From National Championships to Your Backyard Court

Canada's top U23 men's and women's teams gathered at The Bentway in Toronto for the Sun Life Canada Hoops 3x3 National Championships this past weekend—an action-packed, family-friendly showcase under the Gardiner Expressway. Hosted by Sun Life and Canada Basketball, the event brought together elite talent from across the country in a high-energy two-day competition.

But here's what makes this tournament especially meaningful: the whole event was played on SnapSports Revolution outdoor tiles. These are the same high-performance surfaces Total Sport Solutions installs for communities, schools, clubs, and backyards across Canada.

Coast-to-Coast Competition on Championship Surface

Teams represented provinces from coast to coast, including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Student-athletes from both USport and CCAA programs took part, highlighting the next generation of Canadian basketball talent.

Across two days of intense matchups, U23 men's and women's teams battled for national supremacy in the fast-growing 3x3 format. The tournament culminated in dramatic finals where Team Ontario faced off against Team Quebec in both brackets. Ontario prevailed in both the men's and women's divisions, securing the championship titles and provincial bragging rights.

The Same Surface, From Championships to Your Backyard

Seeing Canada's top young players battling it out on the same tiles we bring to local courts was a proud moment. Here's the proof: the surface can handle everything from a casual pickup game to a national championship.

That same technology is available for your backyard basketball court in the Greater Toronto Area.

What Championship-Level Performance Means for Your Family

When we talk about "championship-level" outdoor basketball courts, we're not just using marketing language. The tiles that hosted the Sun Life Canada Hoops 3x3 National Championships deliver tangible benefits that matter for families throughout Toronto, Vaughan, and York Region:

Proven Durability That Lasts

Sun Life's court has been in service for over a year and just hosted two full days of intense elite competition. If the surface can handle that level of use and still perform like new, it will absolutely stand up to years of family play, neighbourhood games, and training sessions.

All-Weather Performance

The Bentway is an exposed outdoor venue that faces Toronto's full range of weather conditions. SnapSports Revolution tiles are engineered to handle Canadian winters, summer heat, rain, and everything between—without cracking, warping, or degrading.

Safety and Shock Absorption

National-caliber athletes demand surfaces that protect their joints and reduce injury risk. That same shock absorption technology protects your kids whether they're practicing crossovers, playing pickup games, or just learning the fundamentals.

Consistent Ball Response

Elite players need predictable ball bounce and response. Your family gets that same professional-grade consistency—no dead spots, no unpredictable bounces, just reliable performance that helps players develop proper skills.

Beyond Basketball: Multi-Sport Versatility

While basketball took center stage at the Sun Life Canada Hoops 3x3 National Championships, the same outdoor court technology adapts beautifully to multiple sports. Many of our residential clients in the GTA choose multi-sport configurations that work for basketball, pickleball, hockey, and other activities throughout the year.

One backyard court installation. Multiple sports. Year-round family enjoyment.

From Casual Pickup Games to National Championships

The beauty of SnapSports Revolution outdoor tiles is their versatility. These surfaces were engineered to perform at the highest levels of competition while remaining practical and low-maintenance for everyday use.

Whether you're installing a backyard basketball court for your kids to practice, creating a neighbourhood gathering spot, or building a dedicated training space for serious young athletes, you're getting the same foundation that Canada Basketball trusted for their national championship event.

That's not just a selling point—it's proof that the surface can handle everything you'll throw at it, from your daughter's first free throw attempts to intense games with visiting friends, from solo practice sessions to family tournaments that become cherished memories.