Important info you need to know before you Register...


Please read this entire page, including the "Additional Information" below. 

Viper Rep Teams are travelling teams - outside of Kitchener-Waterloo and can include these regions:

  • Hamilton, Niagara, Guelph, Toronto, Barrie and Durham region
  • For Playoffs and Championships, games can be played as far east as Ottawa and as far north as Sault Ste. Marie (depending on Ontario Basketball schedule)

 Viper Season:

  • The Viper Rep season typically runs from September to June, depending on the Division

  • Viper teams all play in the Ontario Basketball League (OBL), a league run by the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA). These games are usually on either Saturday or Sunday about once per month. In addition, most teams will play the The Coalition League (also run under OBA sanctions and rules). 

  • Additional games, tournaments and leagues can be entered by specific teams under additionsal funding from their parents group..

  • Overnight stays outside of the Kitchener-Waterloo region are possible depending on OBA schedule and event location

Practice, Play & Attire:

  • Viper Rep teams may practice up to 3 times per week including 1 on Saturday, during the season

  • Tournament entry and play is decided by the team Coach, Manager, and the Executive Administrator 

Each player receives:

  • Practice jersey
  • Individual/Team photo
  • Game warmup jersey
  • Entry to Viper End-of-the-Year Banquet

Viper players are required to buy their own game uniform (2 jerseys & 1 pair of shorts).

Registration Fee:

The typical Registration Fee is around $1,000. The registration fee is due immediately after Viper try-outs and player selection to a Viper Team

  • Practice schedules are shared after teams have been finalized

  • Please note: Multiple teams may be created in any Division. For example U10 Girls can have 3 Viper teams playing in that Division

Viper Rep Divisions:

Boys Divisions Girls Divisions AgeYear of Birth
U10 Boys  U10 Girls Under 10 as of December 31, 2024 2016 or 2015
U11 Boys U11 Girls Under 11 as of December 31, 2024 2014
U12 Boys  U12 Girls Under 12 as of December 31, 2024 2013
U13 Boys U13 Girls Under 13 as of December 31, 2024 2012
U14 Boys U14 Girls Under 14 as of December 31, 2024 2011
U15 Boys U15 Girls Under 15 as of December 31, 2024 2010
U16 Boys U16 Girls Under 16 as of December 31, 2024 2009
U17 Boys U17 Girls Under 17 as of December 31, 2024 2008
U19 Men U19 Women Under 19 as of December 31, 2024 2007 or 2006

Viper (Rep) Registration is separate from House League (HL) Registration..

There is a $25 CASH tryout fee that covers two Viper tryouts

If any player is trying out for a Viper (Rep) team this season, a Viper Registration must be completed. Walk-in registration requests will be not be processed or accepted.

As in the past, once you are registered for Viper (Rep) you will be sent try-out dates by email. Ensure that your correct email address is included in your registration.

All players must be pre-registered in order to attend a Viper try-out.

 

Additional Information

  • Most weekend tournaments that our teams attend are run by clubs from Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Hamilton, etc. However there is possible travel to such centres as Barrie, Windsor, Toronto, etc. 

  • The Rep season also lasts a little longer than House League, typically into April or May for the younger boys and the girls teams, U10 to U14; into June for U15 to U19

  • The Provincial Cup Championship tournament is hosted by various centres in Ontario, the site is selected by the OBA and announced on their website

  • The Ontario Championship for the top eight teams in each Divsion will also be announced