PICKUP GAMES IN MONTREAL 5 RUNS PER WEEK
5 VS 5
Weekly sessions at ETS Montreal. Open to all levels, organized with referees and scoring table.
GROUP SESSIONS
Group sessions focused on fundamentals, conditioning, and skill development.
FIBA 3X3
The only 3x3 league with FIBA rules in Montreal. Official tournaments with world ranking points.
3-POINT SHOT
Three-point shooting contests and special events throughout the year. Keep an eye on the calendar.
OUR PRINCIPLES
RESPECT
We believe respect is fundamental to a balanced and fair competition. Respect and fairness drive us and our community.
INCLUSIVENESS
Inclusion creates a welcoming atmosphere that offers respect for everybody, allowing everyone to bring their best game.
FRIENDSHIP
We're here to make friends and have fun! Area Courts strives to create a united community that supports and appreciates one another.
WHAT IS FIBA 3X3?
THE SPORT
Officially admitted to the Olympics since 2021, FIBA 3x3 is booming worldwide. We are the pioneers in the development of this sport in the greater Montreal region.
OUR PROGRAM
All year long weekly skills training and scrimmage focused on 3x3 basketball. Our objective is to integrate the pro level circuit (FIBA3x3 World Tour) within the next 2 years.
TOURNAMENTS
We host FIBA3x3 tournaments, three-point contests as well as other special events throughout the year. Participants accumulate points in the world ranking.
SESSIONS TIMETABLE
Season pass with unlimited games, or drop-in for individual sessions. Prior reservation required.
OUR COMMUNITY
MEET THE CREW
NICOLAS MICHAUD
Nicolas a.k.a. Mich, started basketball in France at the age of 7, playing for the Millau team in the departmental and regional championships. He then moved to Quebec at 18 years old, and to Montreal at 21, where he quickly joined the basketball games in Griffintown at ETS. It is here and from 2018 that he will form a strong friendship with the Area Courts family.
DAVID DIEP
David a.k.a. MacD grew up hoping to play at the professional level, but quickly realized that his place was in the background, belonging to the organizing committee, planning tournaments, supporting the teams. By 1994, basketball is part of his daily life, makes him grow, guides him, introduces him to enthusiasts like him and teaches him the fundamentals of life.
MICHEL DOMINIQUE SMEEZY
Smeezy is a basketball enthusiast who coaches at the high school level and the man who MCs all of our events. He has been playing basketball since the age of 14 and never stopped since. His goal is to invigorate others with his passion for basketball however possible.
WILBER TORIBIO
Wilber has been organizing basketball events since 2017 in Montreal's Sud-Ouest area. He has coached high school teams for several years, and currently does private coaching for kids every summer. From pickup games to conditioning trainings, he has driven activities and has been a strong supporter of the city's basketball community.
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