EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U
EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U
2026-2027 Season Information (NOTE: Registration opens on June 8th, 2026)
The Edmonton Youth Basketball Association (EYBA) division offers competitive play for boys’ and girls’ teams, following the 2024-2025 age guidelines:
- 11U: Born in 2016-2017 (4v4 games)
- 13U: Born in 2014-2015
- 15U: Born in 2012-2013
- 18U: Born in 2009, 2010, 2011
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 Days: Tiers 1,2,3 Boys Tuesdays - Tiers 1,2,3 Girls Wednesdays - All other Tiers play on Saturdays with the occasional Friday Game.
- Season Structure: The season includes a Pre Season Round, Seeding 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
Evaluations Dates and times (Please bring your own basketball for the evaluations): Evaluations will be held at the EYBA CENTRE 7111 56 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB,
11U Boys
- Saturday, August 29th - 9:00am - 10:30am
11U Girls
- Saturday, August 29th - 11:00am - 12:30pm
13U Girls
- 13U Girls -- Monday, August 24th & Wednesday, August 26th 6:30-8pm
13U Boys
- 13U Boys -- Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th 6:30-8pm & Saturday Aug 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm Thursday’s and Saturday's session will be split due to the amount of athletes. Athlete's will be advised what 2nd session to attend at the Tuesday Session.
15U Girls
- Monday, August 24th & Wednesday, August 26th 8:00pm - 9:30pm
15U Boys
- Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th 8:00pm-9:30pm
NOTE: There will be NO Evaluations/Tryouts for 18U. Teams are put together w/ requests and first-come first-served should be run short of gyms and coaches.
- First League Games: October (Tuesdays for boys, Wednesdays for girls - NOTE: These days may be differ and that is to be determined by EYBA)
Fees for 2026-27
- 11U: $650 (includes a keeper uniform)
- 13U: $650 (includes a keeper uniform)
- 15U: $650 (includes a keeper uniform)
- 18U Fall Season: $370 (late Sept. to mid-November, no playoffs) (loaner jersey must be returned)
- 18U Winter Season: $330 (Jan. to late Feb. or early Mar., playoffs included, registration opens mid-November) (loaner jersey must be returned)
Additional Information for 18U Division
- Season #1 (Fall): Late September to mid-November (8-9 games)
- Season #2 (Winter -Boys): 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: Aug 8th or until capacity is reached due to participant numbers or coach availability.
Click HERE for Player Registration web page
