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Riverbend Basketball registers all our community based teams (with players ages 9 to 17) in the Edmonton Youth Basketball Association (EYBA).  The EYBA provides city-wide Community League Basketball to all communities in the City of Edmonton, and outlying communities.  Last year there were more than 2,500 youth registered to participate in the programs offered through the EYBA. Through participation in this league the Riverbend teams get the opportunity to play against other communities from across the City.

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:

MINI  -  BORN 1999/2000 (Ages 9 and 10)

BANTAM  -  BORN 1997/1998 (Ages 11 and 12)

MIDGET  -  BORN 1995/1996 (Ages 13 and 14)

JUVENILE  -  BORN 1992*/1993/1994 (Ages 15, 16 and 17*)  *NEW EXPANDED AGE CATEGORY

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.  This is referred to as the City-Wide Community Based Program and is offered to players AGES 9 to 17.

Riverbend Basketball is responsible for registering all athletes, forming teams, providing use of jerseys and use of equipment, paying referees, arranging for practice times and providing and developing coaches. Riverbend Basketball then registers our community teams in the EYBA for league play.  EYBA is then responsible for all game scheduling, results posting, playoffs and medals.

The City-Wide Community Based Program runs from September to mid-March with games played on Saturdays in gyms across the City and in surrounding communities any time from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  On occasion teams may play 2 games on a Saturday.  There will also be occasional Friday evening games.

Teams will also get one practice time per week (subject to gym availability). Earlier times are allotted to the younger age groups, with later times going to the older age groups.  Once set, the slot will be the same date and time each week.

For information on the format of the season, please CLICK HERE (This format is subject to change at the discretion of the EYBA)

 

The EYBA also offers the opportunity for players to tryout for the “A” division select team

Click HERE for more information on this program

 

Edmonton Youth Basketball Association Information

Community Based Teams  -  No Tryouts & No Cuts

Riverbend Basketball

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