Chester Sharks

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who registered and showed interest in our U10, U12, U14 and Jr. NBA programs for this fall.

Based on our current registration numbers, we do not have enough players to confidently move forward with these programs this season.

With other basketball organizations holding tryouts as early as this coming weekend, we do not feel it would be fair to our families to delay this decision any longer and potentially limit your child’s opportunity to play elsewhere. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Chester Sharks fall programs for this season.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. We are incredibly grateful for the families who continue to support Sharks Basketball, and this is certainly not the end of what we are trying to build in Chester. We hope to offer more programs, skills opportunities, and basketball in the community in the future. For those who paid registration, Refunds should be sent out in the next few days.

For players who would still like to pursue competitive basketball this season, we strongly encourage families to look into South Shore Surf Basketball in the Bridgewater area or St. Margaret’s Bay Slam. With tryouts approaching quickly, we recommend reaching out to those organizations as soon as possible.

Thank you again for believing in what we are trying to build. We may not have the numbers to field our teams this fall, but our commitment to creating basketball opportunities for kids in our community remains strong.

See you back on the court soon.

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08/17/2026

2026/27 Registation Link! Get signed up today!

Welcome to another season of Chester Sharks Basketball! The Chester Minor Basketball Association is proud to continue providing youth in Chester and surrounding communities with a place to learn the game, compete, build confidence, make friendships, and be part of something bigger than basketball. W...

08/17/2026

Registration for the 2026/27 season is now live! Registration link can be found in our bio!

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08/14/2026

dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dunnnnnn!

07/17/2026

🚨🦈SHARK SIGHTING🦈🚨 Even out of province courts aren't safe from sharks. These two for themselves hooping in PEI

07/07/2026

🚨🦈 SHARK SIGHTING 🦈🚨 Sharks seen swarming in Halifax

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07/01/2026

🦈🚨SHARK SIGHTING 🚨🦈 2 Groups of Sharks representing in the Canada Day 3v3 Tournament. 🇨🇦

06/25/2026

❗️Unfortunately tonight's open gym has been cancelled and can't be rescheduled.

06/24/2026

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06/24/2026

Hi All 🩷💙🦈,

As our program continues to grow, we are beginning to plan for the upcoming winter basketball season and wanted to reach out early to gauge interest from families before finalizing teams and schedules.

For the 2026–2027 winter season, the Sharks are looking at offering two different pathways for players depending on interest, commitment level, and competition goals.

At this time, we are hoping to offer:

🏀 U10 Boys
🏀 U10 Girls
🏀 U12 Boys
🏀 U12 Girls
And potentially:

🏀 U14 Boys & Girls
🏀 U16 Boys &Girls
🏀 U18 Boys & Girls
if registration numbers and coaching availability allow.

🏀 Sharks Valley League Teams
Our traditional Valley League teams would continue next season for players looking for a strong local team experience focused on development, teamwork, and competition within the South Shore/Valley region.

The Valley League program would include:
• One team practice per week
• Valley League game schedule
• Jersey included
• October through March season

Estimated cost:

$450 per player

🏀 Sharks AEBL Teams
We are also exploring entering select Sharks teams into the Atlantic Elite Basketball League (AEBL) Winter League for athletes looking for an additional competitive opportunity and higher level regional play.

The AEBL pathway would include:
• One team practice per week
• Monthly AEBL showcase sessions
• Guaranteed 3 games per showcase plus playoffs
• Exhibition weekends versus MBANS teams once per month to help athletes stay game ready
• Jerseys included
• October through March season
• Teams from across Atlantic Canada
• Live stats, game film, and showcase atmosphere

Estimated cost:

$850 per player

Families considering the AEBL pathway should also understand that travel will be expected throughout the season. Showcase locations are still being finalized by the league, but current discussions have included potential events in areas such as:
• Halifax
• Truro
• The Valley
• Antigonish
• Cape Breton

As part of our planning process, we would also look at team fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to help reduce costs for families participating in the AEBL program. One of the goals of the Sharks has always been to create opportunities for athletes while keeping basketball as accessible as possible for local families.

Please note:
• Family/player travel and hotel accommodations would not be included in registration fees
• This is currently only an interest check and not a commitment
• Final team offerings will depend on registration numbers, coach availability, sponsorship opportunities, and overall interest levels

At the end of the day, our goal is to continue building opportunities for basketball players in our area while maintaining the family atmosphere and community culture that makes Sharks basketball special.

If your athlete may be interested, please reply with:
• Player name
• Age division for next season
• Which pathway they may be interested in:

Valley League

AEBL

Open to Either

The growth of basketball in our small community over the last few years has honestly been incredible to watch, and we’re excited about what the future could look like for our athletes.

Thanks everyone!

Chester Sharks Basketball