Season 2 of the V League brought back our 3v3 Friday night format. Players dropped in each week, formed teams, and competed to stack as many wins as possible. At the end of the season, the player with the most wins earned a prize. The league stayed true to its core: fun, competition, and open access.

Who Joined:

• Ages ranged from 16 to 28 (average age: ~21)
• 26 participants total
• Neighbourhoods:  Regent Park, Moss Park, Bleecker, Esplanade, Blake, and East York.

Background & Experience:

• Majority (≈70%) had played in V League before (returning players)
• Players brought a mix of community league and drop-in basketball experience

What They Wanted:

• Improve basketball skills
• Play with friends and enjoy the game
• Meet new people and expand community ties
• Stay active and to keep busy
• Focus on personal health and fitness

Representation:

• Predominantly East African, alongside Black/African American, South Asian, North African, Middle Eastern, Central African, and White participants
• Strong community ties in Regent Park and surrounding downtown neighbourhoods
• Mix of competitive and recreational players

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