EYBA 13U/15U Tier 1/Tier 2/Tier 3

EYBA 13U/15U Tier 1/2/3

2024-2025 Season Information

Tryouts and Team Formation

• Tryout Sessions:
• Players must be registered prior to tryouts.
• SBA STEEL Teams tryouts are for competitive placements in EYBA's Tier 1,2 and Tier 3 divisions.
• Game Days:
• Boys: Tuesdays (to be confirmed by EYBA later in August, 2026)
• Girls: Wednesdays (to be confirmed by EYBA later in August, 2026)
• Teams in Tier 1, 2 and 3: Weekday games (Boys: Tuesdays, Girls: Wednesdays)
• Commitment: 1 Practice and 1 Game per week plus possibility of playing in provincial tournament in March. 

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 Teams will be determined starting with ALL players attending the below dates/times (Please try to bring your own basketball for the evaluations):  
  • 13U Girls -- Monday, August 24th & Wednesday, August 26th 6:30-8pm
  • 13U Boys -- Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th 6:30-8pm
• 13U/15U EYBA - from the above dates, you may be asked to attend the following further dates/times in order to determine our top seeded Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 teams (13U/15U ONLY) 
  • 15U Girls -- Monday, August 24th & Wednesday, August 26th 8-9:30pm
  • 15U Boys -- Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th 8-9:30pm
• Remaining Evaluations for 11U/13U/15U (Please try to bring your own basketball for the evaluations) - Saturday, Aug. 29th as follows:
  • 11U Boys Group 1 -- TBD
  • 11U Boys Group 2 -- TBD
  • 11U Girls -- TBD
  • 13U Boys -- TBD
  • 13U Girls -- TBD
  • 15U Boys -- TBD
  • 15U Girls -- TBD

ALL ABOVE TRYOUTS/EVALUATIONS BEING HELD AT THE EYBA CENTRE (7111 56 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, AB, T6B 3L2)

EYBA Pre-season Mini Tournament:  Fri./Sat., Sept. 11th-12th (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only) - dates may change, to be determined by EYBA later in August.  SBA to determine if our teams attend this or not.

• First League Games: October (Tuesdays for boys, Wednesdays for girls - NOTE:  These days may be differ and that is to be determined by EYBA)

Season Details

• Season Runs: September to March (with time off at Christmas).
• Practice Schedule: 1.5-2 hours per week with possible additional practices.
• Fees: $650.00 (includes keeper jersey and shorts; additional costs may apply for team gear and tournaments). 

Important Information

• Provincial Tournament: Teams finishing in the top three spots in Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 city playoffs are expected to attend (11U/13U/15U).
• Age Policy: No over-aged players allowed. Players can move up an age group; but not down, with the exception for severe medical/physical disabilities (requires approval from EYBA and Doctor's note must be provided)

Registration Information

• Payment Methods: Credit card (payment plans available). KidSport or JumpStart ID numbers required if using funding.
• Registration Deadline: Mid-August or until capacity is reached.

For more information, contact Executive Director, Darlene Anstice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING AGE/DIVISION It is EYBA's policy that NO over-aged players are allowed in any division. Regardless of how close a player may be to a lower division in terms of their birthday, playing down an age group is not permitted (the only possible exemption would be for players with severe medical/physical disabilities) and any exemption needs to be approved by SBA and EYBA. That being said, players may MOVE UP to play in an older division; this has to be determined by SBA and division/team availability. Priority will be given to players that are within the exact age group of their registered team/division.

Click HERE for Player Registration web page