London Basketball Club

About London Basketball Club

London Basketball Club is a not-for-profit community organization located in the Wortley Village neighbourhood on Elmwood Ave E. The club serves the local community by providing affordable youth athletics and basketball training. The organization offers basketball programs designed to follow the Long Term Athletic Development pathway established by Canada Basketball. The club provides various levels of training, including programs for elementary-aged children and teams ranging from U12 to U19. The coaching staff includes Peter Chapman, a high school teacher with a decade of club experience; Darren Tranberg, an elementary teacher with over twenty-five years of experience; Alyssa Da Silva, a Human Kinetics student and student trainer; and Rebecca Wylie, a local nursing student and former collegiate athlete. Founded in January 2020, the club was established to provide a structured community environment for young athletes. The organization highlights the success of its coaching team, noting that their U19 girls team placed in the top three in the province in Division 1 in 2022. The club also offers financial aid options, specifically mentioning Jumpstart and Kidsport financial aid for participants.