Southwest Basketball registers community based teams (Tiers 4 and lower) under the Edmonton Youth Basketball Association (EYBA).
The aim of the EYBA and Community League Basketball is to provide enjoyment for the players and teach the lessons of fair play and sportsmanship. The physical and emotional welfare of the player is paramount. Success is measured in participation.
EYBA Community Basketball provides an opportunity for all who register to play. Players are divided by age and gender into categories as follows:
11U: Birth years 2016-2017
13U: Birth years 2014-2015
15U: Birth years 2012-2013
18U: Birth years 2009-2011 **Two season program - (end of September - November) and (beginning of January - mid March)
The league is based on a “no tryout - no cut” philosophy. Everyone who wants to play is welcome and will be placed on a community team in their age division.
The City-Wide Community Based Program runs from end-September to mid-March with games played on primarily on Saturdays.
Teams will also get at least one, one hour practice time per week (subject to gym availability). Practices start the last week of September. Earlier times in the evening are allotted to the younger age groups, with later times going to the older age groups. Once set, the practice time slot will be the same day and time each week. Please note that occasionally practices will be cancelled due to school events, such as holiday concerts. If extra gym time is available, coaches can work with the Gyms Coordinator to secure an alternative gym gym due to cancellations.
