Basketball

Choosing ESSC Basketball is a slam dunk.

You don't have to be 6-feet tall to make the squad in our leagues! All our Edmonton Basketball Leagues are co-ed with offerings for all skill levels, so whether you're a globetrotter or a newbie, there's something for everyone.

After your game, meet up with your teammates and other players to enjoy exclusive food and drink specials at one of the ESSC's many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton!

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League Details

View current Schedules and Standings

League Length

  • Winter, Spring, Fall: 9-weeks

  • Summer: 8-weeks

All teams play once a week on the day they select when registering.

Typical Game Times

  • Evening Leagues: 6pm to 10:30pm

  • Afternoon/Evening Leagues: 4pm to 10:30pm

While our leagues are self-officiated, there is a Games Coordinator onsite to help manage equipment, time and scores. Games consist of two, 25-minute halves and a 5-minute half-time, and bookings are typically 1 hour long.

5 on 5 - Co-ed

Games are played 5 on 5 with a minimum of two female players on the court.

5 on 5 - Open - Draft

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS ONLY! Register solo and participate in a live draft at the beginning of the season to find your team. In this format, your registration includes a pre-season draft party as well as new team t-shirts for the season, and everyone is welcome regardless of skill or gender.

Divisions are based on the experience and skills of a team - not on their competitive behaviour! No matter what skill level you register for, all players are expected to play with a 'fun-first, winning-second' attitude.

Please note that the below divisions may not be offered every season or day. If you have any questions about the different skill levels or where to place yourself, just call us!

Really Rec

This division is for players and teams who are brand-new or relatively new to the sport. If more than a couple of players on the team are experienced, the team should move to a higher level.

Recreational

This division is for teams who are newer to the sport, or teams that consist of a mix of experienced and inexperienced players. Some players may still be learning the rules of Basketball, meaning the flow of the game will not always be natural. If the majority of players are experienced and skilled, then the team should move up to a higher level if available.

Recreational Plus

This division is for teams with mainly experienced Basketball players. The flow of the game will be quicker than the Recreational division as there will be fewer stoppages and rule clarifications. Players can shoot, dribble and pass with accuracy, and the team is looking for more of a challenge than the Recreational level. Not all players in this division are highly skilled, but players are experienced and knowledgeable in the sport.

Format

Ideal Roster Size
(F) = Female

Total # of Players
Required on the Court

Min # of Female Players
Required on the Court

Max # of M/X Players
Allowed on the Court

5 on 5 - Co-ed

10-11 (4 F)

5

2

3

5 on 5 - Open

10-11

5

N/A

5

When registering a full team, there is no limit to the maximum number of players you can have on the roster.

Minimum female player requirements are inclusive of anyone who identifies as female.

Default Information

Format

Minimum # of Players to Avoid Default

Default Score

Default Fee

5 on 5 - Co-ed

4 (1 F)

0-30

$110

5 on 5 - Open

4

0-30

$110

Facilities and Equipment

Citywide

Games are played at a variety of locations throughout the season.

Premium

Games are played at just the one premium facility listed in that offering for the duration of the season.

Equipment

Basketball

Jerseys

Clean, Non-Marking Shoes

Provided By ESSC

Yes

No

No

Required Of Players

Optional

Yes

Yes

  • The Games Coordinator (GC) will bring the official game ball. Players are welcome to bring their own basketball for warm-up.

  • Players are required to bring both a light and dark shirt or jersey to the game each week.

Basketball Offerings

Registration Dates

5 FEB Spring Registration Opens
5 MAR Spring Early Bird Deadline
19 MAR Spring Indoor Registration Deadline
7 APR Spring Indoor Leagues Start

Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Monday: Evening
Date range
Apr 7 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational Plus
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Accepting Full Teams & Female Individuals Only!
Day/Time
Monday: Evening
Date range
Apr 7 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Tuesday: Evening
Date range
Apr 8 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Wednesday: Evening
Date range
Apr 9 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Thursday: Evening
Date range
Apr 10 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
Register team Register individual(s)

Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational Plus
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Thursday: Evening
Date range
Apr 10 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
Recreational
Format:
5 on 5 - Co-ed
Day/Time
Sunday: Aft/Eve
Date range
Apr 13 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Teams: $930.00
Individuals: $125.00
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Basketball - League

Level:
All Skill Levels
Format:
5 on 5 - Open - Draft
Unique league alert! This individual based league has players drafted onto teams and includes a free custom team jersey!
Day/Time
Tuesday: Evening
Date range
Apr 15 (9 Weeks)
Facility location
Citywide
Date range
Individuals: $140.00
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