Refund Policy:

Withdrawal of players causes significant disruption to the player assessment and team placement process.  The Club wishes to discourage such disruption in order to be fair to players and families remaining with the Club.  Based on the same principles of fairness, the Club also wishes to discourage “club hopping” whereby players tryout for numerous clubs hoping to acquire the highest division placement possible.  

Refunds shall only be available in very limited circumstances.  In instances where a refund is in dispute the Board shall give preference to not allowing a refund.

Refunds should always be subject to a refund fee set by the Board in its absolute discretion.  Refund fees may be used to recoup costs that must be incurred in advance of registration (eg. facilities, uniforms, equipment, staff, insurance, etc) and may also be used as a means of discouraging withdrawal given the increasing instances of “club hopping” and its negative impact on remaining players and Club staff.

A player who withdraws prior to participating in the second player assessment may request a refund limited to 75% of the registration fee.

Unless otherwise stated in this policy, refunds will not be given after completion of the second assessment.

Refunds may be considered for exceptional medical or family reasons.  Request must be made in writing to the Administrative and Technical Director and will be considered by the Board of Directors.  The Board has full discretion in making any decisions, including the discretion to apply any refund fee the Club deems appropriate given the timing and circumstances.

Basketball Nova Scotia and the Metro Basketball Association have certain eligibility rules related to high school basketball:

Basketball Nova Scotia:

1. Players making a varsity team at a Division 1 or Division 2 high school are no longer eligible to play in Provincial championships.
2. Players making a Division 3 or lower varsity team or a junior varsity team remain eligible to play in Provincial championships.

Metro Basketball Association:

1. Players making a varsity team at a Division 1 high school are no longer eligible to play in league competition.
2. Players making a Division 2 or lower varsity team or a junior varsity team remain eligible to play in league competition.

Pursuant to the foregoing, Division 1 and Division 2 varsity players do not have the option to enjoy the entirety of a Club season (ie. league play and Provincials).  Accordingly, a full refund will be provided upon request less a $25 refund fee.

Pursuant to the foregoing, Division 3 or lower varsity players and junior varsity players are able to enjoy the entirety of a Club season and still participate in high school basketball.  These players are encouraged to continue to play with the Hurricanes, but will be provided a refund upon request subject to a $75 refund fee. 

Metro Basketball Association rosters are locked after the second weekend of league play (note: this is at the Metro Basketball Association’s discretion and is subject to change without notice).  No refunds will be issued for players who have not made a written request to the Club to be removed from a roster prior to the rosters being locked. The player is fully and solely responsible for monitoring roster locking deadlines.