2027 UPrep Canada
Puma NXTpro / PRO16 Team Tryouts
UPrep Canada Basketball is officially hosting tryouts for our 2027 Puma NXTpro and PRO16 teams. Following back-to-back seasons of reaching the quarterfinals on the national circuit, we are setting our sights even higher. Our goal for 2027 is to identify, recruit and develop talented, committed athletes capable of competing at the highest level and ultimately winning the circuit. We are building competitive teams with the talent, character, work ethic and determination required to take that next step.
Team Divisions & Age Eligibility
All age divisions and eligibility requirements for the 2027 season are determined by the official U.S. circuit age classifications and eligibility rules, not solely by Canadian school grade levels.
The Canadian grade levels listed below are provided as a general reference to help families identify the appropriate division. Final eligibility is determined by the applicable U.S. circuit age requirements.
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Grade 6 & 7 (Canada). Cannot turn 14 before August 1, 2027.
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Grade 7 & 8 (Canada). Cannot turn 15 before August 1, 2027.
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Grade 8 & 9 (Canada), plus age-eligible Grade 10 students. Cannot turn 16 before August 1, 2027.
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Grade 10 (Canada), plus age-eligible Grade 11 students. Cannot turn 17 before August 1, 2027.
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Grade 11 (Canada), plus age-eligible Grade 12 students. Cannot turn 18 before August 1, 2027.
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Grade 12 (Canada) and eligible Post-Graduate students. Cannot turn 19 before August 1, 2027.
Important: Grade level does not automatically determine eligibility. Athletes must satisfy the official U.S. circuit age and eligibility requirements for their respective division.
2027 Tryout Information - 12U, 13U & 14U
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 19 & 20, 2026
Time: 12U/13U - 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
14U - 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Location: Jules Verne School, 5445 Baillie St, Vancouver
Program: Puma NXTpro / PRO16
Season: 2027
2027 Tryout Information - 15U, 16U & 17U
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 2 & 3, 2027
Time: 15U - 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
16U/17U - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Jules Verne School, 5445 Baillie St, Vancouver
Program: Puma NXTpro / PRO16
Season: 2027
If You Are Selected for a Roster
Athletes selected for a 2027 Puma NXTpro / PRO16 roster will have 48 hours from the time of receiving their roster offer to confirm their position. Program fees will be due at the time of confirmation to secure the athlete's roster spot.
We ask families to be prepared to make their decision within this timeframe so that roster positions can be finalized and any remaining opportunities can be offered to other athletes.
If You Are Not Selected for a Roster
Not being selected for a circuit team does not mean your UPrep journey has to end. We remain committed to providing development and competitive basketball opportunities for athletes within our program. For the 2027 season, UPrep Canada will offer two additional pathways for athletes who wish to continue training, competing and developing within our basketball community.
1. UPrep Spring Development Team
A development-focused team offering a localized playing schedule, organized team practices and opportunities for community-based competition. This program will provide athletes with additional game experience, team development and opportunities to continue improving in a competitive environment.
2. UPrep Academy
An ongoing player development program featuring bi-weekly skills training sessions and 3x3 basketball opportunities. The Academy will provide athletes with continued individual skill development, competitive play and an opportunity to remain connected to the UPrep program.
Our goal is to provide athletes with a pathway to continue improving, gaining experience and working toward future opportunities within UPrep Basketball.
We look forward to evaluating a talented group of athletes and identifying the players who will represent UPrep Canada Basketball on the national circuit in 2027. We encourage all interested athletes and families to carefully review the age eligibility requirements before attending tryouts.