Important Details - Programs 2026-27

Parkland 2026-27 Season - Important Details

2026-27 EYBA Season Information

The season begins early September with evaluation / tryout sessions as early as August 28th for 13U and 15U levels (See Tier 1/2 Program details below). These sessions will group players of like ability onto teams to compete against similar strength teams from other communities in the city.

EYBA League teams:

11U through to 18U teams will compete in a developmental/recreational EYBA League from September through February. In March, City playoffs are held where the top tier teams from Tier 1,2 and Tier 3 Divisions will compete to participate in the Provincial championships later in March. All EYBA Teams will compete in City Finals "Playoffs"

House League Programs:

Both Jr. NBA and 7U-9U House League will Start Sept 19th. 

Jr. NBA Sept - December / 7U-9U Sept - February

Equipment:

All players require clean, indoor athletic shoes and a properly sized basketball. Jerseys or shirts will be supplied to all programs. Jr. NBA players get a rookie ball as well. 

Payments

*Registration is not confirmed until full fees are received or arrangements confirmed*

PAYMENTS TO PARKLAND WILL BE ACCEPTED BY CREDIT/VISA DEBIT. We do support financial programs such as KidSport & Jumpstart.

If an alternate payment arrangement or payment plan is needed, please email us @ vicepresident@parklandbasketball.ca

PLEASE NOTE: 1. KidSport takes 2-3 days - approval must be received with confirmation prior to registration.

To apply for KidSport funding, use this link: http://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/parkland/apply-for-assistance/

• Important: PLAYER/COACH INSURANCE:  Separate from the Parkland Registration fee, as members of the Alberta Basketball Association, you will be instructed to pay a separate ABA membership fee ($20) and Canada Basketball ($9) at the time of registration. This is a one-time fee, that expires one year from registration date, (ABA only accepts credit card / visa debit payments).  

2026-27 Registration Fees

*NEW Volunteer Rebate Policy for Coaches and Team Managers* CLICK HERE

REFUND POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: Refunds may be granted on cancelled registrations for the 2026-27 season as follows:

• $50 per athlete is non-refundable (a “full refund” will be less a $50 non-refundable administration fee), regardless of the reason or date of cancellation.
• Refunds requested before team evaluations start will be subject to the $50 administration fee.
• Refunds requested after first evaluations are subject to a non-refundable $150 administration fee.
• Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE once registration is closed, and or when a division is closed due to full capacity. Withdrawal due to proven medical needs will be taken into consideration.

Camps/Clinics/Tournaments:

• Camps, Clinics, and Tournaments may run throughout our season. Please watch our social media and email (for those registered) for information. 

Benefits of playing in the EYBA:

• EYBA's season starts 3-4 weeks earlier.
• Licensed from the EBOA (Edmonton Basketball Officials Association)
• 3 rounds of play after each divisions initial seeding round or tournament
• Teams are re-tiered after each round, creating parity between teams.
• Large number of teams, over 300, allowing the EYBA to create comparable competition.
• Each division has their own playoffs.
• NO OVERAGE PLAYERS PERMITTED

The EYBA has 3 rounds of play (pre-season, seeding round, and main round) to help place teams where they fit into each tier. For example, a team that starts off in EYBA’s U11 Tier 4, could move down to Tier 5 or up to Tier 3, depending on results round to round. 

Practices: 

Practices may take place any day of the week. Weekday practices would be between the hours of 6pm-10:00pm, with priority given to the coach’s availability. Typically, younger teams will have the earlier slots.

Athletes on Tier 1 & 2 teams MAY have 2 practices per week, dependant on gym availability. Practices are 60-90 minutes in duration, depending on the age category.

At times, school gyms are under "blackout" days, which means the court is not able to be used. In this instance, teams may be combined with another team for practice or rescheduled if we can get the gym space. Under rare circumstances, teams may have their practice cancelled for that week. Please check the website each week.

Coach/Athlete Requests:

Parkland does everything in the best interest of the teams and the athletes involved. We ask our members to respect the process that is required to help best develop your child. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Our association is for the players and their development, and we expect to have the support of all parents/guardians with this.

Only under extreme circumstances with coach/athlete and athlete/athlete requests be considered. 

NOTABLES:

• Registration is by birth year.  NO OVERAGE PLAYERS are allowed in any EYBA division, regardless of how close a player may be to a lower division. (Exemption would be for players with severe medical/physical disabilities). 
• Requests for underage players to play in a higher age category are considered on a case-by-case basis.  Requests must be emailed to info@parklandbaskeball.ca  prior to registering.  If a request is made, the player MUST attend their scheduled appropriate age category evaluation/ tryout. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• 18U “Winter “players are ineligible to play on both a community team and their high school's senior team at the same time, so the season is split into Fall and Winter. Fall is open to all age-appropriate players.
• 18U GIRLS Winter Season will be 3x3 - you must register with EYBA directly.  Registration will be open in October.  More information will be announced on EYBA website.

Individual Program details can be found under the same tab you found this page in our menu.

We look forward to seeing you all out there !

Ball Sizes:

Rookie Ball: Jr. NBA

Size 5: (27 1/2") - 7U/9U Mites and 11U Boys/11U Girls

Size 6: (28 1/2") - 13U Boys/13U Girls, 15U Girls and 18U Girls

Size 7: (29 1/2") - 15U Boys and 18U Boys

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