Canada Basketball

After 26 years, Denise Dignard, General Manager & Executive Vice President, Women’s High Performance, announces her retirement “It has been the highest honour to serve our Canadian women’s high-performance program and lead the development of one of the world’s top international women’s basketball programs,” Dignard said. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the generations of women’s national team athletes for their tremendous dedication and long-term commitment to represent Canada over the years. You have inspired me and an entire nation by what you have done and continue to do both on and off the court as role models and ambassadors.” During her tenure as an executive, Dignard helped lead Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team to a program best fourth ranking in the FIBA World Ranking Presented by NIKE. Under her guidance, the Canadian women excelled on the international stage. With a solid foundation of aligned, underlying programming and the support of basketball stakeholders across Canada, the women’s national team program went from not qualifying for major international events to being a podium contender at senior and age-group national team events. “Denise Dignard has been an integral member of the Canada Basketball team for more than a quarter century. On behalf of Canada Basketball, I’d like to extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Denise for her dedication, commitment, and passion for this organization and to basketball in Canada,” said Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Canada Basketball. https://t.co/jbKW6hwCsz

Now Accepting Applications 🚨 The Mike MacKay Transformational Coaching Award The Award recognizes outstanding coaches for their dedication and coaching leadership, and will present up to two (2) recipients each with a $2,500.00 CAD bursary. Of the annual awards, one will be specifically given to a female coach working with female athletes To be eligible, nominees must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Canada (of at least 12 months), have started their basketball coaching pathway and will be completing or have completed at least one NCCP basketball training course, and must have coached for at least one year Interested applicants can apply today by submitting a virtual nomination and two written reference letters of support (one of which is a former or current athlete) before November 18th, 2024 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gz8Xivx8

We’re excited to announce that Canada Basketball President & CEO, Michael Bartlett has been named to DMZ’s 2024 Advisory Council!  “Having worked in sports throughout my career, and now with my role at Canada Basketball, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact and connection that entrepreneurship has in sports and how tech startups continue to elevate the experience for athletes and fans, both on and off the court." A global startup ecosystem, DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University equips the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch and scale highly impactful startups. Learn more about DMZ’s Advisory Council and the important work they’re doing at dmz.to/a-team.

Canada Basketball and Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) are excited to announce the inaugural National Indigenous Basketball Camp! The National Indigenous Basketball Camp, in partnership with all associated Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASB), will be held at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut’ina First Nation from September 26-30, 2024. “Aboriginal Sport Circle is honoured to partner with Canada Basketball in launching the National Indigenous Basketball Camp, a transformative initiative that embodies our shared commitment to empowering Indigenous youth through sport,” said Vanessa McGregor, Interim Executive Director, Aboriginal Sport Circle. “This camp will not only provide elite basketball training but also foster leadership and cultural pride, ensuring that participants return to their communities as confident leaders and advocates for the game.”

The FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers are headed back to Canada 🍁 this fall! Watch as our #SMNT takes on the Dominican Republic and Mexico in Saskatoon this November Tickets on sale now 🎟️: https://lnkd.in/gecGUFdD

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What makes a home? 🏡 Get to know our Senior Women’s athletes Sami Hill (Toronto, ON) and Kayla Alexander (Milton, ON) as they shout out their hometowns in Episode 1 of “Welcome to Our Crib”, presented by Rentals.ca! Like what you see? Head over to Rentals.ca today to find your Home Court! #Rentals #HomeCourt https://lnkd.in/g6r7mgmH

Stand on Guard 🍁 Proud to announce our 1⃣2⃣ senior men's national team athletes who will represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games https://lnkd.in/gvZGhscy

We're excited to announce our 2024 UNIFIED Assist Program grant recipients Each recipient will receive funding to support the continuation of programs that work to grow the game of basketball nationwide at the community & grassroots levels Read More: https://lnkd.in/gfJF6CTz

“This last one, the last time I tie my shoes up and I’m in the Canada jersey, I’m really, really looking forward to another opportunity on the biggest global stage.” Natalie Achonwa talks to Holly MacKenzie about what it means to represent 🇨🇦, advocacy, her journey & more: https://lnkd.in/gZihX_9T