House League
The North Toronto Basketball Association House League program welcomes youth from ages 8 to 18. The program strives to develop basketball skills while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness, and fun. House League games involve equal playing time for all regardless of skill level or prior basketball experience.
Over 800 youth compete in NTBA House League across multiple age groups, with teams ably coached by parents and community members. This program could not run without the help of volunteer coaches, site supervisors and league convenors.
Divisions & Schedules
The House League season runs on Saturdays from early October to early February at various school gymnasiums in the North Toronto area. The season consists of approximately 15 sessions.
Boys Divisions
| Division | Year Born | Gym Site | Duration* | Approximate Times* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Huskies (co-ed) | 2017 & 2018 | John Wanless Public School 245 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto | 75 minutes | Saturday 1:30 pm, 3 pm or 4:30 pm |
| U9-10 | 2015 & 2016 | John Wanless Public School 245 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto | 90 minutes | Saturday 9 am, 10:30 am or 12 pm |
| U11-12 | 2013 & 2014 | Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto | 60 minutes | Saturday 8:30 am, 9:30 am or 10:30 am |
| U13-14 | 2011 & 2012 | Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto | 60 minutes | Saturday 10:30 am or 11:30 am |
| U15-16 | 2009 & 2010 | Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto | 60 minutes | Saturday 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm |
| U17-18 | 2007 & 2008 | Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto | 60 minutes | Saturday 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm |
Girls Divisions
| Division | Year Born | Gym Site | Duration* | Approximate Times* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Huskies (co-ed) | 2017 & 2018 | John Wanless Public School 245 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto | 75 minutes | Saturday 1:30 pm, 3 pm or 4:30 pm |
| U9-10 | 2015 & 2016 | North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue, Toronto | 90 minutes | Saturday 9 am or 10:30 am |
| U11-12 | 2013 & 2014 | North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue, Toronto | 90 minutes | Saturday 9 am or 10:30 am |
| U13-14 | 2011 & 2012 | Forest Hill Collegiate Institute 730 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto | 75 minutes | Saturday 9:30 am or 10:45 am |
| U15-18 | 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 | Forest Hill Collegiate Institute 730 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto | 60 minutes | Saturday 12 pm or 1:15 pm |
House League Awards
At the end of each the House League season, one player from each division is awarded a plaque to recognize their contributions to the program.
Boys Award – The Kelly Silverstein award
Tragically, Kelly Silverstein passed away in November 2006 only a few days after being diagnosed with leukemia. During his time at the NTBA, Kelly was a staunch and active North Toronto Basketball Association supporter, Dad of two boys in house league, house league coach for numerous years and friend of many parents/kids in our program. He epitomized what our coaches should stand for: fun, teamwork, enthusiasm, commitment, a good teacher and a healthy level of competitiveness. A plaque is awarded to the players who best capture the spirit of what Kelly was about.
Girls Award – The Stephen Eisen award
In order to honour Stephen Eisen’s special contribution to girls’ basketball, a player from each girls’ division is awarded a plaque in his memory. Stephen – a parent and coach – passed away suddenly in November of 2000. In each division, coaches nominate girls who best exemplified the “inspirational” qualities of enthusiasm, team spirit and love of the game.