U11+ Program

U11+ Community Basketball

Community basketball provides a positive and inclusive environment for players to learn, develop their skills, and enjoy the game.

Everyone makes a team, and players of all skill levels are welcome — including beginners.

All community basketball zones and teams operate under a fair playing time rule, with the exception of the U18 Platinum division.

U11, U13 & U15

SoCal offers teams for a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

• SoCal typically has approximately 5 girls' teams and 10 boys' teams at each age level.

• Registration typically opens in mid-June and closes in mid-August, subject to capacity.

• Evaluations are held in early September.

• Players are placed on teams based on their evaluation results.

• Practice days, times, and locations are selected by the head coach after team placement and remain consistent throughout the season. Practice details are not available during registration or before teams are formed.

• Practices typically begin in mid-to-late September, with league games beginning in October.

• There are no practices or games during school winter breaks.

• The season typically ends in early March.

• Teams that qualify may have the opportunity to participate in an optional Provincial Tournament in March.

U18 Basketball

The U18 program consists of two separate seasons and registrations to accommodate the high school basketball season.

SoCal typically has 3 to 5 teams per gender at the U18 level, offering opportunities for players of all skill levels, including beginners.

Fall Season

• Registration typically opens in mid-June and closes in mid-August, subject to capacity.

• Evaluations are held in early September.

• The season begins in mid-September and ends in mid-November.

• Open to all high school students.

Winter Season

• Registration opens in December, after high school teams have been formed.

• Evaluations are held in late December.

• The season begins in early January and ends in March.

• Players who make their high school basketball teams are ineligible to play in the U18 Winter Season, in accordance with applicable high school athletics policies.

U11+ Division Guide

Age Divisions

U15 & U18 Eligibility

If a player is 15 years old and in Grade 9 as of December 31, they may have the option to play in either U15 or U18.

Players wishing to play U15 must receive approval from the SoCal Registrar before registering. Please email registrar@sccba.ca before completing registration.

Note: Any player attending high school must register for U18, regardless of age.

Teams & Season Information

Practice dates, times, and locations are determined after team placement.

Registration Fees

For the 2026-2027 season, SoCal registration fees do not include the cost of Alberta Basketball Association and Canada Basketball memberships.

Each registered player is required to pay an additional $29 membership fee, which includes:

• $20 Alberta Basketball Association fee

• $9 Canada Basketball fee

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Fee: A $35 processing fee will apply to any cancellation, refund, or transfer not caused by SoCal Basketball.

Equipment Required

Players are required to have:

• Non-marking indoor running shoes

• An appropriate-sized basketball

Ball Size

Division Rules

For complete league rules and additional information, please refer to the Calgary Minor Basketball Association (CMBA).