TEAM SITES
The Shores 3×3 Basketball is a youth basketball program that provides competitive opportunities to exceptional basketball players in Lambton County and in the rural community of Lambton Shores. The Shores 3×3 Basketball teams are provided training in 3 on 3 basketball and opportunities to travel to OBA 3×3 basketball tournaments and other 3×3 events across Ontario and other parts of North America.
The Shores Basketball players are each registered with FIBA 3×3 and are given opportunities to play recreationally and individually work to build and rank their FIBA 3×3 player profiles with the hopes to one day play in the pro divisions. The program additionally offers specialized training around the business of the sport i.e., sport management and leadership.
Registration Fee
$300 + tax
Tournament Fees
~ $80/tournament*
*Cost per tournament varies. Paid at your own discretion.
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“My daughter has been playing 3×3 basketball with the shores for the past year. They really helped her to develop her skills as well as confidence in her ability to play the game. We have had amazing opportunities to travel to various cities to compete in tournaments. This has been a very competitive and exciting experience. We can’t wait for registration for next season. Highly recommend this travel basketball team.”
Leigh-Anne Van Den Berge
Program Timeline
Registration Period – January to April
Assessments – May
Season – June to August
Program Highlights
Exhilarating Experience
Play Like a Pro
Fast-pace Skill Building
Showcase your Skills Globally
Build your Career Early
Get Educational Experiences Beyond the Court
The History of 3×3 basketball!
FIBA 3×3 (pronounced “three-ex-three”) is a newly recognized global sport and was officially introduced to the Olympics in 2020 and has since exponentially grown its fan and player base around the world with its first explosion in European countries and is now expanding in popularity rapidly in the Americas. In the 2nd Summer Olympics held in Paris in 2024, Canada participated in the Women’s 3×3 basketball division.
Reasons to Learn and Play 3×3
It’s Universal!
- 3×3 is the number one urban team sport.
- 3×3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody.
- 3×3 rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game.
It’s Professional!
- 3×3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage.
It’s Entertaining!
- 3×3 events is full of festivities and non-stop music that brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere.
Hosting 3X3 Tournaments in Sarnia-Lambton
Participate and Represent The Shores 3×3
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FAQ
What does the registration fee cover?
Training in the game of 3×3, and a minimum of one 75min practice per week from May to mid-August. There may be opportunities for more practice time as the season develops.
Where are practices held?
Practices in July and August are held at The Shore Recreational Centre in Forest Ontario. Practice locations vary in May and June. See Calendar.
What divisions can I register to?
U12, U14, U16 for both male and female players. Availability is dependent on the number of players who register.
What does the schedule look like?
The team calendar can be found here.
Where are tournaments held?
Tournaments are organize seasonally by 3rd party tournament organizers. Tournaments are held across Ontario (ex: Fergus, Niagara, Whitby, Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo, etc.) and Michigan, and other provinces. One of the tournaments is held close to home in Sarnia Ontario.
Does the registration fee cover the cost of tournaments?
Depending on the amount fundraised through grants, donations and sponsorships, tournament fees may be subsidized.