Shuswap Hoops
Believes In Skill And Character Development

Shuswap Hoops, founded in 2023, promotes basketball in the Shuswap through affordable, community-focused programs.
It fosters skill, teamwork, and a love for the game.

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The Shuswap Hoops Story

In 2022, a group of teachers, community members and parents began to meet with the idea of strengthening and galvanizing the Shuswap basketball community, ensuring the history of basketball success in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas continued, and providing year-round basketball development opportunities.

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About Us

These initial discussions focused on offering various coach and player development opportunities in the fall and spring, through an inclusive and affordable model amateur sports model.

In the summer of 2023, the Shuswap Hoops Basketball Club took over running the “Hoops Are Hot in the Shuswap”, a long-standing summer basketball camp initiated by former SAS Jewels coach and Basketball BC Hall of Fame member, Terry Michell.  This camp has been running for over 40 years.

After many meetings and considerable time and effort, our first board of directors were nominated and voted into position and our club’s constitution was adopted, formalizing the Shuswap Hoops Basketball Club on October 16, 2023.

Our logo and colour scheme were created by Aden Vu, a Salmon Arm Secondary alumni. 

Throughout our club’s existence, Shuswap Hoops has been well supporting by local businesses and organizations such as Vuonfilm, Spectrum Signworks, Trilogy solutions, Pseudo Creations, Armstrong Optometry and K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw  School District No.83. 

Rob Cadden, President

Claire Askew, Director

Rhys Waters, Vice President

Derek Ripel, Director

Christel Mueller, Secretary-Treasurer

Gene Wolverton, Director

Tekki Brown, Director

Coaching Staff

Fall Programming

Derek Ripel, Gene Wolverton, Claire Askew, Bree Petch, Christel Mueller

Spring Recreational Programming

Derek Ripel

Spring Competitive Team Coaches

Bree Petch & Sarah Galbraith, U11 Girls Club Team

Gene Wolverton & Claire Askew, U11 Boys Club Team

Gene Wolverton & Brandon Schiffner, U13 Boys Club Team

Claire Askew & Christel Mueller, U13 Girls Club Team

Gene Wolverton & Brandon Schiffner, U13 Boys Club Team

Tekki Brown & Kira and Keith Limber, U15/U17 Girls Program

Rob Cadden & Lars Schluter, U15 Boys Club Team

Silas Hecker & Anthony Schultz, U17 Boys Club Team

Gene Doray, High Performance Training

Hoops are Hot in the Shuswap Camp Directors

Rhys Waters, Christel Mueller, Tekki Brown, Rob Cadden

Shuswap Hoops Consitution and Basketball BC Safe Sport Policies

Programs

    Summer Camp Programs-Registration (FULL PROGRAMS WILL BE WAITLISTED)

    *Recommended to complete registration on a desktop or laptop, form can be glitchy on phones

    Day Camp Programs

    *All day camp sessions have a max registration of 24, when the session is full it will be identified on the registration page, if you are waitlisted you will be notified

    **Grades are the grade the athlete will be going into for the 2026-2027 school year

    3on3 Programs

    *3 on 3 Camp Tournament has a max registration of 48, when the session is full it will be identified on the registration page, if you are waitlisted you will be notified

    **Grades are the grade the athlete will be going into for the 2026-2027 school year

    Coaching Clinic and Grade 7/8 Competitive Girls Fall Program

    **please look at coaching development page and fall program page for program posters and more information.

    Registrant Info














    Level of Experience

    T-Shirt Sizes

    Photo Consent

    I give consent for pictures of my child to be used for Shuswap Hoops social media and/or website.

    Shuswap Hoops Basketball Club is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization, and we are always looking for passionate and knowledgeable people to help us out.


    Payment


    Registration fees can be sent via e-transfer to shuswaphoops2023@gmail.com


    Please make password for e-transfer: basketball

    Shuswap Hoops Fall Programming

    Grade 7/8 Girls Competitive Program


    Shuswap Hoops Youth Coaching & Leadership Program

    Application form (please fill out and email back to shuswaphoops2023@gmail.com): Youth Coaching Leadership Program Revised July 14 2026

    BECOME A YOUTH COACH.

    Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference.

    Shuswap Hoops Youth Coaching & Leadership Program

    Applications are now open!

    Are you 12–16 years old and ready to grow as a leader while giving back to the basketball community?

    Join the Shuswap Hoops Youth Coaching & Leadership Program and work alongside experienced coaches to help inspire the next generation of athletes.

    What You'll Do

     Assist with coaching younger players in our Grades 4/5 basketball programs.

     Develop leadership skills through mentorship and hands-on coaching.

     Learn communication, practice planning, teamwork, and how to positively impact young athletes.

    Time Commitment

    • One evening per week during October, 4:15-7:00 pm

    Why Join?

    At Shuswap Hoops, we believe basketball is more than a game.

    It's about building confidence, character, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and courageous leadership.

    This program is your opportunity to grow from athlete to role model while making a lasting impact in our community.

    Only 6 Youth Coaches Will Be Selected!

     Apply today!
    Application form (please fill out and email back to shuswaphoops2023@gmail.com): Youth Coaching Leadership Program Revised July 14 2026

    Applications close soon.

    Thank you to the Shuswap Community Foundation for making this leadership opportunity possible.

     

    Spring Programs

    Recreational Programming

    Gr. 4/5 Boys & Girls "Skills & Thrills"

    Introducing players to the game of basketball.

    Gr. 6/7 Boys & Girls "Skills & Thrills"

    Expanding fundamental skills and playing mini games.

    Gr. 5 - 7 Boys & Girls Friday Night 3 on 3

    Utilizing fundamental skills in 3 on 3 competitions.

     

    Competitive Programming

    Opportunities for athletes (and committed families) who are interested in a competitive basketball experience, including travelling to out-of-town tournaments.

    U11 - Gr. 4/5 Boys & Girls Club Teams

    *note time change not in poster yet. U11 Girls will be practicing at Hillcrest 5:30-6:30pm Mondays.

    U13 - Gr. 6/7 Boys & Girls Club Teams

    U15 - Gr. 8/9 Boys & Girls Club Teams

    U17 - Gr. 10/11 Boys & Girls Club Teams

    Hoops Are Hot in the Shuswap Summer Camp

    Salmon Arm Secondary School

    August 10 - 13, 2026

    Beginner Ballers 

    Introducing the sport of basketball, emphasizing fun and physical literacy.

    Boys & Girls going into gr. 1-3

    Fun Ballers 45’s 

    Learning the fundamental skills of basketball.

    Boys & Girls going into gr. 4/5

    Future Stars 67’s

    Developing the fundamental skills of basketball using a games-based approach.

    Boys & girls going into gr. 6/7

    Compete Camps 

    Refining higher-level skills, strategies and tactics in a competitive environment.

    Junior Compete Camp 

    Boys & Girls going into gr. 7-9

    Senior Compete Camp 

    Boys & Girls going into gr. 9-12

    3 on 3 Camp Tournament

    Competitive 3 on 3 games over three evenings.

    Boys & Girls.  Jr. Division (going into gr. 7-9) & Sr. Division (going into gr. 10-12)

    HOOPS ARE HOT ADVERTISING POSTER_2026 (1)

    Coaching Development

    Are you interested in coaching basketball in the Shuswap?  If so please contact Christel Mueller shuswaphoops2023@gmail.com to find out more about the opportunities that may exist.

    All new Shuswap Hoops coaches start as an on-court helper or assistant coach with one of our experienced coaches.  This is intended to provide new coaches with on-court mentorship, while also ensuring new coaches are a good fit with our organization.

    All Shuswap Hoops coaches are required to have a criminal record check completed.

    Shuswap Hoops will support all team coaches with advancing their course work and certification in Basketball Canada's Coaching Pathway.

    August 2026 Coaching Clinic
    (For registration, use the registration form on the website. We will need your full mailing address and birthday; all else can be left blank.)

    High School Basketball

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