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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.

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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.

Mike Ainger

Boys
u14 #1
Head Coach
u14 Boys

Mike.ainger@gmail.com

(705) 783-6831

Maddie Austin

Girls
u19
Assistant Coach
u19 Girls

maddie-14@hotmail.com

(705) 783-9789

Ray Chan

Boys
u16
Assistant Coach
u16 Boys

ray@muskokawoods.com

(705) 706-3586

Blayne Hutchins

Boys
u16
Head Coach
u16 Boys

blayne@attainable.ca

Gary Martins

Girls
u16
Co-coach
u16 Girls

gary.martins@hotmail.com

Phil Mathies

Boys
u12
Head Coach
u12 Boys
Girls
u12
Head Coach
u12 Girls

Taylor McAlpine

Boys
u19
Head Coach
u19 Boys
Girls
u19
Head Coach
u19 Girls

taylormcalpine22@gmail.com

(705) 571-5975

Carl Nelson

Girls
u16
Co-coach
u16 Girls

Michael Simonett

Girls
u14 #1
Head Coach
u14 Girls

msimonett@clublink.ca

(705) 571-2853

More Information

Girls
u14 #1
Head Coach
u14 Girls

msimonett@clublink.ca

(705) 571-2853

Michael Simonett

Michael started coaching with Hurricanes during the 1994/1995 season as an Assistant Coach with the U14 Division "A" silver medalists. Since then he has coached an additional 32 teams, 26 with the Hurricanes, 23 as head coach and 3 as an assistant. One of his proudest achievements is the number of former athletes who have since coached with the organization, sharing his love of the game.

Michael's love of the game travels across all parts of the game; coach, fan, recreation player (former), official, official coach. Let's go Hurricanes, Blue Devils and Raptors!

He has been an OABO official since 1989 and officiated at 7 OFSAA high school championships. Michael is currently the Referee Coach for Muskoka-Parry Sound Board of Approved Officials and has evaluated officials at OFSAA "AA" Girls in Huntsville (2017) and "A" Girls in North Bay (2018).