Tournament Info

BC Jr. All Native and Spring Basketball Fest

March 16 – 21, 2025

Tournament Rules, Regulations and Guidelines

The tournament rules set forth the policies, procedures, and rules by which all participating teams will abide by in their preparation and participation for the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) and Spring Basketball Fest. 

BC JR. ALL NATIVE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RULES | The Jr All Native 17U Provincial Championships are the Provincial sport event for BC First Nations basketball community. Each spring break, First Nations teams comprised of high school/middle school athletes at the 17U age groups, competes for the First Nation Provincial Championship title while representing their Home, Nation and Community.

13U and 10U SPRING BASKETBALL FEST RULES | The Spring Basketball Fest is an All-Native Provincial Basketball Tournament being held in conjunction with the 2025 Jr All Native Basketball Tournament. The purpose of the tournament is to develop young athletes, promote community pride, and develop the game of basketball.

Admission

Non-Refundable Presale Week-long Pass| $25

Presale will be available for pickup at Kelowna Secondary (KSS) Sunday from 1:00PM-7:00 PM or anytime during the week after Monday at 10:00 AM

Week-long Pass| $30

Day Pass| $10

** Free admission for Elders 65+ and Youth 12 and under **

 

Opening Ceremonies

The Opening Ceremonies for the Jr. All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) will be held at the UBC Okanagan Campus. Due to the massive increase in teams and limited venue capacity, the ceremonies will be exclusive to coaches, players, and designated guests. We kindly ask all the other supporters to join us for a viewing party and BBQ in the UBC Okanagan Courtyard, where the ceremony will be streamed live on a large outdoor screen as the players parade through into opening ceremonies!

Tune into our @2025JANT Instagram to have the chance to win tickets to the Opening Ceremonies. We encourage families, fans, and spectators to come support their team during the parade and Viewing Party. Bring your Nation’s flags, team banners, signs, pom-poms, or anything festive to show your team spirit as we kick off JANT! Let’s make it a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for everyone!

Previous Champions

2024| Hosted by Nisga’a

17U Girls At’maakw
17U Boys Syilx
13U Girls Gitmidiik Sonics
13U Boys Ahousaht Guardians

2023| Hosted by Snuneymuxw

17U Girls At’maakw
17U Boys Laxgalts’ap Noosik
13U Girls Cowichan Surge
13U Boys Van Isle Seawolves

2022| Hosted by Syilx 

17U Girls Syilx
17U Boys Syilx
13U Girls At’maakwii
13U Boys Gitmidiik Lightning

2019| Hosted by Haisla

17U Girls Gitxsan Jr. Mystics
17U Boys Prince Rupert Tribesmen
13U Girls Xaisla ‘Texsemalas
13U Boys Laxgalts’ap Noosik

 

JANT 2025

Be part of the excitement! Whether you’re a player, volunteer, or fan, we welcome everyone to join us in creating an unforgettable tournament experience