Frequently Asked Questions
The after-school program, training, camps, scholarships, pricing — and the honest answers about what isn’t confirmed yet.
What is Chatham Kings?+
Chatham Kings is a basketball organisation in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. We run a weekday after-school program for ages 8–14, coach private and small-group training for ages 8–18, run camps and clinics during school breaks, hold scholarship spots for families who need them, and run adult leagues and drop-in runs for players 18+. Our long-term goal is to bring a professional basketball team to Chatham-Kent.
What is the after-school program?+
A Monday-to-Friday program for ages 8–14 running 4:00–6:00 PM. Each afternoon has a homework block, coached skill development, small-sided games, and a short team talk before pickup. It's a development and mentorship program, not a daycare.
How much does the after-school program cost?+
Two days a week is $159 a month, three days is $219, and unlimited (Monday to Friday) is $299. Drop-in days are $25 when there's space. Pricing is per child.
When does the after-school program start, and where?+
The start date and venue aren't confirmed yet, and we won't publish either until they are. Registering costs nothing, holds your place in the first cohort, and means you hear the moment both are locked in.
How much does training cost?+
Private sessions are $99, or $379 for a four-session package. Small-group pods are $65 per player for two players, $55 for three, and $50 for four, per session. The four-week pod program is $199 per player, and tryout prep is $199 per player.
Can training help my kid make a team?+
That's exactly what tryout prep is built for — shooting mechanics, ball-handling, footwork, and basketball IQ, plus mock-evaluation reps so tryout day isn't the first time it's mattered. We can't promise a roster spot, but we can make sure your kid walks in prepared.
Do you run basketball camps?+
Yes. Camps run during school breaks — early-bird registration is $225 and regular is $249. Dates and venue for the next camp aren't confirmed yet; registering locks in the early-bird rate and puts you first in line when they are.
Do you offer scholarship spots?+
Yes. Cost shouldn't decide whether a kid gets to play. We hold scholarship spots in every program, funded by sponsors and community support. Mention it when you register or get in touch — it's handled privately.
What does "From After School to the Pros" mean?+
It describes where the organisation is going — from after-school programs today toward a professional team for Chatham-Kent — not a promise about any individual child. Almost nobody turns pro, and we're not going to suggest otherwise.
Is the professional team confirmed?+
No — it's a goal. Nothing is confirmed and no league has committed. Community support (pledges, season-ticket interest, partners) is how the case gets made. See Back the Dream.
Are you starting a rep league or an Ontario Basketball club?+
No. Chatham Kings is not registering a club program with Ontario Basketball, and we're not here to replace the organisations already running rep and travel basketball in Chatham-Kent. Our programs help kids develop and make the teams that already exist.
Who can play in the adult leagues?+
Our leagues are for adults 18 and over, and drop-in pickup runs are open to ages 16+. You can register a full team or sign up as an individual and we'll place you on a roster.
How can I get involved beyond playing?+
You can sponsor a scholarship spot, back a program, volunteer as a coach or mentor, or help us secure gym time. The Community page has the details and a form that reaches us directly.
Is Chatham Kings a registered charity?+
No — Chatham Kings is not a registered charity, so contributions aren't tax-receiptable. We'd rather be upfront about that than let anyone assume otherwise.