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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.

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, competitive opportunities.
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 build lasting memories while representing their region on a national stage.

eligibility

To be eligible for competition in the 2025-26 circuit, players must have valid identification and be born in 2010-2011. 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.

how to register

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

To complete the registration process, you must have the information below for your team's roster. This information is mandatory to complete the registration and register your team. Teams cannot be scheduled unless they are registered and their full roster information has been included in the registration.

Player first and last name
Player date of birth (players born 2010 or later)
Player jersey number

STEP 1: ROSTER REGISTRATION
Create your TeamLinkt account and register your roster. You will need to include the information above for the full roster (maximum 15 players). This information is important for the game sheets, so please ensure it is accurate. Changes to your roster can be made through the TeamLinkt app up to the registration deadline for each session. Game sheets are then printed, so please ensure your roster information is accurate. After the session, changes can be made to the roster up to the registration deadline for the next session and so on until December 31st when the rosters lock for the remainder of the season. Any changes made to the roster after the session's registration deadline will not be reflected on the game sheet. Please note that only registered players on the rosters are eligible to participate and therefore, manual additions to rosters on game day are prohibited.

ROSTER REGISTRATION

STEP 2: NJC SESSION REGISTRATION
Adding sessions after the roster registration is simple. Log back into your account and register for the session(s) you are attending. Payment for each session is required upon registration and can be made online using a credit or debit card.
PLEASE NOTE that teams MUST be registered and paid in full at least 3 weeks prior to the session date to be included in the schedule.

NJC SESSIONS REGISTRATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Players must be born in 2010 or later
Teams must be registered at LEAST 3 weeks prior to the session. Late registrations will not be considered.
Teams must register online.
Rosters must be submitted online BEFORE the first session the team is attending
Teams must participate in 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 Championship - $1,000.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)
- All National Junior Circuit Sessions + Championship ($600.00 discount) - $5,150.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)
- 3 (4) Game National Junior Circuit Sessions + Championship ($300.00 discount) - $4,500.00 (paid by credit card/debit card online when registering)

THANK YOU AND ENJOY THE CIRCUIT!
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact us.