Governance & Membership

The Alberta Basketball Association (ABA) is the governing body for the sport of basketball in Alberta.

ABA is committed to providing a safe environment and fair competition for all of its members. This policy provides guidelines and regulations for groups running events, programs and tournaments helping to ensure a safe and fair environment.

This policy applies to all basketball related activities, events and tournaments participated in, organized by and run by ABA and its members.

Purpose of Governance

Ensures a commitment by the event organizer that the event will be conducted in accordance with ABA guidelines
Ensures that the event will be conducted in a fair and safe manner
Encourages the recognition of results
Ensures that the event meets a standard of quality required for sanctioning by ABA
Provides insurance for participants’ safety for those activities sanctioned by ABA

2022/2023 ABA Membership

Membership Year runs annually - September 1st - August 31
Individual Membership Fee is:
$20.00/player - Age 9-18
$15.00/player - 19+ (Adult leagues)
$15.00/player - U9 Tykes and younger
- To purchase Individual Membership - CLICK HERE
- Annual membership purchase instructions package is now being provided to make purchasing membership easier for all.
Organization Registration Fee is: $100.00
- To purchase Organization Registration - CLICK HERE

ABA Membership Benefits

The Case for Alignment Document

Governance Policies, Procedures and Best Practices

Ongoing Return to Play Guidelines due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Organization Access to RAMP Online Registration System
Electronic ABA Membership Card with Photo ID
Membership Insurance Coverage
Access to the following programs:

Fall Development

Jr. Academy
Sr. Academy
Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS) - in conjunction with Canada Basketball

Mini Clinics
Jr NBA
Team Alberta

Open Tryouts, Assessment Camp, Final Selection
Western Canada Summer Games
Canada Summer Games
Canada Basketball National Championships 15U & 17U

Alberta Summer Games - Zone Teams

Coaching Development

NCCP Courses - Community Coach/FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, Train to Train and Train to Compete
NCCP Evaluations
GamePlan & The Locker Assistance
Professional Development (in person & online)