Toronto Blue Elite AAU Program
Coordinator Ben Sanders leads the Toronto Blues Elite AAU Program into it’s 2nd year, operating under the Scarborough Basketball Association umbrella. Last season the program had tremendous results and this season looks to be even stronger with more teams and the introduction of our Girl’s AAU teams. Ben has been involved in the Toronto basketball community for over 25 years, first as a University Player, then as a REP Coach and now as the Lead Assistant for the Centennial College Men’s Basketball Team. He has coached at the College level for over 10 years, coordinated/coached on the UAA Circuit (Under Armour’s Elite League) under Canada Elite, is the Coordinator of the Summer CYBL and in charge of SBA’s Summer Camps.
The Toronto Blues Elite AAU program will emphasize individual player growth and development by providing appropriate competitive experiences. The program will also provide opportunities to play in such prestigious events as the UA Futures League created by Under Armour for middle schools across North America. Last season our U14 Boys won the Consolation Championship at the UA Futures held in Kansas City, earning a top 20 ranking in North America. All teams will have a strong coaching staff that will function under the guidance of the Coordinator and one vision.
For more information about the SBA Toronto Blues Elite AAU program, please contact Ben Sanders for details at coachbensanders@sbablues.ca
AAU Fees
Below are the fees for this Summer’s AAU program.
Toronto Blues Elite Registration Fees – $295.00 / player
- 2 Practices/Training per week (April-July)
- Uniform package (UA reversible jersey, UA shorts, UA socks, warm up, UA light bag)
- Admin fees, gym costs and Coaches stipend
GR4-8 Summer CYBL Fees – Start Date May 9 (10 games @ Hoopdome) – $180.00 / player
GR9-12 CYBL Fees – Start Date March 13 (14 games) – $230.00 / player
For those GR5-GR9 teams that are chosen to play in the UA Future’s Circuit, there are additional fees as laid out below:
UA Futures (10 games) – $150.00 / player
- Canadian Session Date @ Hoopdome – May 1-3
- UA Future Championships @ Kansas City, MO – June 26-28
*** Any other tournaments entered are up to each team individually and those costs will be specific to that team
Tryout Dates
***All tryouts dates would be at St. John Paul II CHS – 685 Military Trail, Scarborough
Saturday February 22
GR9 (2005) Boys: 12:00-1:45pm
Gr10 (2004) & GR11 (2003) Boys: 2:00-3:45pm
Sunday February 23
GR9 (2005) Boys: 3:00-4:45pm
GR10 (2004) & GR11 (2003) Boys: 5:00-6:45pm
Saturday March 14
GR4 (2010) & GR5 (2009) Girls: 10:00-11:00am
GR6 (2008) & GR7 (2007) Girls: 11:00-12:45pm
GR8 (2006) & GR9 (2005) Girls: 1:00-2:45pm
Sunday March 15
GR4 (2010) & GR5 (2009) Girls: 10:00-11:00am
GR6 (2008) & GR7 (2007) Girls: 11:00-12:45pm
GR8 (2006) & GR9 (2005) Girls: 1:00-2:45pm
Saturday March 21
GR4 (2010) & GR5 (2009) Boys: 9:00-10:45am
GR6 (2008) Boys: 11:00-12:45pm
GR8 (2006) Boys: 1:00-2:45pm *Updated
GR7 (2007) Boys: 3:30-5:30pm *Updated
Sunday March 22
GR4 (2010) & GR5 (2009) Boys: 9:00-10:45am
GR6 (2008) Boys: 11:00-12:45pm
GR8 (2006) Boys: 1:00-2:45pm *Updated
GR7 (2007) Boys: 3:30-5:30pm *Updated
2019 TBE Highlights:
U10 Gazmin – Summer CYBL Champions
U10 Andrade – Summer CYBL Silver Division Semi-Finalists
U11 Sanders – Summer CYBL Silver Division Champions, UA Futures Silver Semi Finalists
U12 Sanders – Summer CYBL Silver Division Consolation Champions, UA Futures Quarter Finalists
U14 Hunte – Summer CYBL Finalists, UA Futures Consolation Champions
U14 Sanders – Summer CYBL Bronze Division Finalists
Some of our alumni includes the following:
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Olu Fumatimi
Tyrone Mattison
Papa Oppong
Justin Dennis
Devoe Joseph
Jason Calliste
Cory Joseph
Kelly Olynynk
Daniel Waldin-Mullings
Maurice Walker
Troy Joseph
Nick Lewis
Negus Webster-Chan
Andre DeGrasse
Kemar Alleyne
Gavin Pearce
Tyronn King
Ray Kasongo
Daniel Cummings
Trae Bell-Haynes
Jamal Thomas
Rashawn Browne
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Danielle Garven
Kate Hill
Alana Hendricks
Chelayne Bailey
SCHOOL
Arkansas University
Long Island University
Eastern Kentucky University
Montana State – Northern University
Minnesota / Oregon University
Oregon University
Texas University
Gonzaga University
New Mexico State University
Minnesota University
Long Island University
Sheffield University
Hawaii University
USC
St. Mary’s (USports)
St. Francis Xavier University (USports)
University of New Brunswick (USports)
Tennessee / Iowa State University
Tennessee University
University of Vermont
Charlestown Southern University
New Mexico State
& University of Manitoba
University of Pittsburgh
Rutgers & La Salle University
University of Cincinnati
University of Syracuse
PROFESSIONAL
Quilmes de Mar del Planta (Argentina)
Island Storm (NBL)
Windsor Express (NBL)
Ebstorf (Germany)
BC Nokia (Finland)
Moncton Magic (NBL)
Indiana Pacers (NBA)
Miami Heat (NBA)
Kataja Basket (Finland)
Saint-Quentin (France)
Orangeville A’s (NBL)
London Lions (England)
Raptors 905 (NBA G-League)
Track and Field
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Playing professional in Germany
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Track & Field
For more information about the SBA Toronto Blues Elite AAU program, please contact Ben Sanders for details at coachbensanders@sbablues.ca
