Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships
Canada Basketball will host the first U14 Club National Championships from May 21-24, 2027 in Niagara, Ontario.
Nova Scotia has been allocated six team berths at Club Nationals: three Boys teams and three Girls teams.
Nova Scotia Qualification Pathway
Basketball Nova Scotia will use the U14 Division 1 Provincial Club Championships to award Nova Scotia's six berths at the Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships.
The teams that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Boys Division 1 championship and the teams that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Girls Division 1 championship will each earn the opportunity to accept one of Nova Scotia's six berths.
For 2027, the U14 Boys and Girls Division 1 Provincial Club Championships will be held March 5-7.
Division 1 is being held earlier because these championships will also serve as Nova Scotia's qualifying competition for Club Nationals in May. Selecting the qualifying teams earlier gives clubs additional time to prepare for the national event, including fundraising, travel, accommodations and other participation requirements.
U14 Division 1 Provincials
March 5-7, 2027
The Boys and Girls Division 1 Provincial Club Championships will also serve as the Nova Scotia qualifying competition for the Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships.
North Preston Community Centre, North Preston
Sexton Gymnasium, Halifax
Division 2 and Lower
U14 Division 2 and lower Provincial Club Championships are not moving.
They remain scheduled for April 24-25, 2027.
How Nova Scotia's Six Berths Are Awarded
The teams that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Boys Division 1 Provincial Club Championship, and the teams that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Girls Division 1 Provincial Club Championship, will each earn the opportunity to accept one of Nova Scotia's six berths at the Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships.
A qualifying team is not required to accept its berth. If a team declines, BNS will offer the available berth to another eligible team as needed.
Who Is Eligible?
Team Eligibility
Teams must meet the applicable Basketball Nova Scotia and Canada Basketball membership and eligibility requirements.
- Be a club recognized and sanctioned by Basketball Nova Scotia.
- Be registered and in good standing with BNS and Canada Basketball.
- Qualify through the BNS Division 1 qualification process.
- Maintain required club, athlete and team personnel registrations in RAMP.
- Complete applicable Canada Basketball policies, releases and waivers.
U14 Age Eligibility
Athletes must be 14 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2027.
Born in 2013 or later
Roster Requirements
Your Qualifying Roster Carries Forward
The roster used for Club Nationals must be the same roster that qualified the team through the U14 Division 1 Provincial Club Championships.
Teams must submit their official roster through RAMP by the deadline established by Canada Basketball. After the published roster lock date, changes require an approved Canada Basketball roster exemption.
After Your Team Qualifies
Once a qualifying team accepts a berth, the club must complete the national event requirements established by Canada Basketball.
Registration & Fee
Teams must complete the official Canada Basketball Club Nationals registration process and pay the registration fee established by Canada Basketball.
Travel, Meals & Accommodation
Participating clubs are responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel, accommodations and meals.
Stay-to-Play
Teams must book accommodations through the official Club Nationals Stay-to-Play system by the published deadline unless Canada Basketball approves an exemption.
Canada Basketball Coach Requirements
Head coaches and assistant coaches listed on the official roster must meet Canada Basketball's technical requirements.
- NCCP Train to Train - Trained Status or NCCP Train to Compete - Trained Status
- Making Head Way in Sport eLearning
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) requirements
Canada Basketball's Technical Package provides the complete requirements, deadlines and exemption information.
Canada Basketball Event Information
Canada Basketball will provide the detailed national event information, including registration timelines, roster deadlines, accommodation information, coaching requirements, competition rules, Safe Sport requirements and event policies.
The Canada Basketball Club Nationals Technical Package is the official reference for national championship requirements.
View Club Nationals Technical PackageFrequently Asked Questions
Why are U14 Division 1 Provincials in March instead of April?
For 2027, Boys and Girls Division 1 Provincials will also be the Nova Scotia qualifier for the Canada Basketball U14 Club National Championships. They are being held March 5-7 so qualifying teams are known earlier and have more time to prepare for the national event in May.
Are all U14 Provincials moving to March?
No. Only the Boys and Girls Division 1 championships are moving. Division 2 and lower remain April 24-25, 2027.
How many Nova Scotia teams can go to Club Nationals?
Nova Scotia has been allocated six berths: three Boys teams and three Girls teams.
How does a team earn a berth at Club Nationals?
Teams must compete in the U14 Division 1 Provincial Club Championships. The teams that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Boys championship and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Girls championship each earn the opportunity to accept one of Nova Scotia's six berths.
Does a top-three team have to attend Club Nationals?
No. A qualifying team earns the opportunity to accept a berth. The club may choose whether to attend.
What happens if a qualifying team declines its berth?
BNS will offer the available berth to another eligible team as needed.
Can a Division 2 or lower team qualify for Club Nationals?
No. Nova Scotia's Club Nationals qualification pathway is through the U14 Division 1 Provincial Club Championships.
Can a Nova Scotia team register directly for Club Nationals?
No. A Nova Scotia team must first qualify through the BNS U14 Division 1 Provincial Club Championships. Once a qualifying team accepts its berth, the club will complete the Canada Basketball registration process directly with Canada Basketball.
Who manages our team's participation after we qualify?
The participating club does. This is a club national championship, not a BNS provincial team program.
Once a team qualifies and accepts a berth, the club is responsible for working directly with Canada Basketball to complete the required registration, payment, roster submission, accommodations, travel arrangements, coach requirements and other national event deadlines.
Basketball Nova Scotia manages the Nova Scotia qualification process and will share confirmed information and updates with qualifying clubs.
Can we change our roster after qualifying?
The team must use the same roster that qualified at U14 Division 1 Provincials. Changes after Canada Basketball's roster lock require an approved roster exemption.
Who pays for travel, hotels and meals?
Participating clubs are responsible for their own travel, accommodations and meals.
Who runs Club Nationals?
Canada Basketball runs the U14 Club National Championships. Basketball Nova Scotia manages the Nova Scotia qualification process.
Where will the final Club Nationals rules and deadlines be posted?
Canada Basketball will provide the official national event details and Technical Package. BNS will continue to update this page as information becomes available.
More Information Coming
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available from Basketball Nova Scotia and Canada Basketball.
