Naismith Award :: 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.

The award is presented at the Hurricanes Year End Banquet annually. The award includes a cash award, individual keeper plaque and name engraved on the Naismith trophy. The award will be presented by a coach(s) appointed by the Naismith Committee.

Criteria:

Awarded to a graduating male and/or female student of Huntsville High School who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment to basketball in Huntsville.
Showed leadership through volunteering as a coach, guest coach, House League leader, minor official and/or mentor for younger players cumulatively over the past multiple years.
Represented the Huntsville Hurricanes in the community as a positive role model.

Past Award Winners

2025	Jack Sowery
2024	Rowan Simpson
2023	Isaiah Nikiforuk
2022	Riley Truax
2021	not awarded
2020	not awarded
2019	Zack Boyko	Emma McAlpine
2018	not awarded
2017	Urvi Patel
2016	Takiah Ebb-Picken	Alexis Barry
2015	Elly Lapp
2014	Austin SImonett	Taylor McAlpine
2013	not awarded
2012	Sam Snowden	Aaron Chapman
2011	Evan Hutley	Natalie Connell
2010	Jessica Baumhour
2009	Erika Schriener
2008	Karla Markle	Jacob Austin-Edsall
2007	Jared Hoo	Haleigh Reaburn
2006	Casey Rosbottom	Erich Leidums
2005	Julie Hoo
2004	Amanda Orr
2003	Katie Green	Nicci Reed
2002	Rebecca Teakle	Susan Newell
2001	Wendy Cowden	Sarah Best
2000	Tierney Hoo	Carly Davis
1999	Jeff Nelson	Christine Newell

Naismith Award

Our Sponsors