A Century of Hoops: Revisiting Ottawa’s First National Basketball Crown

Ottawa, Canada – In the annals of Canadian basketball history, a pivotal moment unfolded exactly 100 years ago, in 1925. The Rideau Aquatic Club, a team representing the heart of Ottawa, etched their names in the record books by clinching the city’s inaugural men’s national basketball championship. this monumental victory, achieved by defeating the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, serves as a foundational pillar for the sport in the nation’s capital.

Recently,the spirit of this historic achievement was palpable at a special event hosted by the Ottawa Basketball network. The occasion celebrated the enduring legacy of that 1925 championship team, with the Lisgar Collegiate Institute’s senior boys’ basketball team and alumni proudly donning heritage jerseys. This tribute underscored the deep roots and continuous growth of basketball within Ottawa, a city that has consistently produced talented athletes and dedicated organizers.

the 1925 Rideau Aquatic Club team, comprised of players from lisgar Collegiate, achieved a remarkable feat. Sending the youngest Ottawa team ever to compete in the national Canadian Men’s Basketball Championship and returning as champions is an remarkable accomplishment, notes a press