Drop-In Basketball

Open Runs

No team, no commitment — just sign up and hoop. Tuesdays are 3-on-3, Fridays are 5-on-5. All skill levels welcome.

Run Nights

Tuesdays

3-on-3

📍 Tomlinson BGC · June–August
1463 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON
🕒 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Fridays

5-on-5

📍 Accora Centre · June–July
98 Woodridge Crescent, Nepean, ON K2B 7S9
🕒 6:00 – 8:00 PM (sometimes 7:00 – 9:00 PM)

📍 Turnbull School · August
1132 Fisher Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6P7
🕒 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Two different gyms are used through the summer on Fridays.

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Game Format

Tuesday · 3-on-3

  • 3 vs 3 — capped at 24 players
  • 4–6 teams, pre-made rosters by skill level
  • First half round robin, second half king's court
  • 10-minute games — scoring 3s & 2s
  • Games played to 15 or the time limit

Friday · 5-on-5

  • 5 vs 5 — capped at 20 players
  • 4 teams, pre-made rosters by skill level
  • Round robin style — guaranteed 6 games

Good to Know

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Sign Up & Show Up

Fill out the quick drop-in form, then come ready to play. Bring a light and dark shirt.

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All Levels

Beginners to veterans. Rosters are pre-made and balanced by skill level so everyone gets a fair run.

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