Executive :: Huntsville Hurricanes Basketball Club

Rep/OBA TEAMS

These competitive, traveling teams play in the Ontario Basketball League (OBL). Games in the OBL are organized by the Ontario Basketball\ Association (OBA) and a schedule can be seen on the OBA website. It is the goal of the Hurricanes Rep teams for their players to have fun, improve and be competitive through commitment and hard work.

The Hurricanes run teams for both boys and girls ranging from under age 12 (U12) to under age 19 (U19). The seasons for each team run at various times throughout the school year.

House League

The Hurricanes are proud to offer this program for our youngest age groups. House League is a fun filled basketball program for brand new players, more experienced players or those looking to work towards Rep team opportunities. Athletes from grades 4-8 are welcome and are split into grade level groups - grades 4-6 and grades 7-8. The program entails an introduction to basketball rules, individual skills and team concepts.

About Us

The Huntsville Hurricanes are partners with Canada Basketball and the Ontario Basketball Association and as such we pledge the following:

- Canada Basketball Member Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Pledge
- We pledge to provide an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming basketball environment for all.
- We will ensure everyone feels safe and that they belong, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.
- We firmly stand against any form of racism, discrimination, or harassment.
- We will strive to provide programming that targets underrepresented groups, while reducing systemic and overt barriers to participation.
- We commit to ongoing education to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Natalie Connell

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Natalie Connell

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Jessica Dixon

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Jessica Dixon

Club Registrar

Chris Nikiforuk

chris.nikiforuk@tldsb.on.ca

(705) 706-0038

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Boys
u14 #1
Co-coach
u14 Boys
House League
Executive
Executive: President

Chris Nikiforuk

Chris joined the Hurricanes family in 2015 as part of the U12 Boys Coaching Staff and has been involved ever since. Coaching at the U12,14,16 and 19 levels has been highlighted with an Ontario Basketball Association Division 11 title in 2019.

Since 2016, Chris has been involved with the Hurricanes Boys Summer Day Camp and has been the lead facilitator of the camp since 2017. Chris and his wife Jackie are currently lead facilitators the Hurricanes House League program.

Chris' son, Isaiah, is a member of the Hurricanes Hall of Fame 10 Year Membership, as a ten year player - a rare feat. Isaiah was also the Naismith Award winner in 2023.

Chris currently sits on the Hurricanes Executive Board as President.

Jackie Nikiforuk

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House League
Executive: Secretary

Jackie Nikiforuk

Jackie is a dedicated volunteer in Huntsville. She brings a wealth of experience having been a part of the executive boards of various local sports organizations including the Huntsville Hurricanes, Huntsville Otters and the Muskoka Hornets.