Program Information

• SLAM registration is open to players eligible for the 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U age divisions for the current basketball season.

  Please refer to the Fee Schedule for birth year eligibility by division. 

• Proof of age is required and must be uploaded in RAMP during registration. Accepted documents include the player’s birth certificate, Alberta Health Care card, or valid passport. Please ensure the document uploaded belongs to the player being registered.

• A recent photo of the player is also required

• Players may not play below their age division. Players may only play above their age division if there is room in that division and SLAM approves the placement.

• Players must live or attend school within the boundaries of St. Albert.

• All players and coaches must be members of the Alberta Basketball Association and Canada Basketball. ABA and Canada Basketball fees will be added to registration.

• Players will not be placed on a team or provided a practice date until all required documents have been uploaded and registration fees are paid in full.

  SLAM uses the secure RAMP Registration System to manage player information. Personal data and identity documents are uploaded directly into RAMP and are not stored by SLAM on paper forms, spreadsheets, email, or personal devices.

  Access is limited to authorized administrators and used only for registration and rostering purposes.   

All participants in the 11U to 18U basketball programs must have the following items, clearly labeled for identification:

• Indoor basketball shoes with non-marking soles.
• Appropriately sized basketball (see below for details)
• Basketball socks/athletic socks.
• A clearly marked water bottle.
• It is advisable to have a bag to keep a player's gear organized for games and practices.
• Basketball shorts are required attire.

Uniform and Equipment Policy

SLAM provides uniforms and player items based on age division.

7U and 9U

7U and 9U players receive a basketball and a Jr. NBA jersey to keep.

Jr. NBA jerseys are not personalized.

11U, 13U, and 15U

11U, 13U, and 15U players receive a personalized SLAM uniform, including a jersey and shorts.

The uniform is included as part of the registration fee, and players keep their uniform at the end of the season.

Uniform costs are included in the overall registration fee and cannot be separated, deducted, or refunded.

This change helps ensure all players have a properly fitted, clean, and consistent uniform for the season. It also reduces the administrative work and replacement costs associated with tracking, collecting, cleaning, and reissuing loaned uniforms each year.

18U

Since the 18U season is much shorter than the other age divisions, 18U players are issued a loaned SLAM jersey for the season instead of receiving a personalized uniform to keep.

Loaned jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. Players who do not return a loaned jersey will not be eligible to register the following season until the jersey is returned or the replacement cost is paid.

If the player does not return the jersey and does not register the following season, the credit card on file may be charged.

Basketballs

SLAM only provides basketballs for 7U and 9U players.

All other players are responsible for bringing an appropriately sized basketball to practices and games, as follows:

Size 5 — 27.5 inches
11U Boys and Girls

Size 6 — 28.5 inches
13U Boys and Girls, 15U Girls, and 18U Girls

Size 7 — 29.5 inches
15U Boys and 18U Boys

Lost or Damaged Jerseys

Players are expected to take care of their SLAM uniform throughout the season.

If an 11U, 13U, or 15U personalized jersey is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced during the season, SLAM may provide a non-personalized replacement jersey from existing inventory for $50, subject to availability.

Replacement jerseys will not include the player’s name and will not have the same number as the original jersey.

SLAM will not order a personalized replacement jersey during the season. Replacement jerseys can only be provided from SLAM’s existing inventory.

Replacement jersey numbers are reserved for replacement inventory only and are not available for players to choose when ordering their personalized jersey.

Replacement SLAM shorts are not available.

All replacement fees must be paid before a replacement jersey is provided. 

7U and 9U (Jr NBA)

Our 7U and 9U program is a co-ed introduction to team basketball for young athletes who are ready to build their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Players will take part in weekly 60-minute sessions in St. Albert, with a focus on skill development, teamwork, and learning the fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment.

The season typically runs from mid to late September through early March, with sessions held on Saturdays. The season finishes with an end-of-year tournament for our U9 athletes, giving players the chance to celebrate their progress and compete against teams from across Edmonton.

11U to 18U Divisions

Evaluations (11U, 13U, 15U)

Evaluations take place in mid to late August or early September.

• 11U: Attendance is strongly encouraged so players can be placed appropriately by skill.
• 13U and 15U: Attendance is mandatory so players can be placed appropriately by skill.

Competitive teams are only formed if registration numbers and skill levels support it. Remaining players are placed on balanced community-level teams. EYBA may reseed teams during the season based on performance to maintain competitive balance.

Season (11U, 13U, 15U)

Practices begin in mid to late September. League games run from October to February, followed by playoffs and ABA Provincials in March for qualifying Tier 1 to 4 teams.

Game Nights (11U, 13U, 15U)

• 11U: Saturday mornings or afternoons (all tiers)
• 13U and 15U Girls: Wednesday nights for Tiers 1 to 3, Saturdays for Tier 4 and lower
• 13U and 15U Boys: Tuesday nights for Tiers 1 to 3, Saturdays for Tier 4 and lower

For 11U, 13U, and 15U teams, team placement may change during the season at EYBA’s discretion.

Teams are reviewed after each round based on performance, including win/loss record and point differential. As a result, teams may be moved up or down between tiers. For 13U and 15U teams, this may also result in a change to scheduled game days.

All tier movement is determined by EYBA and is not within SLAM’s control. These decisions are not negotiable.

Game Venues

Games take place across Edmonton and area, including the Saville Community Sports Centre, EYBA Centre, Legacy Athletics, Buckets Basketball, and school gyms.

18U Division

There are no evaluations for U18. Coaches may form their own teams and may also be assigned players depending on registration numbers.

The program operates in two seasons:

• Fall season: September to mid-November
• Winter season: December to February

Eligibility (ASAA Rule)

Players rostered on a high school basketball team (Junior or Senior Varsity) are not eligible for the Winter League.

ASAA states:

To be eligible for high school provincial competition in basketball, volleyball, football, cheerleading, team handball and rugby, a high school student is not permitted to play on a non-school team in the same sport during the same season.