Spring Tournaments

32nd Annual Island Summer Shootout Basketball Tournament

WHEN: Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025

WHERE: This year the tournament will again be held at the Spectrum Secondary School Old and New Gyms (957 Burnside Road West). Our second gym facility with three full-sized courts will be Belmont Secondary School (3041 Langford Lake Road).

DIVISIONS:

U13– for school teams or club teams with players in grade 7 or younger

U15 – for high-school teams or club teams with players in grade 9 or younger

U17– for high-school teams and club teams with players in grade 11 or younger

The tournament format will be determined based upon the number of teams registered to play in each division (U13, U15 and U17).

Cost Information

COST: $575 entry fee for all teams – all teams are guaranteed to play FOUR GAMES; fees will be discounted $25 per team for second team and more

make cheques payable to SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (only your cheque will guarantee your spot in the tournament; you can etransfer the entry fee to [email protected])

NOTE: Teams can also choose to play THREE games in one day with a registration fee of $450 per team.

-NOTE: All Lower Mainland clubs from outside Vancouver Island are eligible for a reduced fee if they register three teams from their club to play in this tournament. Contact the tournament host for details relating to this possible opportunity.

OFFICIALS AND RULES

Officials will be provided through the Victoria Basketball Officials Association – games will be two 16-minute stop-time halves; we will use 24-second shot clocks whenever possible

The deadline

ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 (earlier if filled)

If you wish to enter this tournament, please send registration fee and form to:

Brett Westcott, SVIBA President

#441-40 Gorge Road West, Victoria, B. C.

V9A-1L8

OR etransfer [email protected]

Remember entry fee cheques for $575 for four games or $450 for three games should be made payable to South Vancouver Island Basketball Association!! Remember, if you bring more than two teams from your club, the fee is discounted $25 per team for the second team and all others from the same club program.

If you require any further information, please contact Brett Westcott at your earliest convenience: H- 250-388-9807, W- 250-479-8271, FAX- 250-388-9507, EMAIL- [email protected]

other details

With the current gym facilities, we have room for up to 30 teams to play in this tournament. Entry in the tournament will be confirmed on a first-come / first-registered basis. We hope you will want to visit our city at a great time of the year for tourists and play some top-flight basketball while you are here.

A concession will be available in the main gym during the tournament and there will be an admission charge each day of $5 for adults and $2 for students with children under 10 years old admitted free.

The earlier teams arrive in Victoria ready to play, the easier it is to schedule teams to play their four games against a variety of opponents. The later your arrival time, the more difficult scheduling becomes.

hotel details

Host hotels have been arranged with excellent rates for teams attending our tournaments. We expect all teams to stay at one of the listed host hotels if they require hotel accommodations for this tournament.

When contacting any of these hotels you must indicate the name of the tournament and that you want the WEST SAANICH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tournament rate setup through Brett Westcott – contact me if you have any problems!!

Please note all hotel rates are quoted in Canadian dollars:

Accent Inns – contact Group Sales Manager Donna Price at 1-800-663-0298, $229 quad rate plus taxes (3233 Maple Street)– may be subject to 2-nights

Hotel Zed – contact Group Sales Manager Donna Price at 1-800-663-0298, $269 quad rate plus taxes (3110 Douglas Street)-may be subject to 2-night

Days Inn Victoria Uptown – contact Front Dest Manager Raymond Weber at 250-388-6811, $200 quad rate plus taxes (229 Gorge Road East)

Sandman Inn and Suites Victoria – contact Sales Manager Sylvia Wong at 250- 388-0788, $249 quad rate and $259 / $269 for suites with up to six people plus taxes (2852 Douglas Street)

Days Inn Victoria on the Harbor – contact Guest Services Manager Lynn Jordan at 250-386-3451, $135 quad rate plus taxes (427 Belleville Street)

Robin Hood Inn and Suites – contact Director of Operations and Marketing Pink Yu at 250-388-4302, $205 quad rate plus taxes (136 Gorge Road East)

Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel – contact Sales Assistant Luciah Park at 250-

413-2192, $480 for triple rate or $530 suite rate with two beds plus sofa bed for up to five people plus taxes (642 Johnson Street)

Huntingdon Hotel – contact Sales Manager Caroline Burger at 250-413-0013, $312 quad rate with hot buffet breakfast plus taxes (330 Quebec Street)

Remember

The tournament game schedule and directions to the gyms will be emailed to all participating teams by MAY 19, 2025.

