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Skill development, fun, and fair play are the RCBA’s main goals for players in every division. The league regularly evaluates its programs to ensure these goals are being met.

2026–27 Season Information

Item Details
Season Fee $265
Registration Opens August 1, 2026
Registration Closes September 19, 2026
Evaluations September 26 & 27, 2026
Evaluation Locations         Argyle Elementary School & École St. Pius
Practices Begin Week of October 19, 2026
Games Begin October 31, 2026
Final Tournament Pool 1: March 6 & 7, 2027
Pool 2: March 13 & 14, 2027

Evaluations

Teams are drafted based on an evaluation process. Evaluators assess each player’s current skill level, including layups, shooting, dribbling, agility, and quickness.

ALL PLAYERS MAKE A TEAM REGARDLESS OF EVALUATION RESULTS.

IMPORTANT: These evaluations are not tryouts. They are used only to help create balanced teams.

Team Selection

Team placement considers player availability, evaluation results, and other activities.

The RCBA does everything possible to balance skill levels across teams.

  • The RCBA does not accept zone requests
  • This is a city-wide program, and players may be assigned to any practice facility

NEW Pooling System

Grade 5 & 6 will be combined and divided into competitive pools due to varying skill levels.

  • Evaluation results are used to form balanced Pool 1 and Pool 2 teams
  • A set number of players automatically qualify for Pool 1
  • A small group may be invited to Bubble Evaluations to determine remaining Pool 1 spots
  • Pool sizes may vary each year based on registration numbers and skill distribution
  • Grade 5 & 6 girls may be combined and pooled depending on registration numbers

Games

  • Games are played Friday evenings or Saturdays
  • Format: 5-on-5
  • Game length: 75 minutes
  • Zone defense is not allowed
  • Pressing rules may be reviewed mid-season
  • Focus is on developing fundamental offensive and defensive skills

Scoring

Scores are kept and displayed. If the score differential exceeds 25 points, coaches may choose to stop displaying the score.

On the RCBA website, scores are only recorded up to a 25-point differential to discourage running up the score.

Playoffs

All teams qualify for playoffs and are guaranteed a minimum of 2 games.

Playoff brackets are posted, and matchups are based on final regular-season standings.

Scheduling

Activity Details
Practice        1.5 hours per week, same night/time and facility each week where possible
Games Saturdays between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Games are 75 minutes. Locations and times may vary weekly

Equipment Provided

  • RCBA team jersey (must be returned at season end)
  • Size 5 rubber basketball

Equipment Needed

  • Non-marking indoor runners
  • Athletic shorts or pants
  • Water bottle

Coaching

Coaches are always needed in RCBA. No experience is required—training and support are provided for new coaches.

To learn more or volunteer: