For someone who is new to club basketball in Manitoba, this process can be confusing and frustrating, we know! You're not alone, but here is some information to help you out:

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• The August tryout period is where players audition for teams, whether they are returning players or new to the programs for which they are trying out.

• Once teams have been selected and rosters have been submitted, the tryout period is considered to have ended. After this, any roster can be filled with any player so long as they are not listed on a roster for another program.

• Furthermore, while no team can officially hold another tryout until August, players can switch teams freely throughout the year provided they have a "release" from their previous team; without this release, they are not permitted to compete in any events/leagues sanctioned by Basketball Manitoba, however, it does not prevent a player from competing in events outside of Basketball Manitoba's sanctioning (out-of-province competition)

• Anyone who missed tryouts can simply contact a team and ask to join a team of their age. There are many youth basketball programs in Manitoba, each of which have very different methods, goals and cultures. There is no general template to follow for Club Basketball teams as each is an individual entity.