allows children to play the game in a focused environment suited to the development of their physical, mental and basketball skills by instituting long-term athlete development (LTAD) modifications to the adult game. With high repetitions and touches, it is player-oriented with the emphasis is on skill development in combination with the teaching and loading of actions. The perfect place to start for any young basketball fan aged 5-7.

    Mini Bisons Basketball is part of Mini U.

    Register Here

  • Mini Bisons II

    Mini Bisons Basketball II is designed to build on skills learned in Mini Bisons I (but previous basketball experience is not necessary). With program development and coaching by Bisons student-athletes, participants will engage in fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development. Ideal for campers aged 8-11.

    Mini Bisons Basketball is part of Mini U.

    Register Here

Multi sport strength and conditioning

Overview

The Athlete Membership is a high‑performance training program designed to help athletes ages 15+ build strength, speed and confidence. Led by strength and conditioning coaches in a supervised training environment, athletes receive fully customized programs tailored to their sport, goals and stage of development. 

Members train up to three times per week with unlimited access to semi‑private strength and conditioning sessions in the high‑performance training centre, during specified training times. Progress is tracked throughout the program to ensure consistent development and long‑term athletic growth.

This program is ideal for Junior Bison club and swim team athletes looking to maintain year‑round training, while remaining open to athletes from all clubs and sport backgrounds. 

This program offers flexible monthly enrollment options available for July or August, or a discounted two‑month commitment. 

With professional coaching, personalized programming, and exceptional value per session, this membership is an investment in performance, resilience and confidence.

Program info

Designed to help Junior Bisons club members and swim team athletes continue their training year-round.

  • Unlimited semi-private, supervised training sessions in the Bisons high-performance training centre
    • Monday to Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • 3 personalized workouts per week
  • Tracked athlete progression
  • Ages 15+

Athletes from all clubs are welcome.

Fees and dates

Price: 

  • One-month membership - $159.90
  • Two-month membership - $288
One-month membership:
  1. July: valid from July 2 - July 31
  2. August: valid from August 1 - August 31
Two-month membership:
  • July & August: Valid from July 2 - August 31

 

10 per cent discount is available to current Junior Bisons club team members and swimmers if registration is completed before May 31, 2026. 

Athlete power and speed training

Overview

Developed by the Bisons' strength and conditioning coaches, this dynamic program takes a structured approach to athlete development. Focusing on the traits like speed, power, agility and coordination can help make your young athlete an exciting 'game changer' in their sport of choice.

Training sessions will include exercises and equipment focusing on sprinting, jumping, throwing and change of direction skills. These techniques will help develop athletes of all levels and across all sports, improving performance and reducing the chance of injury.
 
This program is designed to complement your athlete's existing sport schedule, including practice and game days, without compromising their energy or performance.

Program info

Session: Fall 2026
Day of the week: Mondays 
Dates: Sept. 21 - Dec. 7 (no classes Oct. 12, 19, Nov. 9)
Time: 7:35 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
Number of sessions: 9
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: $153
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse

Session: Winter 2027
Day of the week: Sundays
Dates: Jan. 10 - Feb 21 (no classes Feb. 14)
Times: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Number of sessions: 6
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: $102
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse

Session: Winter 2027
Day of the week: Mondays
Dates: Jan. 11 - Mar. 22 (no classes Feb. 15)
Times:  7:35 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
Number of sessions: 8
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: $136
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse

Basketball club teams

Overview

​​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 is faciltated by club coaches.

Register for 2026 - 2027 Tryouts Here

Program info

All team seasons run September to May.

  • High School teams (2009-2012 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.

Youth teams (2013-2015 boys and girls) participate in the Peg City Youth Basketball League.

High school teams participate in the Peg City Showcase (Sept.-Nov. 2026)

All teams will participate in spring tournaments. While we are still working to plan the 2026-27 tournaments schedule for each team, the tournaments attended last season were:

  • 2008 Boys- Junior Bisons, Calgary, Basketball MB Provincials, and Road to Nationals
  • 2009 Boys- Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials, Crossover, and Road to Nationals
  • 2010 Boys- Junior Bisons, Calgary, and Basketball MB Provincials
  • 2011 Boys-Grand Forks, Fargo, Brandon, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
  • 2012 Boys-Grand Forks, Junior Bisons, Basketball MB Provincials
  • 2013 Boys- Battle in Bridge City, Junior Bisons, Crossover, and Basketball MB Provincials
  • 2014 Boys- Junior Bisons
  • 2011-2012 Girls- Junior Bisons, Brandon, Regina, and Basketball MB Provincials
  • 2013-2014 Girls- Junior Bisons, Saskatoon, and Basketball MB Provincials 
     

Fees

The following will provide you with estimated fees so that you can plan for the upcoming club season: 

Fees are be broken into two areas: 

Player fees*

  • Basketball Manitoba registration & Facility rentals
  • Peg City league fees
  • Tournament entry fees
  • Junior Bisons banquet ticket
  • Coaching honorariums
  • Equipment/supplies
  • Administration costs 

*This larger fee is payable in one lump sum at the annual parent meeting or can be paid by credit card on a timed payment plan.

