EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U
EYBA - 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U
2024-2025 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 2014-2015 (4v4 games)
- 13U: Born in 2012-2013
- 15U: Born in 2010-2011
- 18U: Born in 2007-2009
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: TBD
- Pre-season Mini Tournament: TBD (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only)
- First League Games: October (Tuesdays for boys, Wednesdays for girls)
NEW for the 2024-2025 season: Tier 3 teams will move from weekend play to weekday play starting in January.
Evaluations and Tryouts
For athletes in 13U and 15U who did not make a STEEL team or prefer to play on a community team, evaluation sessions are on September 7th at the EYBA Centre (7111 56 Avenue, NW, Edmonton). Times are TBD for:
- 13U Girls (Born 2012-2013)
- 15U Girls (Born 2010-2011)
- 13U Boys (Born 2012-2013)
- 15U Boys (Born 2010-2011)
11U Season: There will be an evaluation session on August 24th. This is not a tryout; all players will participate if there are enough coaches. The session helps tier players/teams for the EYBA seeding round.
Fees
- 11U: $602.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
- 13U: $602.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
- 15U: $602.00 (includes a keeper jersey)
- 18U Fall Season: $340.00 (late Sept. to mid-November, no playoffs, loaner jersey must be returned)
- 18U Winter Season: $259.00 (Jan. to late Feb. or early Mar., playoffs included, registration opens mid-November)
Note: All prices increase by $50.00 after August 1st. 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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