Buzzers Basketball Team

The Variety Village Buzzers Basketball Team provides athletes with a supportive and inclusive environment to develop their basketball skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals. Through a focus on hard work, teamwork, and personal growth, every practice and game is an opportunity for athletes to improve their abilities while developing friendships and a lifelong love of the sport.

As part of Special Olympics Ontario, our coaches create a positive and encouraging environment where athletes are challenged to reach their potential both on and off the court. Whether athletes are learning the fundamentals in our pre-competitive program or competing as part of the Buzzers Basketball Team, they are supported by dedicated coaches, families, volunteers, and the Variety Village community. Together, we celebrate effort, sportsmanship, and the belief that everyone belongs on the team.

Two basketball players smile together on an indoor court, with one holding a basketball.

Buzzers Basketball Athlete Pathway

Our Basketball pathway follows the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, helping athletes progress from learning the fundamentals to developing advanced skills and competitive performance. With age- and developmentally-appropriate programming, athletes can transition through each level with the support of experienced coaches, building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of sport.

Two basketball players smile together on an indoor court, with one holding a basketball.

Support Our Team

Your generosity helps create more opportunities for children, youth, and adults with disabilities to participate in inclusive sports. Donations provide adaptive equipment, expert coaching, accessible facilities, competition opportunities, athlete development, and financial assistance, ensuring every athlete has the opportunity to train, compete, and reach their full potential.

Together, we're building a more inclusive future through the power of sport.

Interested in Joining the Team? Contact Us!

Melanie Barber
Coordinator, Athletic Club & Sports Programs
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario & Variety Village
(416) 699-7167 extension #248
mbarber@varietyontario.ca

Tanner Sanford
Head Coach, Buzzers Basketball Team
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario & Variety Village
tsanford@varietyontario.ca