When does the season start and end?

The season will begin with registration available online starting August 3, 2008. Depending on the program in which your child participates, starting and ending dates will differ. Peewees will begin in early November and end the last week in February. The House League starts after Thanksgiving and is completed by the second week of March. Traveling teams are selected in early October, and their play begins the second weekend of November. Traveling season ends depending on advancement in State Tournaments but typically will be finished by mid-March.

When will my child be playing?

The EBA attempts to schedule events for each grade on a specific day of the week as best as possible. However, because of scheduling conflicts and the juggling of a finite number of gyms, it does not always work out that way. There will be 1 or 2 events per week for House and 1 event per week for Peewee (an event is a practice, game, or skills clinic).

The following are the planned event days by grade. This may change once the schedules are finalized.

Grades 1-2 (Peewee)
 Saturday

Grade 3 Development
Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evening

Grade 4 Development
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening

Grade 5 House
Tuesday or Thursday evening

Grade 6 House
Monday or Friday evening

Grade 7 House
Tuesday evening & Saturday morning

Grade 8 House
Tuesday evening & Saturday morning

Grade 9 House
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday after school

Grades 10-12 House
Sunday afternoon

Where will events and practices be held?

All locations are listed to the left with maps and driving instructions.

When will I find out which team my child is on?

House league teams are assembled after traveling teams have been selected. Any player who tries out for traveling and does not make a team is automatically placed on a house league team. Team rosters will be communicated to all coaches in mid November. Coaches will then contact their players immediately after that.

Peewee teams will be assembled and rosters handed out to coaches on November 1st.  Coaches will contact their players immediately afterwards.

Is the EBA for girls or boys or both?

Yes - The EBA is the basketball source for both boys and girls, regardless of age or skills and is structured to support all levels of play. 

When do I have to register by?

Registration begins August 3rd and runs through October 21st. After October 21st a late fee of $25.00 will be added to the registration fee.

What do my fees pay for?

The EBA is organized and operated by a totally volunteer board. Registration fees for EBA programs pay for all the expenses of operation, which include costs of gym space, equipment, and referees. The peewee and house league programs utilize all volunteer coaches while the travel program has a paid coaching staff.

The primary cost drivers for the EBA are the cost of gym time and referees.

What is the EBA refund policy?

Refunds are available until the close of the registration process (October XX). After that date, refunds are given only for the following reasons:

1. Inability to play, supported by a written doctor’s statement.

2. Moving out of the city.

Fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. All refunds are subject to a $20 administrative charge.

Can I request that my child be on the same team as another child?

In the Peewee, Development and House leagues, the EBA attempts to honor mutual play-with requests to the best of our ability. There are no guarantees. Keep in mind it is our goal to have teams competing fairly and equally. Honoring all requests will not lead to balanced teams. In grades 3 through 5, teams are generally assembled based around schools. Starting in grade 6 and above, the first and foremost consideration is team balance. Parents can request to coach with one another, thereby including your children (limit of 2 coaches per team).

Do I have to sign up for the house league if I want to try out for traveling or 9th Grade School Team?

Yes. EBA registration is for all leagues and is mandatory. If you elect to try out for a traveling team, please indicate your intent on the application and you will be contacted about the dates, times and locations of the tryouts. Ninth graders should also register for EBA it they want to play in the house league and do not make an Edina school team. Ninth graders who register for EBA House League and DO make a school team, your registration will be refunded in full.

What gyms are used and where are they located?

Peewee and Development League use all of the elementary schools - Countryside, Cornelia, Concord, Creek Valley and Highlands.  House league primarily uses the middle schools - Valley View and South View.  Traveling uses Valley View & South View, plus the Edina Community Center and the High School (Main gym and Field House). For maps to all locations, click here.