Player Evaluations: Player evaluations will be held in early to mid-September to assess and form teams.
EYBA Games: EYBA games will start in early October (late Sept for A teams) and run until Christmas break.
Regular Season: The regular season continues in January and February.
Playoffs: Playoffs are held in March, leading to the Provincial championships in late March for top tier teams.
Keep an eye on our website for specific dates and further updates regarding the season schedule.
Practices occur once a week (twice if gym allocations permit) in the evenings at school gyms within St. Albert. Practice times are arranged by the Gym coordinator. Games are scheduled by the EYBA.
All children are placed in divisions (9U-18U) based on their year of birth. Children may not play down from their age division. Children may be moved up a division if requested, and provided there is room in that division.
Competitive teams are determined by evaluations. Players who do not attend evaluations cannot be placed on a competitive team.
At SLAM, all coaches are volunteers and are typically parents of the players. Our program requires coaches for each team, and the number of teams available is dependent on the number of volunteer coaches.
What is required of coaches?
Every coach is mandated to provide a criminal record check. As a coach, you will be expected to commit to:
- One practice session per week
- One game per week
- Attending coaches meetings
- Picking up and dropping off team equipment
What coaching support is offered by SLAM?
SLAM provides all coaches with coaching courses aligned with Basketball Alberta and the NCCP coaching pathway. These courses are fully covered by SLAM to support your development as a coach.
Fee Breakdown and Inclusions:
Fees Coverage: The fees you pay cover a range of expenses, including:
Initiation & Jr. Slam: For Initiation & Jr. Slam, the fees are slightly lower as these are considered house leagues, and EYBA fees are not applicable. The cost of the fees also includes additional benefits for participants, such as: SNYB (Steve Nash Youth Basketball) program participation, A participation award, Size 5 basketball and A t-shirt that the player gets to keep.
By covering these expenses, we aim to provide a comprehensive and fulfilling basketball experience for all players in our program.
Edmonton Youth Basketball Association (EYBA)
EYBA is committed to enhancing the basketball experience for all participants and promoting the growth of the sport.
We strive to provide a smooth registration process and accommodate unforeseen circumstances that may affect participation.
We value fairness and transparency in our player evaluation process and encourage all players to attend the ID camp.
Late Registration Policy
Ball Size: