WILBA SUMMER CAMP
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Guest Speakers and Staff Improvement
SPACE IS LIMITED - 60 Campers per week
Register Now - while there are still open spaces available.
The WILBA SUMMER CAMP is pleased to announce a great list of guest speakers for the upcoming summer camp weekly sessions.
June 23rd to June 27th (4 days)
June 30th to July 4th (4 days)
July 7th to July 11th (5 days)
July 14th to July 18th (5 days)
July 21st to 25th (5 days)
July 28th to Aug 1st (5 days)
Camp hours – 9:00am to 3:00pm
We want to provide our campers with an opportunity to learn from the most elite coaches in the province who will share their coaching expertise with the campers.
The following coaches have committed to speak on the following dates:
June 25th - François René
Head Coach - Vanier College Cheetahs Women’s Basketball
July 2nd - Etienne Couture (Level 4 NCCP (in progress))
Technical Expert Youth Basketball Development. Former coaching staff member at Bishop’s University.
July 9th - Steve Cassavi
Head Coach -Women’s Basketball Champlain College, Lennoxville Cougars
July 10th - Aleksandar Mitrovic
Head Coach - Men’s Basketball Concordia University Stingers
July 16th - Dan Martin
Head Coach Men’s Basketball - Champlain College St. Lambert Cavaliers and Team Quebec
July 23rd - Mike Chmielewski.
Head Coach Men’s Basketball - Brébeuf College Dynamiques. Current Provincial Champions – 2024-2025.
July 30th - John Dangelas.
Former Head Coach Champlain College St. Lambert Cavaliers and former coaching staff member at McGill University. Developed over 30 players that played NCAA basketball in the U.S.
CAMP STAFFING
The WILBA Summer Camp is also pleased to announce that we have added current University and CEGEP student-athletes to our roster of camp counsellors and coaches to provide positive role models for our campers.
Space is limited to 60 campers per week as we seek to provide a 7/8:1 camper to staff ratio which ensures a safe learning environment.
We have a great camp experience waiting for all potential campers skill’s level. A unique experience awaits all campers and allows for the opportunity to learn at one’s own given pace.
Sign up to reserve your spot. We are filling up fast!
Learn More About Our Organization
History of The West Island Lakers Basketball Association
The West Island Lakers Basketball Association (WILBA) is a non-profit organization which was started in the 1960’s. WILBA is committed in doing what is right for the players. In 1999 we started a girls league and today our membership averages at about 1000 members each year. The association offers an excellent house league as well as an amazing competitive program that has 11 Intercity teams competing in the Montreal Basketball League and the Quebec Basketball Federation.
We have programs for kids as young as 5 years old in Jr. NBA all the way to 18 in Juvenile division.
Coaches and assistant coaches receive training through clinics.
The referees and minor official staff are developed from within the organization.
In the mid 1990’s, the association started the House League All Star Day to showcase the enormous talent in the league. Each year since the initial event, All Star day has become bigger and better as more parents, grandparents and friends coming out to watch this spectacle. At each level the league convenors and coaches select the top players from their teams (for a total of 20 players per level). Each team is represented by a minimum of 2 players. The convenors select 2 honorary coaches from their level who best represent the spirit of the league. Games are played with equal participation, so that all players have the same number of shifts. The quality of games and atmosphere during the tournament is superb.
In 2001, the West Island Lakers Basketball Association became affiliated with the Sian Bradwell Fund. 100% of the money raised from the All Star is donated to the Fund, which purchases medical equipment for the Montreal Children’s Hospital to provide better diagnosis and treatment for children with cancer. Funds are raised through the sale of refreshments at the canteen, a prize draws, and the collection of donations. The weekend ends with an extremely popular “CELEBRITY GAME” that attracts hundreds of spectators.
