Questions

Registration usually opens in late January, with a deadline in mid-March. The online registration form is posted in our Facebook group, MJ Ballers Basketball Program, and you get a confirmation email once you're in. Check your junk folder if it doesn't arrive.

Divisions go by school grade: U9 is grades 2 and 3, U11 is grades 4 and 5, U13 is grades 6 and 7, U15 is grades 8 and 9, and U17/U19 is grades 10 to 12. Boys and girls usually practise in separate groups; younger groups may be combined. Use Find your division on the home page or the Register page.

No. There are no tryouts and no cuts in our grassroots program. Every player who works hard and respects their coaches, teammates and the Ballers family is welcome, whether they're brand new or have played for years.

No. Moose Jaw Minor Basketball is a separate fall and winter league for grades 2 to 8, run by Golden Ticket Sports. Ballers is the spring club program, from early April to the end of June.

The 2026 fee was $275 per player. It covered facility rental and player insurance, Ballers merchandise for each player to keep, and volunteer coaches' expenses. Fees aren't due until the season starts in early April and are paid by e-transfer to mjballers18@gmail.com. The competitive program costs extra.

Apply to KidSport Moose Jaw (up to $750 per child per year) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart (up to $300 per child per year); both pay the club directly. Payment arrangements are always available too. In Raman's words: "Finances will never hinder us from supporting players." Message him directly.

In the 2026 season, boys practised Mondays and Wednesdays and girls Tuesdays and Thursdays: U9, U11 and U13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, U15 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and U17/U19 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Practices are in Moose Jaw school gyms, set each season. Times can change with player numbers, and updates go out by email. If the practice days don't work for your family, reach out to Raman.

Players who are interested and available can play tournaments through the club's competitive program, which adds practice time. Ballers teams have played GYGO in Regina, the Premier Prairie Classic in Moose Jaw, and tournaments in Yorkton and Prince Albert. It's optional and costs extra on top of registration.

Every coach completes a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search and Respect in Sport training before working with players. See Safe Sport for the full policy.

Only with your consent from registration. We never post full names with photos of players under 18.

Yes, and Raman is always looking for coaches. Reach out to him as early as you can, ideally in the new year when season planning starts.