SEASON and PROGRAM INFORMATION
The City of Airdrie Minor Basketball Association (AMBA) Program Information 2024-2025
Welcome to the Airdrie Minor Basketball webpage, dedicated to keeping parents informed and engaged in the exciting world of community basketball in Airdrie! We understand the vital role parents play in fostering a love for the game and supporting their young athletes as they grow both on and off the court.
Our community programs are designed to not only develop fundamental basketball skills but also to instill values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle. Through a combination of structured practices, friendly competitions, and a positive learning environment, we aim to create an enriching experience for every participant.
Here, you'll find valuable information about our programs, including schedules, registration details, and updates on events. We encourage you to explore the resources provided and actively participate in your child's basketball journey. Whether they're just starting or have been dribbling for years, Airdrie Minor Basketball is committed to creating a supportive community that celebrates the growth and achievements of each player.
Thank you for being an essential part of our basketball family. Together, let's make this season a slam dunk for our young athletes!
AMBA must work with various gyms to schedule practices and games. Every attempt is made by AMBA to schedule the younger players at earlier times; however, we are not able to guarantee practice start and end times. Players should be prepared to practice anywhere from 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Thursday.
AMBA House League:
JR NBA Division - Players born 2017-2019
Mini House Division - Players born 2015-2016
AMBA Travel Teams (Travel only means they play in Calgary for all games and does not reflect a higher level of basketball):
U11 Division - Players born 2014
U13 Division - Players born 2012-2013
U15 Division - Players born 2010-2011
U18 High School Division - Players born 2007-2008-2009
Spring League - U11 - U18
Travel Teams have practices in the Airdrie area, but play games anywhere in Calgary as outlined by Calgary Minor Basketball Association (CMBA). CMBA is a tiered program that provides competition for players of all skill levels.
EXAMPLE 2024-2025 Travel Teams FALL Schedule
The below dates of games (seeding, regular season, playoff) are provided by CMBA:
| Date | Travel Team Schedule |
| September 17 | U18 Girls (G) & Boys (B) 22-minute seeding games - Round 1 |
| September 24 | U18 G & B 22-minute seeding games - Round 2 |
| October 1 | JTT Tournament (Referee Training Tournament). Only available for specific divisions: -U11 G & B Divisions 1 and 2 Teams -U13 G & B Divisions 3, 4 and 5 Teams -U15 G & B Divisions 3, 4 and 5 Teams U18 Girls & Boys regular season games - Game 1 |
| October 7 & 8 | MRU Calgary Cup. Only available for specific divisions: -U13 G & B Division 1 & 2 Teams -U15 G & B Division 1 & 2 Teams No CMBA League Games this weekend |
| October 15 | U11B, U13G, U15B 22-minute seeding games - Round 1 U18 G & B regular season games - Game 2 |
| October 22 | U11G, U13B, U15G 22-minute seeding games - Round 1 U18 G & B regular season - Game 3 |
| October 29 | U11B, U13G, U15B 22-minute seeding games - Round 2 U18 G & B regular season last game - Game 4 |
| November 5 | U11G, U13B, U15G 22-minute seeding games - Round 2 U18 G & B playoffs begin |
| November 12 | All teams (G & B) U11, U13, U15 regular timed games U18 G & B playoffs end (championship weekend) |
| November 19 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games (assigned division based on seeding) |
| November 26 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games |
| December 3 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games (possible division change) |
| December 10 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games |
EXAMPLE 2023-2024 Travel Teams WINTER Schedule
The below dates of games (seeding, regular season, playoff) are provided by CMBA:
| Date | Travel Team Schedule |
| January 7 | Ken Brown SOTT Tournament. Only available for U18 B Division 1 Team |
| January 14 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games (possible division change) U18 regular season - Game 1 |
| January 21 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games U18 regular season - Game 2 |
| January 28 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games U18 regular season - Game 3 |
| February 4 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games U18 regular season - Game 4 |
| February 11 | All teams U11, U13, U15 regular timed games U18 regular season - Game 5 |
| February 18 | Family Day Weekend No CMBA League Games this weekend |
| February 25 | CMBA playoffs BEGIN for all Travel Teams |
| March 4 | CMBA playoffs END for all Travel Teams (championship weekend) |
Alberta Provincials
Teams can participate in Alberta Basketball Association (ABA) Youth Provincials 2024. The tournament is located in Edmonton, Alberta at the Saville Centre. Participants are REQUIRED to purchase an ABA membership (at their own expense) to be allowed to play in the tournament, http://www.abbasketball.ca/content/governance-amp-membership.
