Elite Teams Head to Edmonton For the Swoosh Volvo Challenge

Eight NTB Elite teams will head to Edmonton this weekend to compete in the Swoosh Volvo Challenge. Last season our teams had tremendous success at this tournament. The Swoosh Volvo Challenge is one of the biggest tournaments in Western Canada. Last year over 150 teams competed in the tournament; NTB teams finished with a 28-8 record and brought home 5 Championship trophies and two 2nd place trophies. Four teams finished the tournament with a perfect record.

Northern Trailblazers Basketball 11U Team (2022 Swoosh Volvo 11U Division Champions)

2022 Swoosh Volvo Tournament Records

Team RecordPlace
11U Boys3-12nd place
11U Girls4-01st place
U13 Boys5-01st place
U13 Girls4-01st place
U14 Boys 3-1N/A
U15 Girls1-3N/A
15U Boys3-11st place
U16 Boys4-01st place
18U Boys 2-22nd place

Teams Participating

-11U Girls

-11U A Boys

-11U B Boys

-13U Boys

-15U A Boys

-15U B Boys

-U16 Girls

-18U Boys

Spring 2023 Season Update

So far this season NTB Elite teams have competed in 5 tournaments and have a 32-24 record. This season has been the busiest Spring season to date. Elite teams have already travelled to Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, and Saskatoon.

Coaching Staff

CoachesYears
Rachel Ivey5
Adri Ivey5
Grace Lokole5
Jeremy Fresz5
Tatenda Matutu5
Shawn Fitzgerald 4
Nathan Okoh 1
Northern Trailblazers Basketball U16 Team (2022 Swoosh Volvo U16 Division Champions)