Apparel fees**

  • Reversible practice jersey
  • Warm-up t-shirt
  • 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. 

Fee estimates by age category

Fee2009 boys2010 boys2011 boys2012 boys2013  boys2014 boys2015 Boys2011-2012 Girls2013-2014 Girls
Player Fee$1755$1755$1755$1755$1755$1755$1755$1755$1755
Apparel Fee$100*$100*$100*$100*$100*$100*$100*$100*$100*
Game uniform$127*$127*$127*$127*$127*$127$127*$127*$127*

Reminder: These are estimated costs. 

Roster size, league prices and tournament entry will impact final costs and will be finalized in August.

By accepting a position on one of our teams and paying your above player fees you are entitled to train and practice as a Junior Bisons athlete.  Playing time however, is earned and is based on many factors including attendance, work ethic, attitude and game preparedness. 

Tryouts (2026-27 Season)

Tryouts will take place August 15 and 16, 2026. See below for dates and times for each age group. 

Ages:  2009-2015 birth years
Dates: August 15 & 16, 2026
Cost: $30 (includes both dates)
Location: See below.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ups will be accepted at the door. All tryout fees are non-refundable. Athletes should plan to attend both tryout days for their age group.
 

Year of BirthGenderDatesTime Location
2015BoysSaturday, Aug. 158:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.FKC Brown 
  Sunday, Aug. 168:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.FKC Brown
2014BoysSaturday, Aug. 159:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.FKC Brown and Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 169:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.FKC Brown and Gold Gym
2013BoysSaturday, Aug. 1511:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.FKC Brown 
  Sunday, Aug. 1611:00  a.m. - 12:30 p.m.FKC Brown 
2013 & 2014GirlsSaturday, Aug. 1511:00  a.m. - 12:30 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 1611:00  a.m. - 12:30 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
2012BoysSaturday, Aug. 1512:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 1612:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
2011BoysSaturday, Aug. 152:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.FKC Brown and Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 162:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.FKC Brown and Gold Gym
2010BoysSaturday, Aug. 153:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.FKC Brown Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 163:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.FKC Brown Gym
2013 & 2014GirlsSaturday, Aug. 153:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 163:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
2009BoysSaturday, Aug. 155:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 165:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.FKC Gold Gym
2011 & 2012 GirlsSaturday, Aug. 155:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.FKC Brown Gym
  Sunday, Aug. 165:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.FKC Brown Gym

Age groups

Age GroupGender2026 Anticipated
# of Teams		Birthdate Range of Athletes
2013-2014Girls2Born January 1st to December 31st 2013 or 2014
2011-2012Girls1Born January 1st to December 31st 2011 or 2012
2009Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2009
2010Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2010
2011Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2011
2012Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2012
2013Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2013
2014Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2014
2015Boys1Born January 1st to December 31st 2015

Family meeting

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: Monday August 24, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: 290 Education

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

Coaches

Junior Bisons club programs are committed to selecting trained, qualified coaches and assistant coaches who share the club's philosophy. 

Please see below for a list of coaching staff for the 2026-2027 club basketball season. 

Boys

Year

2009

2010 

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Head coachThendo Magugumela Alykhan BauerAaron ThomasRyan DulderAlex AngThomas WeselakTBD
Assistant coachRaph Drian RamosElijah LostraccoBen FooIndi AgarDesai Langley  
Assistant coach Dean Garing  David Wever  
Assistant coach    Shaun Blagdon  

Girls

Year

2011-12

2013-2014

Head coachNathan DarkMichael Oduro
Assistant coachSydnee HarrisCarson Low
Assistant coachHannah OlugobodiCarly McFall 
Assistant coachSanuli Weerakoon 

Girls spring elite basketball teams (PEBL)

Overview

The Junior Bisons girls basketball club runs three spring elite teams, ages 13U, 15U and 17U, that 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 in Calgary, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

 

Program info

Practice schedule

April -June, 2026

Competition schedule: TBA

Tryouts

Tryouts will take place December 15 and 16, 2026. See below for dates and times for each age group. 

Ages:  13U, 15U, 17U
Dates: December 15 & 16, 2026
Cost: $40 (includes both dates)
Location: See below.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ups will be accepted at the door. All tryout fees are non-refundable. Athletes should plan to attend both tryout days for their age group.
 

Year of BirthGenderDatesTime Location
13U  & 15UGirlsTues Dec. 156:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.IGAC
  Wed Dec. 166:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.IGAC
17UGirlsTues Dec. 158:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.IGAC
  Wed Dec. 168:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.IGAC

Coaches

2027 Coaches: TBD