BYBA Registration Information

• This program is based on a "first come first serve" and "no tryout - no cut" philosophy. Everyone in the Beaumont community who wants to play is welcome and will be placed on a community team in their age division providing a team and a spot on that team is available 
• Players born between 2007 and 2018 are eligible to play in our 2024-25 season. 
  • Proof will be required in the registration via government issued ID.
  • Players may NOT play below their age bracket. Players may only play above their age bracket if there is room in the division. See Moving Up Divisions Policy
• Players must live or go to school within the BYBA's designated boundaries See BYBA Boundary Map
• All players and coaches must be members of the Alberta Basketball Association and Canada Basketball Association
• Players will not be placed on a team or provided a practice date until all required documents are provided, and registration fees are paid in full.

All participants in the U11 to U18 basketball programs must have the following items, clearly labeled:

• Indoor basketball shoes with non-marking soles.
• Athletic Socks
• T-Shirt
• Basketball shorts (preferably black with no pockets)
• A clearly marked water bottle.
• It is advisable to have a bag to keep a player's gear organized for games and practices.

Players should not wear jewelry or watches, except for religious or medic alert medals that must be taped inside clothing. Fingernails must be trimmed. Recommended clothing can be purchased from our store, available at https://www.byba.ca/store. Cash and card payments are also accepted on-site during evaluations.

Team jerseys will be issued for the season's duration and must be returned afterward. It's important to note that failure to return the BYBA jersey will result in ineligibility to register for the subsequent season. If a player does not participate the following year and fails to return their jersey, the credit card on record will be charged accordingly.

Season and League Details

Practice Schedule (U11 - U18):
Teams will get one 1.5 hour practice time per week (subject to gym availability). Practices start mid-September and continue until early March. Earlier times are allotted to the younger age groups, with later times going to the older age groups.  Please note that occasionally practices will be canceled due to school events, such as holiday concerts. If extra gym time is available, coaches can work with the Gym Coordinator to get a different gym time due to cancellations.

Team Evaluations:
Evaluations are planned for late August/early September, with the goal of forming teams. 

Team Formation:
Community Teams will be assembled based on the skill level of the players. A competitive team will only be formed if enough players have signed up for the program and showcase the appropriate skill level during evaluations. Teams may be transitioned from a competitive to a community level, or vice versa, depending on their performance. (EYBA re-seeding).

Game Schedule:
Competitive Teams will participate in the EYBA seeding tournament in September to determine their placement for the upcoming season. Regular season matches are expected to begin in the first week of October, with playoff games wrapping up by the end of February or the start of March. For teams that qualify, the ABA Provincials take place in March.

Venues:
Practices are held at gyms located in and around Beaumont. Games are hosted at a variety of locations, including the Saville Center, Legacy Athletics, the EYBA Centre, Buckets Basketball Academy, and various school gyms throughout the Edmonton area. A full list of venues can be found here. 

Game Nights:
All Community divisions game take place on Saturdays with the ocasional  Friday night. Competitive division games for the Girls program are typically on Wednesday nights, while the Boys are typically on Tuesday nights.

Re-seeding:
Teams will undergo several re-seeding assessments by the EYBA throughout the season, which may result in moving to the community division (i.e., Tier 3).