Remember, only your registration fee will guarantee your spot in the tournament!! The past seven years teams have been left on the waiting list because the tournament filled quickly. We hope you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to visit Vancouver Island because you will find the best competition possible in B. C. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future about your interest in attending this year’s tournament.

28th Annual Canadian Summer Tipoff Basketball Tournament

WHEN: Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025.

This tournament is organized to offer boys and girls club teams from North and South of the border a way to start their summer playing tours and to work out the bugs before they face the watchful eyes of college recruiters in July and August.

Great competition, great tourist opportunities and great prices, we want to make sure your trip to scenic Vancouver Island is a memorable one. This tournament is offered in addition to our annual Island Shootout Tournament hosted in late-May.

DIVISIONS:

YOUTH – for youth teams with players in grades 6-8

JUNIOR VARSITY – for high-school teams or club teams with players in grades 8-10

VARSITY – for high-school teams and club teams with players in grades 9-12

OPEN WOMEN – any team wishing to play at the higher level, including players who have completed high-school eligibility with Canadian university, college and alumni players participating

OFFICIALS AND RULES

Officials will be provided through the Victoria Basketball Officials Association. Games will be two 16-minute stop-time halves; we will use a 30-second clock whenever possible.

Cost Information

COST: $575 entry fee for all teams – all teams are guaranteed to play FOUR GAMES; fees will be discounted $25 per team for second team and more.

Make cheques payable to SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (only your cheque will guarantee your spot in the tournament; you can etransfer the entry fee to [email protected])

NOTE: Teams can also choose to play THREE games in one day with a registration fee of $450 per team.

NOTE: All Lower Mainland clubs from outside Vancouver Island are eligible for a reduced fee if they register three teams from their club to play in this tournament. Contact the tournament host for details relating to this possible opportunity.

The deadline

ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 (earlier if filled)

If you wish to enter this tournament, please send registration form and fee to:

Brett Westcott, SVIBA President

#441-40 Gorge Road West

Victoria, B. C., V9A 1L8

If you require any additional information, please contact Brett Westcott, SVIBA President, at your earliest convenience – H: 250-388-9807, W: 250-479-8271, FAX: 250-388-9507, EMAIL: [email protected]

other details

With the current gym facilities, we have room for up to 48 teams to play in this tournament. Entry in this tournament will be confirmed on a first-come / first registered basis.

hotel details

Host hotels have been arranged with excellent rates for teams attending our tournaments. We expect all visiting teams to stay at one of our host hotels listed below. Please note all hotel rates quoted are in Canadian dollars:

Please note all hotel rates are quoted in Canadian dollars:

Accent Inns – contact Group Sales Manager Donna Price at 1-800-663-0298, $229 quad rate plus taxes (3233 Maple Street)– may be subject to 2-nights.

Hotel Zed – contact Group Sales Manager Donna Price at 1-800-663-0298, $269 quad rate plus taxes (3110 Douglas Street)-may be subject to 2-nights.

Days Inn Victoria Uptown – contact Front Dest Manager Raymond Weber at 250-388-6811, $220 quad rate plus taxes (229 Gorge Road East)

Sandman Inn and Suites Victoria – contact Sales Manager Sylvia Wong at 250- 388-0788, $249 quad rate and $259 / $269 for suites with up to six people plus taxes (2852 Douglas Street)

Days Inn Victoria on the Harbor – contact Guest Services Manager Lynn Jordan at 250-386-3451, $150 quad rate plus taxes (427 Belleville Street)

Robin Hood Inn and Suites – contact Director of Operations and Marketing Pink Yu at 250-388-4302, $291 quad rate plus taxes (136 Gorge Road East)

Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel – contact Sales Assistant Luciah Park at 250-413-2192, $319 for triple rate or $369 suite rate with two beds plus sofa bed for up to five people plus taxes (642 Johnson Street)

Huntingdon Hotel – contact Sales Manager Caroline Burger at 250-413-0013, $342 quad rate with hot buffet breakfast plus taxes (330 Quebec Street)

More Information

The tournament game schedule and directions to the gyms will be emailed to all participating teams by JUNE 9, 2025.

We hope you will be able to visit Vancouver Island and enjoy a great way to start your summer playing tour. Remember, only your registration fee will guarantee your spot in the tournament. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.