Junior Bisons Basketball

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.

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

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​​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!

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 
   

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

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 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.
 

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.

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

Girls

Designed for competitive athletes aged 15 and older, this strength and conditioning program provides individualized training plans tailored to each athlete's sport, experience level and performance goals.

Athletes train in the High Performance Training Centre under the guidance of certified strength and conditioning coaches. With structured programming, expert support and ongoing accountability, participants can build strength, improve performance and develop resilience throughout their competitive season.

This program is ideal for Junior Bisons, swim team athletes and competitors from any sport.

Program features

• Customized programming: Age-appropriate, sport-specific training plans designed to support individual goals.
• Expert coaching: Direct supervision and guidance from certified high-performance coaches.
• Measurable progress: Regular performance monitoring and program adjustments to support continued development.
• Comprehensive development: Training focused on strength, power, speed and injury resilience.

For the best results, we recommend three training sessions per week. One- and two-day membership options are also available, allowing athletes to build training around practices, competitions and other commitments.

Train stronger. Move better. Perform with confidence.

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Weekly schedule

Training sessions take place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.

Choose one, two or three training days per week and build a schedule that fits your availability and goals.

Program dates

• Fall 2026: Sept. 28 to Dec. 3, 2026
• Winter 2027: Jan. 11 to March 25, 2027
• Spring 2027: Dates and times to be determined

Eligibility

Athletes from all sports and clubs are welcome to register.

Training fees

• One- or two-day membership: $25 per session
• Three-day membership: $22.50 per session

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.

Practice schedule

April -June, 2026

Competition schedule: TBA

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.
 

Register Here

2027 Coaches: TBD