Calgary Minor Basketball Association

Spring League

2026 Official Technical Package

Everything coaches, club directors, and team managers need to know before, during, and after the season. Read this document carefully — deadlines are firm and participation requirements are strictly enforced.

✉ league@cmba.ab.ca

Key dates

Feb 2 — 7:00 PM

Registration Opens Registration

Mar 23

Last day for full refund Refund

10% service charge applies

Mar 30

Last day for 50% refund Refund

Club Weeknight coach registration deadline (11:59 PM)

Apr 7

Last day to withdraw — no refunds after this date Final Deadline

Apr 11

Club Weeknight Seeding Day New This Year

Mandatory run-time seeding tournament — schedule released Apr 8

Apr 13–15

Club Weeknight League Begins

Schedule released by Apr 12

Apr 27

Weekend REC coach registration deadline Deadline

11:59 PM — must be registered to be on the bench

May 8–9

Weekend Tournament — Round 1

Schedule released the Monday prior

May 29–30

Weekend Tournament — Round 2

Schedule released the Monday prior

Jun 1–3

Club Weeknight Playoffs Begin

Jun 8–10

Club Weeknight Playoff Finals

Jun 12–13

Weekend Tournament Championship Championship

Round 3 — all teams must attend all three weekends

League structure

Category 1

Club Weeknight

Reserved for top club teams — A/B and B/C Divisions

Mandatory Seeding Tournament on April 11New

Capped at 8 teams per division

U13/U15 Boys — Mondays (May 19 exception: Victoria Day)

U13/U15 Girls — Tuesdays

U18 Boys/Girls — Wednesdays

9 total games guaranteed

Category 2

REC Weekend Tournament

Recreational level club and community teams — B/C and C/D Divisions

3 tournament weekends — all three are mandatory
May 8/9 · May 29/30 · Jun 12/13

Division size TBD based on registration numbers

4 team minimum required to run a division

9 total games guaranteed

CMBA reserves the right to move teams for competitive balance

Age groups

Club Weeknight

U13

Born 2013 or 2014

U15

Born 2011 or 2012

U18

Born 2008, 2009, or 2010

REC Weekend Tournament

U11

Born 2015 or later

U13

Born 2013 or 2014

U15

Born 2011 or 2012

U18

Born 2008, 2009, or 2010

⚠ CMBA does not permit over-age players under any circumstances. Proof of age can be requested at any time by league officials and must be produced in accordance with the CMBA Proof of Age Policy.

Registration & fees

Category 1

Club Weeknight

League registration

$1,700

Sportsmanship deposit (refundable)

$300

Total due at registration

$2,000

Credit card only. Full payment required to be placed on the waitlist. Max 2 teams per club per division.

Category 2

REC Weekend

League registration

$1,400

Sportsmanship deposit (refundable)

$300

Total due at registration

$1,700

Credit card only. Full payment required to be placed on the waitlist. Max 2 teams per club per division.

● Sportsmanship Deposit — $300

Returned at season's end if the club is in good standing. Deposit is forfeited for: missed/forfeited games, or SCC discipline resulting in coach or parent suspensions. All CMBA disciplinary action carries over to all CMBA sanctioned events.

Coaching requirements

CMBA Staff ID Card — Required to be on the bench

All three steps must be completed and uploaded by your category's deadline.

Upload a Criminal Record Check

Must be valid within the last 2 years. Submit through CMBA's online registration system.

Complete Safe Sport Training & Upload Certificate

Free module available through the Coaching Association of Canada. Complete as early as possible.

Complete CMBA Mandatory Coach Training & Upload Certificate

Available on the CMBA website. Must be completed before your deadline date.

Club Weeknight Deadline

March 30 — 11:59 PM

Weekend REC Deadline

April 27 — 11:59 PM

⚠ Failure to complete all three steps by your deadline will result in being denied bench access, forfeiting any games coached without a card, and potential SCC discipline including suspension or removal from the league. Cards will be available for pickup at least 1 week before your first game.

Participation rules

Player Eligibility

✗No athlete may participate on two teams within CMBA Spring League (3x3 League excepted).

✗An athlete playing in Club Weeknight cannot play in Club Weekend league.

✗An athlete may not participate for two organizations within CMBA Spring League.

✗An athlete may not play on two teams from the same organization.

✗All participants must meet age requirements. Any violation results in immediate removal and forfeiture of all games played.

Team Registration Requirements

✓All players must register under their team in RAMP for that team to be considered fully registered.

✓All teams must provide a copy of their insurance with registration.

✓Proof of insurance must be on file before your first game — teams without it will be removed without refund.

✓Registration is through the CMBA website. Maximum 2 teams per club per division.

✓We encourage all spectators to complete our online Spectator Training.

Rule modifications

REC U11 — Boys & Girls Special Format

FIBA Rules apply with the following modifications:

Format

4 vs. 4

Ball Size

Size 5 — both boys & girls

Hoop Height

8.5 feet

Foul Line

15 ft from baseline (3 ft closer than marked)

Game Format

14 periods × 3 minutes (7 per half)

Full Court Defense

NOT allowed

ℹ Periods are substitution-based. Click here for full 3-minute player substitution guidelines ↗

U13 / U15 / U18 — Club Weeknight & REC Weekend All Divisions

Full rule modifications are outlined in the official CMBA Spring Rules document:

? Download Rules PDF ↗

⚠ REC Tournament: All REC tournament games will run time in the final quarter if the score differential is 20 or greater.

Sportsmanship & conduct

Sportsmanship & Conduct Committee (SCC)

The SCC is CMBA's investigation and disciplinary body. All participants — directors, parents, coaches, and players — are strongly encouraged to review the SCC section of the CMBA website for the full decision-making process, appeal information, complete rules, the participation agreement, and all levels of discipline.

Visit CMBA Website — SCC Section ↗

Schedule release dates

Club Weeknight Seeding Day Schedule

April 8

Club Weeknight Full Season Schedule

April 12

Weekend REC Schedules

Monday before each tournament

Playoffs

›Playoff format is determined based on performance throughout the season, division numbers, and other factors.

›All playoff schedules update based on scores from previous games — it is critical that all scores are entered promptly to determine proper standings.

›CMBA will allot 12 medals per team for medal games.

CMBA Spring League Point of Contact

Questions? We've got you.

✉ league@cmba.ab.ca