national junior circuit (njc)

The premier platform for junior boys basketball in canada

The National Junior Circuit (NJC) is an all-inclusive initiative designed to showcase the best junior boys’ high school and prep programs from across the country. With national reach and elite competition, NJC is the premier stage for Canada’s rising basketball talent.

eligibility

To be eligible for competition in the 2026-27 circuit, players must have valid identification and be born in 2011-2012. Students may only play for one NJC team, and must play in at least one full session to be eligible for the National Championship event. There will be NO exceptions or allowances for overage players.
Also of note:
1. NJC players are eligible to play in the NSC/TPC preliminary sessions as long as it’s for the same school’s participating senior program. These same junior-aged players will be eligible to participate in either or both NJC/NSC/TPC Championship events.
2. The NJC will allow a grade 8 or underage player to compete in the NJC if they are registered in your program. These same players would also be eligible for the NJC Championship event.
3. NJC players will be eligible to participate in The Platinum Circuit sessions/Championship as long as they are registered at the same school where all the Platinum Circuit team attend. An NJC player that is going to be brought up must be approved by our Board;
4. The NJC will be accepting Scholastic/Rep/Club teams as in previous years, it will be a mixed schedule of Prep/Rep.
5. If a student-athlete transfers mid-season to another program participating in a circuit, that student-athlete may NOT be eligible for any future events. The transfer’s new program can submit an application outlining any special circumstances for the transfer. This application will be verified by the previous program, reviewed and voted on by our Executive Board before that student-athlete participates in a future circuit weekend.
6. The NJC reserves the right to accept or deny a team's participation in the National Junior Circuit sessions and/or championship.

CIRCUIT FORMAT

Weekend Sessions - 5 sessions plus a National Championship
Flexible Participation - Teams may register for one or multiple sessions
3 Games Per Session - Consistent, competiitive opportunities
4 Games Option Per Session - Providing additional opportunities for game play
Player Of The Game - Selected for each game
FIBA Rules - 4 x 10 minute quarters, ensuring international standards
National Representation - Featuring Canada's best high school and prep teams

THE NJC EXPERIENCE

Beyond competition, the NJC is about building connections, developing talent and creating pathways for the next generation of Canadian basketball.

Elite Competition - High level junior boys competing against the best from coast to coast.
National Exposure - Bringing together top programs for a true Canadian basketball experience.
Expert Guidance - An Advisory Board of Canada's top coaches and builders shaping the circuit.
Unforgettable Experience - Student-athletes building lasting memories while representing their region on a national stage.

Team registration and roster instructions

**If you are new to the National Junior Circuit, please complete our application form prior to registering. Thank you!**

Use the link below to register your team for the NJC sessions you will be participating in.
Your registration confirmation email will include a Join Code and registration links. These must be sent to all players and Coaching Staff so they can complete their individual roster registration.
Once a player or Coaching Staff member has completed the registration process, they will appear on your TeamLinkt roster. Registered Coaching Staff can view and monitor their roster on the TeamLinkt app to ensure all players and staff are registered.

NJC SESSION REGISTRATION

NJC PLAYER REGISTRATION WITH JOIN CODE

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NJC COACH REGISTRATION WITH JOIN CODE

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registration requirements

All players and Coaching Staff must be registered before the registration deadline for each session. Registration is required for:

Inclusion on the official team roster
Inclusion on the game sheet
Entrance to the venue
Eligibility to participate in the session

The maximum roster size is:
15 players
4 Coaching Staff members

After each session, roster changes may be made through the TeamLinkt app until the registration deadline for the next session. This process will continue until December 31, when all rosters will be locked for the remainder of the season.
Any roster changes made after a session’s registration deadline will not appear on the game sheet for that session.
Only players who are officially registered and listed on the team roster and game sheet are eligible to participate. Manual additions to rosters on game day are not permitted.
Please also ensure that all Coaching Staff members complete their registration so their names appear on the approved list at the venue entrance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Players must be born in 2011 or later
Teams must be registered at LEAST 3 weeks prior to the session. Late registrations will not be considered.
Teams must register online and payment must be made at the time of registration by credit card or debit card.
Rosters must be completed through player and Coaching Staff registration BEFORE registration deadline for the session the team is participating in.
Teams must participate in a minimum of 12 games to qualify for the National Junior Circuit Championship
National Junior Circuit Registration Fees:
- National Junior Circuit Session - $950.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)
- National Junior Circuit Session (Add 4th game) - $320.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)
- National Junior Circuit Championship - $1,000.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)
- All National Junior Circuit Sessions (3 games per session) + Championship - ($600.00 discount) - $5,150.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)