Guides and pathways
Practical guides from our editors, each with a last-reviewed date and sources. Editor visits never count toward parent ratings.
- GuideBasketballHow Youth Basketball Works in BC: A Parent's Guide for Greater VancouverCommunity programs, house leagues, academies, club teams with tryouts and school teams: how youth basketball fits together in BC, how age groups work, and what to ask a club.Reviewed 2026-10-20
- GearBasketballHow to Choose Kids' Basketball Shoes by Age and SizeSelection criteria, not model picks: how to measure, how much growth room to leave, indoor vs. outdoor outsoles, what research says about high-tops, when to replace, buying used, and a checklist.Reviewed 2026-10-20