Sports Leagues and Tournaments

Oakville Recreational Basketball League (ORBL) games are held between 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre:

• Mondays – Men’s Recreational Basketball
• Wednesdays – Men’s Advanced Basketball
• Thursdays – Men’s Recreational 35+ Basketball

ORBL divisions

Recreational teams are players with knowledge and those looking to develop their skills with some game experience.

Advanced is for more experienced players with tournament experience.

Jerseys and referees

Basketball teams require matching jerseys with different numbers. If you register as a team but do not have matching jerseys, the league will provide jerseys for an extra fee of $22.50 (plus tax) per person.

Two referees will officiate the basketball games.

The Oakville Recreational Hockey League (ORHL) operates out of Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Games will start between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., depending on registration numbers. Different divisions play on different nights:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – Recreational
• Tuesdays – Developmental, Women's Recreation/Intermediate and Women's Competitive
• Wednesdays – Hall of Fame
• Thursdays – Intermediate and 35+ Intermediate

ORHL divisions

• 35+ Intermediate is for players 35 years and older, who have played hockey at a competitive level in the past.
• Developmental is suitable for players that are brand new to hockey or just looking to get back on their skates in a low competitive hockey league where participation and skill development are emphasized. Team registration is not available for this level.
• Hall of Fame is geared toward players ages 40+ looking to stay fit, active and play against players with similar skill.
• Recreational is for players with hockey experience who haven't played at a high level in the past, comparable to most other D/E level hockey leagues in the GTA.
• Women’s Competitive is a competitive level and players are looking to have fun while playing against women with similar skills. This division can be tiered based on registration.
• Women’s Daytime games are fun and competitive for those at the recreational/intermediate level.
• Women’s Recreational/ Intermediate division is for women who are looking for a low-competitive environment. Fair play and fun are emphasized. The division will be tiered based on team registrations.
• Co-ed teams (ages 18+) will play with specific rules suited for a fun safe environment.

Getting registered

Teams (with a minimum of 15/maximum of 19 players, plus a goalie) should email orhl@oakville.ca to register.

Individual players will be slotted into a team based on registration numbers and openings. Visit the Registration Help page for details about creating an account for our new registration and booking system. Some restrictions apply.

Schedules, referees and jerseys

All ORHL leagues run with certified referees and offer 12-24 guaranteed games (depending on the night and season), including playoffs. Check your registration confirmation carefully for exclusion dates.

All teams require matching jerseys with different numbers. If you register as a team but do not have matching jerseys, the league will provide jerseys for an extra fee of $225 (tax included).

For more information, please call 905-845-6601, ext. 7209 or email orhl@oakville.ca.

Oakville Recreational Pickleball League (ORPL) for mixed, men’s and women’s divisions at Levels 3.0 and 3.5+ operates out of Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre.

Games are held between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Game start times will vary. Teams play best two-out-of-three matches per game with regulation scoring to 11.

ORPL skill levels

• Level 3.0 is for players with a consistent serve who are able to make all basic strokes and returns on medium-paced balls reliably (attempts lobs and dinks).
• Level 3.5+ is for players with consistent control and placement of medium-paced shots. You are able to return fast-paced shots with some success, demonstrate shot variety and anticipate opponent’s shots. You can play aggressively at the non-volley zone, dink often and have dinking rallies. Learning the strategy of doubles play.

Officiating, skill level and substitutions

Games will be self-officiated and scores must be submitted to the convenor at the end of each game. A convener will be present during all games.

If you are unsure of your skill level, please attend one of the Oakville Skills Assessment clinics before signing up for the league.

A sub player list will be available for fill-in players who are not registered in the league. All subs will be emailed if a fill-in player is required and spaces will be allocated first-come, first-serve.

Oakville Recreational Volleyball League (ORVL) games are held at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre. The Recreational division plays between 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Co-ed Intermediate/Advanced games are held on Sundays between 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.

ORVL divisions

Recreational:

• This is the ideal division for beginner volleyball players, featuring players that lack experience and/or are learning the basic skills of the sport.
• Players registering for this league should abide by the "fun-first" mentality. Focus is often on getting the ball over the net rather than executing three passes.
• Players generally do not have specific player positions (i.e. power, setting, middle, etc.).

Intermediate:

• This division is for teams that are looking for more of a challenge than the Recreational level. Most players on the team typically have some experience playing volleyball, although a few players on the team may be new or above average in skill.
• Typically, three contacts are made before returning the ball over the net to the opponent. Passes are not always accurate, but some blocking will occur.
• Players may have specific positions.

Spaces are limited. Divisions may be combined depending on the number of registrations.

Officiating and time keeping

A convener and timekeeper will be available to assist in officiating if required.