Congratulations to the 2025 champions of:
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Kole Squared (Men's)
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Haisla (Ladies)
After a nailbiter weekend of basketball, we close the 2025 event celebrating this year's champions and another successful cultural warming through sport.
In the Men's Division, the top three teams were:
- Kole Squared
- Swishkabobs
- Gitmidiik
Allstars
- Kole Jones
- Ben Marc
- Russell Reece
- Kaine Wesley
- Andrew Nyce
MVP Kai Leighton
Best defensive: Kobe McKnight
Mr. Hustle: Gage Ladouceur
Most Inspirational: Grayson Stevens
In the Ladies Division, the top three teams were:
- Haisla
- Rain
- Thunder
Allstars
- Sydney Siemens
- Cheyenna Wilson
- Natalie Harris
- Alexis Ryan
- Elaynia Scott
MVP: McKenna Stevens
Best Defensive: Kierra Stevens
Ms. Hustle: Brooke Gray
Inspirational: Felicity Green
About this event
First held in 2005, the Kitamaat Open annual basketball tournament came at a time when both the Haisla and District of Kitimat recognized that the relationship between the communities was struggling.
It was a snowy January when the inaugural event was held, to modest success. From those humble beginnings it has grown in stature and is a staple competition for many teams. The success of the partnership and tournament comes from the philosophy of ‘cultural spirit’ through sport.
You can learn more about the 2025 and scroll photos through the event's Facebook page: 18th Annual Kitamaat Open Basketball Tournament. This page is operated by event volunteers.
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