Ages & Divisions
SoCal Basketball offers youth basketball programs in conjunction with the Calgary Minor Basketball Association (CMBA).
Our U9 Tykes program is designed as a fun introduction to basketball, with all sessions taking place within the SoCal zone.
For U11 and older, teams typically practice within the SoCal zone during the week and play league games against other community basketball zones on Saturdays. U15 teams may also have occasional Friday evening games. Games take place throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.
Ages & Divisions
The age division is determined by the player's age as of December 31 of the registration year.
U9 Tykes
U9 Tykes Program Information
Designed for players 6 to 8 years old.
U11 and Older
U11+ Program Information
- U11: 9 and 10 years old
- U13: 11 and 12 years old
- U15: 13 and 14 years old
- U18: 15 to 17 years old, plus 18-year-olds born between September 1 and December 31
Important U15 and U18 Eligibility Information:
- Players who are 15 years old and in Grade 9 may have the option to register for either U15 or U18.
- If you would like your Grade 9 player to participate in U15, please email registrar@sccba.ca for approval before registering.
- Players attending high school must register in the U18 division, regardless of age.
Playing Up or Down a Division
Players cannot play down an age group, except in certain circumstances for youth with disabilities.
Players wishing to play up an age group must receive approval from the SoCal Registrar before registering.
Registration Changes & Refunds
Please note: A processing fee will apply to any cancellation, refund, or transfer that is not caused by SoCal Basketball, due to associated bank charges.
Evaluations & Team Placement
- All skill levels are welcome! Prior basketball experience is not required.
- All registered players will be placed on a team.
- Evaluations are held for U11 and older players to help create teams with players of similar skill levels.
- U11+ teams are organized by gender and typically have 9 to 13 players per team.
- Teams are coached by volunteers, most often parents or family members.
- Once teams are formed, players remain with their assigned team for the duration of the season.
- Refunds are not provided due to team placement.
