The following is a brief introduction to our programs. Our U11 to U18 teams participate in the Calgary Minor Basketball League. Calgary Minor Basketball League is a tiered program so players of all skills and levels will find appropriate levels of competition. Games are played on Saturdays in Calgary at a variety of locations throughout the season. We make an effort to keep all practices in the town of Cochrane at the available schools. Generally we try to schedule practices on Tuesdays and Thursday however that may change due to gym availability. Please review the following information and subsequent notes. If you should have any further questions please send your queries to cochraneminorbasketballassoc@gmail.com
U9/TYKE
AGE: Turning 7, 8, & 9 in the calendar year of play.
PROGRAM: Development
TEAM STRUCTURE:
SEASON: 1 hour session per week
NOTES: No schedule games with this program. This program is a non-competitive, non-league, developmental building to 4 on 4 scrimmages. Fees include a reversible jersey.
U11
AGE: turning 10 &11 in the calendar year of play.
PROGRAM: Development and Competitive
TEAM STRUCTURE: Individual Male and Female Teams
SEASON: One local practice (1.5 hours) and one game per week in Calgary. Practices start late September/early October and league play (games) starts the weekend after Thanksgiving. League play and playoffs ends in late February or early March.
NOTES: All games are played as a 4 on 4 structure
U13
AGE: turning 12 & 13 in the calendar year of play.
PROGRAM: Development and Competitive
TEAM STRUCTURE: Individual Male and Female Teams
SEASON: One local practice (1.5 hours) and one game per week in Calgary. Practices start late September/early October and league play (games) starts the weekend after Thanksgiving. League play and playoffs ends in late February or early March.
U15
AGE: turning 14 & 15 during the calendar year of play.
PROGRAM: Development and Competitive
TEAM STRUCTURE: Individual Male and Female Teams
SEASON: One local practice (1.5 hours) and one game per week in Calgary. Practices start late September/early October and league play (games) starts the weekend after Thanksgiving. League play and playoffs ends in late February or early March.
High School (U18)
AGE: turning, 16, 17, & 18 during the calendar year of play.
PROGRAM: Development and Competitive
TEAM STRUCTURE: Individual Male and Female Teams
SEASON: One local practice (1.5 hours) and one game per week in Calgary. Fall season: September to beginning of November
NOTES: Age category has been extended to 18 if the player is born in September through December and provides proof that they currently attend high school.
Evaluations
CMBA believes in having players play on teams compatible with their skill level. Where numbers warrant more than one team in an age category CMBA will hold evaluations to determine player placement. The desire is to generally field as competitive a team as possible with the available players. Accordingly, players will be placed on the team for which their abilities are most compatible. Please see our Cochrane Minor Basketball Evaluations tab for more information.
Uniform Deposit
Provided uniforms are to be returned at the end of the season as a complete set (jersey & shorts), washed and in good condition. Where uniforms are not returned parents will be charged $150 to their credit card (or invoiced via email). Please see our Uniform Policy under the Cochrane Minor Basketball Policies tab for more information.
Any player wishing to leave the program throughout the season must notify the Administrator and make arrangements to return their uniform to Cochrane Minor Basketball Association directly. If these steps are not taken the player will be charged the deposit.
Volunteering
In an effort to garner volunteer assistance, thereby making a basketball season possible and more enjoyable for everyone, Cochrane Minor Basketball requires all parents to volunteer time to help ensure an efficient and enjoyable basketball experience. A family is expected to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours (2 hours for U18) per season per registered player. There is a list of positions available on the Volunteer Policy and Volunteer Description tabs both under the Cochrane Minor Basketball Policies tab. For those of you who prefer to make a donation in lieu of volunteering, you may do so with a credit card online. However please note that time and score keeping at games is required of all members of a team as a necessary part of league operations. It does not count towards your volunteer hours, nor does paying the donation excuse you from the task.