Category | Birth Year | Fees |
7U (Jr NBA Program) | 2018 - 2019 | $TBD + $15 (AB membership fee) |
9U | 2016 - 2017 | $TBD + $15 (AB membership fee) |
11U | 2014 - 2015 | $TBD + $20 (AB membership fee) |
13U | 2012 - 2013 | $TBD + $20 (AB membership fee) * Tier 1 & Tier 2 - additional costs may be incurred. |
15U | 2010 - 2011 | $TBD + $20 (AB membership fee) * Tier 1 & Tier 2 - additional costs may be incurred. |
18U | 2007 - 2009 | $TBD + $20 (AB membership fee) |
All participants in the U11 to U18 basketball programs must have the following items, clearly labeled for identification:
The basketball size varies by age group:
Size 5 (27.5 inches) for U7, U9, and U11 Boys and Girls.
Size 6 (28.5 inches) for U13 Boys and Girls, U15 Girls, and U18 Girls.
Size 7 (29.5 inches) for U15 Boys and U18 Boys
Season and League Details
Practice Schedule (U11 - U18):
Your exact practice times are to be determined, but please be ready for 1.5 hour practice sessions scheduled between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We prioritize fitting practice times into the coach's schedule and generally arrange for the younger players to practice earlier in the evening, while older players are scheduled later.
U13 and U15 Competitive Division (Tier 1 and Tier 2):
Team Evaluations:
Evaluations are planned for late August, with the goal of forming teams. Attendance at evaluations is mandatory for all U13 and U15 players.
Team Formation:
Teams will be assembled based on the skill level of the players. A competitive team will only be formed if enough players have signed up for the program. Teams may be transitioned from a competitive to a community level depending on their performance (re-seeding).
Game Schedule:
Teams will participate in the EYBA seeding tournament in September to determine their placement for the upcoming season. Regular season matches are expected to begin in the first week of October, with playoff games wrapping up by the end of February or the start of March. For teams that qualify, the ABA Provincials take place in March.
Venues:
Games are hosted at a variety of locations, including the Saville Center, Legacy Athletics, the EYBA Centre, Buckets Basketball Academy, and various school gyms throughout the Edmonton area.
Game Nights:
Competitive division games for the Girls program are typically on Wednesday nights, while the Boys are typically on Tuesday nights.
Re-seeding:
Teams will undergo several re-seeding assessments by the EYBA throughout the season, which may result in moving to the community division (i.e., Tier 3).