2026 Junior All Native Tournament: BC Jr. All Native & Bandits Basketball Fest in Langley
The Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) is one of the biggest basketball tournaments in Canada, drawing over 1,200 youth athletes, over 10,000 travellers and over 100 teams from across the province
Date/Time: Mar 17 2026, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Langley, Langley Events Centre along with RE Mountain Secondary, Langley Secondary, Walnut Grove Secondary, Peter Ewart Middle and Yorkson Creek Middle schools
More than 100 Indigenous communities will be attending and represented at the annual tournament.
On behalf of VanCity Nation Basketball, Vancouver Bandits Basketball, Bandits Community Foundation and Kwantlen First Nation, we are honoured to welcome you to our territory and the 2026 Jr. All-Native & Bandits Basketball Fest. This event is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of culture, community and upholding our youth.
Langley Events Centre will serve as the tournament’s primary venue, hosting the opening ceremony on March 15 and championship games on March 20.
The Jr All Native 17U Provincial Championships are the Provincial sport event for BC First Nations basketball community. Each spring break, First Nations teams comprised of high school/middle school athletes at the 17U age groups, competes for the First Nation Provincial Championship title while representing their Home, Nation and Community. The Bandits Basketball Fest is an All-Native Provincial Basketball Tournament being held in conjunction with the 2026 Jr All-Native Basketball Tournament. The purpose of the tournament is to develop young athletes, promote community pride, and develop the game of basketball.
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