North York Lions - Tryout Registration

We are excited to release the 2025/2026 season tryout dates. 

All registrations must be completed online.

 

TRYOUTS ARE LOCATED @ CRESCENT SCHOOL (2365 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2L 1A2)

Lower Gym

 

U10 = Born 2016

U11 = Born 2015

U12 = Born 2014

U13 = Born 2013

U14 = Born 2012 

 

Academy Teams

GIRLS 

Middle School Girls Academy = Born 2012/2013

Senior Girls Academy = Born 2009/2010

 

BOYS 

Junior Boys Academy - Grade 9 = Born 2011

Junior Boys Academy - Grade 10 = Born 2010

Senior Boys Academy - Grade 11 = Born 2009

Senior Academy (Grade 12 + Grade 12R) = Born 2008/2007

 

ABOUT NORTH YORK LIONS 

North York Lions is the rep arm of PBAA Lions. Our program strongly focuses on developing players and helping them excel both on and off the court. We foster an environment where each parent and player is a part of not just a basketball team/program but a family. Our founder, Terence Phillips, has been a basketball coach for over 20 years. He has been awarded Community Coach of the Year with TDSB and has seen many of his athletes go on to play at the next level. 

 

FAQs 

I'm on vacation for one of the tryouts. What should I do?

If you're not able to make the listed tryout dates, please reach out to us by email at operations@pbaa.ca after the tryout and we will advise if a second date is added or if there are any remaining roster spots. ***Please do not register if your child is unable to make the tryout.  Refunds will not be processed if your child is unable to make it.

 

How does the selection process work?

Our coaches select 8-12 players for each team based on the skillset shown and the work ethic displayed at the tryout. After the final tryout, parents will receive an email with the coach's decision. To confirm their child's spot, parents will have 48 hours to send in their non-refundable team deposit. 

 

Do you offer payment plans if my child makes the team?

 

Yes, we offer payment plans only for our academy teams

 

Do you offer payment assistance?

Programs such as Kidsport can assist with the funding costs of participating in sports. We recognize that for some, a gap may still exist, which is why we have a financial assistance process in place to support families who are unable to afford the cost of participating in organized sport. This may include an extended payment plan for their fees. If your child is selected for a team and this assistance is required, we will be more than happy to walk you through the application process.

 

What are your academy teams? 

Our academy teams train three to four times per week, in addition to a mandatory two-hour study hall session for all high school teams. We emphasize training in addition to playing in the NPH League and select tournaments.

 

What is the commitment that is required for the rep season?

 The rep season is both a financial commitment and a time commitment. Our teams participate in the Ontario Basketball League (OBL), with two weekly practices and additional tournaments that may be held throughout the rep season. 

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 Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at operations@pbaa.ca.

Athlete Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Information

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by North York Lions during the selected program. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by North York Lions, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless North York Lions. and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to the said child arising out of travelling to, participating in, or returning from selected program sessions.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against North York Lions, including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities, including basketball. Some of these injuries include but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

 

Media Consent

I hereby authorize any images or video footage taken of my youth (under 18 years of age), in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other images and video footage, to be displayed on the North York Lions Website and other official channels, and to be used for media purposes including promotional presentations and marketing campaigns. I also authorize the display and use of any media material created by my youth within the North York Lions.

I waive rights to privacy and compensation, which I may have in connection with such use of my youth’s name and likeness, including rights to be written copy that may be created in connection with video production, editing and promotion therewith.

I am over 19 years of age and the parent or legal guardian of the youth, and I have read this waiver and am familiar with its content.

Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named athlete, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named athlete. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to the North York Lions, and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.