Ages & Divisions
SoCal runs a youth basketball program in conjunction with the Calgary Minor Basketball Association (CMBA). Our in-house U9 program is designed as a fun introduction to basketball with all sessions taking place within the SoCal zone. The U11+ teams practice within the SoCal zone during the week and play league games against other zones on Saturday's (possibly Friday nights for U15) throughout the city and surrounding areas.
Ages & Divisions
The age listed is the age of the player as of December 31st of the registration year.
- Under 9 (U9) Program Info
- Designed for 6 - 8 years olds.
- Under 11 and Above Program Info
- U11 = 9 and 10 years old
- U13 = 11 and 12 years old
- U15 = 13 and 14 years old
- 15 years old and in Grade 9? Option to register in U15 or U18.
- 15 years old and in High School? Must register in the U18 program.
- U18 = 16, 17, and 18 year olds born between Sep 1 and Dec 31
Players cannot play down an age group although exceptions can be made for youth with disabilities.
Players wanting to play up an age group must be approved by the SoCal Registrar.
Evaluations & Team Placement
- All players and skills are welcomed; prior experience is not required!
- All players will be placed on a team.
- Evaluations, for U11+ only, are to place kids on a team of similar skill level.
- All U11+ are gender specific teams, comprise of 9 - 13 players, and are coached by volunteers (usually parents).
- Once placed on a team, this is where the player remains for the season.
- REFUNDS ARE NOT PROVIDED DUE TO TEAM PLACEMENT.
