Rain Basketball Academy

"we run as one"

ABOUT RBA  image
"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.  
Run N Gun Youth Basketball League  image
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

TitleDateLocation
RBA Run and Gun Youth Basketball League27 Sep 2024Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Ucluelet Summer Basketball Camp19 Aug 2024Ucluelet, BC, Canada
Ucluelet Summer Basketball Camp22 Jul 2024Ucluelet, BC, Canada
Next Level Basketball Event08 Jun 2024Duncan, BC, Canada
SVIBA - Island Summer Shootout25 May 2024Victoria, BC, Canada
Next Level May Mayhem11 May 2024Duncan, BC, Canada
Dime Valley Basketball Event04 May 2024Courtenay, BC, Canada
Run n Gun Youth Basketball League22 Sep 2023Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Back2School Program (B2S)11 Sep 2023Alberni Athletic Hall
Next Level Summer Tip-off08 Jul 2023Duncan, BC, Canada
SVIBL - Canadian Summer Tipoff Tournament17 Jun 2023Victoria, BC, Canada
Next Level Basketball Tournament13 May 2023Duncan, BC, Canada
Dime Valley Basketball Tournament06 May 2023Courtenay, 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.

Nick Seredick

Coach U13 Boys

Malcolm McAulay

Coach U13 Boys

Dominic Wynans

Coach U14 Boys

Yvan St. Onge

Coach U16 Boys

Andy Greig

Coach U13 Boys

  • Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada