SKYHAWKS Basketball is a Long Term Athlete Development (LATD) program that caters to
boys and girls ages U11 - U17. We are a competitive club with a European and American
approach that helps develop players in a positive environment.
Our variety of programs provide athletes the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Skyhawks athletes gain
a variety of skills in the sport of basketball; receive mentorship, build character and become socially
and emotionally equipped to be well rounded players both on and off the court.
TRYOUT DATES SPRING & SUMMER 2025
Below are information for player's age chart
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U13 Girls & U13 Boys: Between year 2012 and 2014 (*please note that player must be under 13 before December 31st)
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U15 Girls & U15 Boys: Between year 2009 and 2011 (*please note that Player must be under 15 before December 31st)
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U17 Girls & U17 Boys: between year 2008 and 2010 (*please note that player must be under 17 before December 31st)
Tryout Cost per player: $20
Tryout Schedule 2025
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U17 Boys: Friday, February 21st from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Central ions Recreation Centre 11113 113 Street NW
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U13 Boys: Tuesday, February 25th from 5:00pm to 6:15pm at Dunluce elementary school 11735 162 Avenue NW
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U13 Girls: Tuesday, February 25th from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Dunluce elementary school 11735 162 Avenue NW
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U15 Boys: Wednesday, February 26th from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St Albert (***Red court***)
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U15 Girls: Thursday, February 27th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St Albert (***Red court***)
Tentative Practice Schedule (*Actual practice schedule will be available on Tryout days)
Please note that each team will have 1 to 2 practices per week plus a game. If a practice day coincides with a game day, practices will be canceled.
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U13 Girls: Mondays - 5:00pm to 7:30pm & Wednesdays - 5:00pm to 6:15pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St. Albert
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U15 Girls: Mondays - 7:30pm to 9:00pm & Thursdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St. Albert
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U13 Boys: Wednesdays - 7:30pm to 9:00pm & Fridays - 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St. Albert
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U15 Boys: Wednesdays - 6:15pm to 7:30pm & Fridays - 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St. Albert
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U17 Boys: Tuesdays - 5:00pm to 6:00pm & Fridays - 5:00pm to 6:30pm at Raise Athletics 9 Richardson Dr. St. Albert
***Please note that Skyhawks Basketball does NOT offer refunds once team activities begin (first day of team practice). Instead, a credit will be applied for you in any of our programs within the same calendar year. This policy applies to postponed or canceled practices.
TENTATIVE TOURNAMENTS INFORMATION
***Please note that tournament fees are separate from Spring league. Although most of our tournament are local, we will attend between 1 to 3 tournaments in Calgary. Player registration, parental consent forms and team information will be available on tryout days. Our consent forms must be completed, signed and returned to Skyhawks Basketball (info@skyhawksbasketball.ca) within 7 days after team tryouts.
Good Hoops Invitation
Date: April 11 to April 13
Location: Edmonton, AB
Volvo Cars Edmonton
Date: May 16 to May 18
Location: Edmonton, AB
Maximum Madness
Date: April 18 to April 20
Location: Edmonton, AB
Good Hoops Summer slam
Date: May 30 to June 1
Location: Edmonton, AB
HG Construction Spring
Date: April 25th to April 27
Location: Edmonton, AB
Alley Oop Main Event
Date: June 13 to June 15
Location: Calgary, AB
Good Hoops Classic
Date: May 9 to May 11
Location: Edmonton, AB
Great Canadian Shootout
Date: June 27 to July 1
Location: Edmonton, AB
Traxx Summer
Date: July 4 to July 6
Location: Edmonton, AB
Clash In Calgary
Date: July 12 to July 13
Location: Calgary, AB
Maximum Madness 2
Date: Aug 8 to Aug 10
Location: Edmonton, AB
TBD
TBD
LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) MODEL
The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is a framework that strategizes training, competition, and recovery depending on the participants stage in their athletic development. The LTAD model was created to help athletes understand their full potential and improve the quality of sport programmes.
STAGE 1 - JR. SKYHAWKS (8-11 YRS)
Teams are created based on the skill level of the player, using evaluation information. Players are placed where they will have the most opportunity
to learn and grow, while seeing as much court time as possible. We will not accept requests to play on a specific team. The intention is to place players of similar skill level together to create a fun and competitive season. It’s important that players and parents do not focus on the division level they are placed at.
STAGE 2 - SKYHAWKS D-LEAGUE (10-13 YRS)
The Skyhawks 'D-League' has implemented Playing Standards to develop age- and stage-appropriate rules and standards for youth basketball. These guidelines will help young players appropriately learn the fundamentals of the game, achieve and maintain early success, and provide enhanced long-term development.
Once a player has grown and developed beyond these standards, they may be promoted to the next age division regardless of age.
STAGE 3 - SKYHAWKS CLUB BASKETBALL AND VARSITY 'AA' (12 - 15 YRS)
Our regular season teams consist of Club and Varsity 'AA' teams for both boys and girls. These teams play in local basketball tournaments and
leagues within Edmonton and surrounding areas. This program caters to U11,U13, U15 & U17.
STAGE 4 - SKYHAWKS ELITE BASKETBALL TRAINING (15 - 17 YRS)
This program is complied of Elite A and Varsity AA boys and girls. These teams play in prestigious exposure and NCAA certified tournaments
within Canada, USA and Overseas. This program is for U11, U13, U15 and U17.
STAGE 1:
'JR. SKYHAWKS'
8 to 11 years old (U11)
Boys and Girls Club/Rec Basketball
STAGE 2:
'SKYHAWKS D-LEAGUE'
10 to 13 years old (U13)
Boys and Girls Club Teams
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STAGE 3:
'SKYHAWKS VARSITY AA'
12 to 15 years old (U15)
Boys and Girls Club Teams
STAGE 4:
'SKYHAWKS ELITE A'
15 to 17 years old (U17)
Men and Women's Club Teams
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