Helix Rise Basketball was established in 2023. With the love of the game in mind and wanting to open additional opportunities for our youth here in London, Ontario we have been working to bring our club to life. It is important for us to not only create great players on the court, but great humans off the court as well. We are a team player oriented club that believes defense wins games. Being coachable tops the list. If an athlete is willing to listen and learn, our coaches will give everything they have in them to push them to become the best well-rounded version of themselves they can be.
When creating our logo, we wanted something simple and straight to the point and knew we wanted to support local. A helix as the outer circle, lines to indicate a basketball and the word RISE – voila – HELIX RISE BASKETBALL. Thanks to JD Communication and Design for making it happen.
When designing our uniforms we were happy to be able to continue to support local. We wanted to stay true to our colours, include specific logos, and have a style that stands out. Thank you to TKO Jersey Co. for turning our vision into reality.
We would also like to give a shoutout to local photographer Jana with Jana Burns Photography who captures our Media Day Photos for us. Jana is easy to work with and her photos assist us with our social media posts all year long!
We are strong believers that team bonding off the court helps the group feel more comfortable and trusting on the court. We plan events throughout the season to strengthen the bond between the team. We also understand the importance of giving back and are always looking for new ways to do this. Our tournaments we host will be linked to a local charity and in lieu of spectator fees, we will ask for donations for the charity. As well, our older athletes will be asked to help pass on their knowledge and skills to the house league groups.
| MISSION |
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| To establish a safe and enjoyable experience for our athletes while enhancing fundamentals, teamwork and confidence; both on and off the court. |
| VISION |
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| To lead diverse athletes to aspire to be the best person they can be through development, working together, and making a difference; both within their team and their community. |
| VALUES |
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| We believe in… RESILIENCE – understanding the ability to rise above INCLUSIVE – creating a safe setting where everyone is encouraged and developed SPORTSMANSHIP – remembering how you act reflects the whole club EXCELLENCE – bringing your best to everything you do |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Pledge
- We pledge to provide an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming basketball environment for all.
- We will ensure everyone feels safe and that they belong, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record of suspension has been ordered.
- We firmly stand against any form of racism, discrimination, or harassment.
- We will strive to provide programming that targets underrepresented groups, while reducing systemic and overt barriers to participation.
- We commit to ongoing education to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Safety in Numbers
The Rule of Two is a leading practice to ensure a safe sport environment for all. The goal of the Rule of Two is to ensure all interactions and communications are in open, observable, and justifiable settings.
Canadian Sport Helpline
Abuse, harassment, and discrimination is not acceptable ever, including in a sport environment. If you have witnessed such an incident it should be reported. The Abuse-Free Sport Helpline is a free, anonymous, confidential and independent service in both English and French. You can reach them by phone, text, or email.
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