EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U

EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U

2025-2026 Season Information

The Edmonton Youth Basketball Association (EYBA) division offers competitive play for boys’ and girls’ teams, following the 2024-2025 age guidelines:

• 11U: Born in 2015-2016 (4v4 games)
• 13U: Born in 2013-2014
• 15U: Born in 2011-2012
• 18U: Born in 2008, 2009, 2010

Important Information Regarding Age/Division

• Age Policy: EYBA does not allow over-aged players in any division. Players cannot play down an age group, regardless of how close their birthday is to the cut-off, except for those with severe medical/physical disabilities, pending SBA and EYBA approval. Players can move up to an older division based on SBA and division/team availability. Priority is given to players within the exact age group of their registered team/division

Program Details

• Practice Schedule: Teams practice 1-1.5 hours one evening per week in Sherwood Park and area gyms.
• Game Schedule: Games are held in Edmonton and surrounding areas on Saturdays, with occasional Friday evening games.
• Season Structure: The season includes a Seeding Round, 2nd Round, Main Round, and Playoff Round, running from mid-late September to the end of February or early March, depending on playoff progression.

Important Dates

• Start-Up Dates for SBA Teams Competing in EYBA:
• Practices Start: Mid-September
• First Games: Late September or early October
• 13U, 15U EYBA Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Programs:
• Tryouts and Evaluations: 
  • 13U Girls -- Monday, August 25th & Wednesday, August 27th 6-7:30pm
  • 13U Boys -- Tuesday, August 26th & Thursday, August 28th 6-7:30pm
  • 15U Girls -- Monday, August 25th & Wednesday, August 27th 7:45-9:15pm
  • 15U Boys -- Tuesday, August 26th & Thursday, August 28th 7:45-9:15pm
  • 11U/13U/15U EVALUATIONS -- Saturday, Sept. 6th & Sunday, Sept. 7th - TO BE DETERMINED
  • ALL ABOVE TRYOUTS/EVALUATIONS BEING HELD AT THE EYBA CENTRE (7111 56 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB, T6B 3L2)
• Pre-season Mini Tournament:  Fri./Sat., Sept. 12th-13th (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only)
• First League Games: October (Tuesdays for boys, Wednesdays for girls)

Fees

• 11U: $650.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
• 13U: $650.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
• 15U: $650.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
• 18U Fall Season: $370.00 (late Sept. to mid-November, no playoffs, loaner jersey must be returned)
• 18U Winter Season: $290.00 (Jan. to late Feb. or early Mar., playoffs included, registration opens mid-November)

Note: All prices increase by $50.00 after August 1st (except 18U Winter). Additional costs may apply for teams entering provincials or other tournaments/camps.

Additional Information for 18U Division

• Season #1 (Fall): Late September to mid-November (8-9 games)
• Season #2 (Winter): January to late February or early March (7-9 games including playoffs)
• Season #2 (Winter Girls): January to late February or early March 3X3 only. 

18U players on senior varsity high school teams are not eligible to play community basketball due to ASAA rulings. Junior varsity players can play, but often opt out due to conflicting schedules.

Payment Information

• Payment Methods: Credit card payments are accepted, with an option for a payment plan. If using funding from KidSport or JumpStart, the ID number will be required at registration.
• Registration Deadline: Open until the end of August or until capacity is reached due to participant numbers or coach availability. Registrations are accepted online only.

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