The new OBA Competitive Player Transfer Policy will be in effect for the 2015-2016 season. It is important that club members, players and parents are informed about this new policy. The following is a brief summary of the policy.
If a competitive player would like to change clubs they must obtain a release from their current club. In addition, the player or club they are transferring to is required to pay a $50 transfer fee to the OBA as well as a $250 transfer fee to the club the player was released from. For example, if a player from another club transfers to Goulbourn and plays on one of our competitive teams, Goulbourn is required to pay a $50 transfer fee to the OBA and a $250 transfer fee to the club the player came from. EOBA clubs can waive the club to club fee but the OBA fee must be paid. The OBA does offer exceptions to the transfer policy such as when a player moves outside of their geographic region or when a club no longer offers a program at a given age group. In these cases the player is automatically released and the club to club transfer fee is waived but the OBA transfer fee still applies.
If you require further information or clarification on the new policy, please visit the Ontario Basketball Association website or contact our Competitive Program VP.
