Rain Basketball Academy

"we run as one"

"Basketball isn't just a sport. It's an art, one that must be mastered to succeed."
Stephen Curry

We are passionate basketball people who want to pass on our knowledge and love for the game of basketball.

We want to promote the game of basketball and inspire the development of well-rounded athletes, both on and off the court. Through teamwork, discipline, and respect, we strive to create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters growth, learning, and excellence. We aim to provide opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to improve their abilities, to compete at a higher level, and to make lifelong connections with fellow athletes, coaches, referees and fans. Our ultimate goal is to instill a passion and love for basketball that extends beyond our club and enriches the lives of all our members and community.

At RBA, we want each athlete to exceed their own perceived limitations, and to push their own boundaries. We want to create limitless possibilities on the basketball court and hope this leads to limitless possibilities off the court in life.

Competitive Club Team Program.

Our club teams are competitive teams that travel all over Vancouver Island to play and compete in a competitive environment.

Basketball Camps.

Learn fundamental and advanced basketball skills at our camps.

Individual, Small Group and Team Development.

Do you or your team want to take your game to the next level? This program might be for you!

RBA Run and Gun Youth Basketball League

BACK, September 2024.

Back2School Program (B2S)

This program is an opportunity for athletes to prepare for the upcoming high school tryouts and upcoming season. Get a head start on your competition. More details September 2024.

Youth Ignite League

Ignite your passion for basketball with this program.

Run n Gun Youth Basketball League

MOST POPULAR

C$140

Scroll down to read more about this program.

RBA Run and Gun Youth Basketball League is back for the fall of 2024.
Our league is open to all young ballers aged 14-18 or in grades 9-12 or graduated in 2024.
Develop your skills, make new friends, and experience the thrill of friendly competition.
Register as an individual and we will create teams to make the league and play as fair and fun as possible.
We will be playing 2 x 16-minute halves, referees, scorekeepers, music, and more.

***Important dates to remember:
Registration closes: Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Drafting of teams: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Team list and game schedule: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, after the draft.
League starts: Friday: September 27, 2024
League completed: Friday, November 22, 2024

***Important information:
We will be running Friday, November 8 in Ucluelet at Ucluelet Secondary School. We have rented a 56-passenger bus with a professional driver to transport us to and from Ucluelet. We plan to leave from the Alberni Athletic Hall parking lot at 5:30 pm and expect to return for drop off at the same location by 11:30 pm.

Thanks to our major sponsors Parksville Boathouse and KingFisher Boats. Special thanks to the District of Ucluelet Recreation Department for working with us to make it possible to host one night in Ucluelet.

SPACE IS LIMITED to 60 athletes, so don't hesitate, register now!!!

Past Events

Title	Date	Day	Location
RBA Run and Gun Youth Basketball League	27 Sep 2024	Friday	Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Ucluelet Summer Basketball Camp	19 Aug 2024	Monday	Ucluelet, BC, Canada
Ucluelet Summer Basketball Camp	22 Jul 2024	Monday	Ucluelet, BC, Canada
Next Level Basketball Event	08 Jun 2024	Saturday	Duncan, BC, Canada
SVIBA - Island Summer Shootout	25 May 2024	Saturday	Victoria, BC, Canada
Next Level May Mayhem	11 May 2024	Saturday	Duncan, BC, Canada
Dime Valley Basketball Event	04 May 2024	Saturday	Courtenay, BC, Canada
Run n Gun Youth Basketball League	22 Sep 2023	Friday	Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Back2School Program (B2S)	11 Sep 2023	Monday	Alberni Athletic Hall
Next Level Summer Tip-off	08 Jul 2023	Saturday	Duncan, BC, Canada
SVIBL - Canadian Summer Tipoff Tournament	17 Jun 2023	Saturday	Victoria, BC, Canada
Next Level Basketball Tournament	13 May 2023	Saturday	Duncan, BC, Canada
Dime Valley Basketball Tournament	06 May 2023	Saturday	Courtenay, BC, Canada

Steve Sperger

Director of RBA & Coach U17/16 Boys

Alecia Sperger

CAO

Craig Brooks

Coach U13 Girls

Jess Black

Coach U15 Boys

Andy Pavan

Coach U17 Boys

Youth Ignite League

Team leaders

Aiden Poirier-Barnes, Ethan St Onge, Scott Cisaroski, Sam Murray, Jackson Higgins, Nick Cross, Jayden Miguez, Luca Centomo, Leif Aasen, William Rhyno.