Support for the Banks Family
The EBA would like to make our basketball community aware of Ian Banks, who is bravely battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Ian is a dedicated husband and father and has coached for several years, giving his time and energy to support players on and off the court. As he transitions home after months of treatment and hospitalization, he and his family face significant challenges with the cost of around-the-clock care. A GoFundMe has been created to help provide essential medical support and relieve the financial burden for Ian’s wife, Abby, and their children Beckett, Margot, and Pippa. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. [CLICK HERE] to support the Banks family.

EBA Spirit Apparel Store
Show your spirit! General Sports has launched the EBA Spirit Store, open now through midnight on Tuesday, September 23. Don’t miss your chance to shop a great assortment of EBA-branded apparel for the whole family. Plus, a portion of all sales goes back to the EBA—so you can get your gear and support the EBA at the same time. [CLICK HERE] to start shopping!

K-8th Grade House and Rec Registration
Registration for our House and Rec Programs is now open! House and Rec Programs are intended for players of all abilities who want to have fun playing the game of basketball. For detailed information, go to the PROGRAMS tab at the top of our homepage and navigate to HOUSE or REC and select the appropriate grade level for your player. Registration closes on October 3 for K-8th grade programs. [CLICK HERE] to register your player.

Available Financial Aid
The EBA will once again provide financial aid to families who qualify for the ECF’s Connect Card program. If your player currently has an active Connect Card, simply contact Giovanna Ingram at questions@edinabasketball.com and she will provide you with the appropriate discount code to use during the registration process. If your player does not have an active Connect Card, [CLICK HERE] for more information and to complete an application. Once approved, please contact Giovanna for a discount code.

House and Rec Coaches Needed
The EBA’s House and Rec Programs are parent-coached programs which require nearly 200 volunteers annually. Parent coaches serve as ambassadors for these programs, creating a fun, safe, and positive learning environment for all players. The EBA expects its coaches to embrace the idea that they are important role models and that their positive actions will have a lasting impact on their players. If you share this mindset, we hope you will consider coaching this season. [CLICK HERE] to register. Please note: all coaches must pass a criminal background check each year and complete child safety training and concussion certification once every three years.

K-8th Grade Open Gym
Bring your basketball and take advantage of this opportunity to work on your individual basketball skills. [CLICK HERE] for a complete schedule of dates and times. Unless otherwise noted on the website, Open Gym will be held in the City Gym at the Edina Community Center. Open Gym is designed to help players focus on basketball fundamentals in a supervised setting. Please note that full and half-court games are not permitted, and all participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Keep Hoop’n everyone!