Premier Youth Development League is part of the Premier Umbrella, designed as a key step in our developmental pathway. This league provides players with valuable in-game experience, allowing them to compete among their peers before progressing to higher-level competition. With a focus on team-structured training, skill development, and game play, we aim to create a fun and competitive environment where players can grow both individually and as a team.
Our Premier League has been available for U14, U16, and U18. With the introduction of a younger age divisions to offer more game experience, we recognized the need to further refine the structure. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we will now have two separate age categories for U11 and U13—each with its own developmental focus.
This new structure ensures that players receive the right level of competition and training, better preparing them for the next stages of their basketball journey. More details below.
The U13 Division is designed to bridge the gap between youth basketball and higher-level competition, preparing players for the Premier League. This division provides a structured environment where athletes can refine their skills, develop game awareness, and build confidence through team training and competitive play. With a format that mirrors our Premier League, players will gain valuable experience in organized team settings, helping them transition smoothly into high school basketball and beyond.
The U11 Division focuses on team structure and game play while ensuring equal playing time for all athletes. Games will follow a fair-play system, where players rotate in and out at set intervals, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute on the court. Coaches will oversee structured team training while emphasizing development, teamwork, and game awareness. This division is designed to help younger players build confidence, improve their basketball IQ, and develop essential skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Current and new HKBA players may tryout for the league in their respective age divisions. All players are required to tryout for a new season.
*Players are only required to attend one session*
TRYOUT SESSION 1
Date: Saturday, February 22nd
Time: 9:00am-11:00am*
Location: Harbour Road Sports Center
TRYOUT SESSION 2
Date: Saturday. March 1st
Time: 9:00am-11:00am*
Location: TBA closer toward tryout dates
*Please note that the exact time is subject to court availability
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
U11 Division: Boys & Girls born 2014 or later
U13 Division: Boys & Girls born 2012 or later
*Please note that coaches may allow for flexibility in divisions on a case-by-case basis, to ensure better quality and individual player development.
U11 Tryout Registration Form: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/471819
U13 Tryout Registration Form:
Feb 22 - Tryout Session #1
Mar 1 - Tryout Session #2
Mar 2 - Roster Announcement
Week of Mar 10 - Team practices begin
Mar 15 - First day of matches
Jun 14 - Finals Game
*Accepted players must complete their registration and their league fees to secure their place. Failure to do so may result in forfeiting your place on the team.
U11 Division Match Day
Sundays between 9:00am-11:00am
Central/Western LCSD Venues
U13 Match Day
Saturdays between 9:00am-11:00am
Central/Western LCSD Venues
*Premier League is not eligible for early-bird or pro-rates*
Our U11 and U13 divisions are structured to provide age-appropriate competition while focusing on player development, teamwork, and game experience.
For detailed rules and guidelines, click [here].
Please note that our Premier Youth Development League is part of HKBA's special programs and is not eligible for early bird discounts, pro-rates, or our regular class make-up policy. For full details, please visit our updated policies below.
Location: Central/Western LCSD Venues
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm
Practices: 11
Dates: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 7, 28
May 12, 19, 26
Jun 2, 9
Fees: $6,380 // Uniform: $500 extra
Extra Weekly Training Session Included every Thursday! (S25THCW3)
*program not eligible for early bird*
Location: Central/Western LCSD Venues
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm
Practices: 11
Dates: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 7, 28
May 12, 19, 26
Jun 2, 9
Fees: $6,380 // Uniform: $500 extra
Extra Weekly Training Session Included every Thursday! (S25THCW3)
*program not eligible for early bird*
Location: Souths Side LCSD Venues
For: U11 & U13 Premier Youth Development League Players
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm*
Classes: 13
Dates: Mar 11, 18, 25
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10
Fee: $7,340 // Uniform: $500 Extra
Extra Weekly Training Session Included every Thursday! (S25THCW3)
*program not eligible for early bird*
Location: Souths Side LCSD Venues
For: U11 & U13 Premier Youth Development League Players
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm*
Classes: 13
Dates: Mar 11, 18, 25
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10
Fee: $7,340 // Uniform: $500 Extra
Extra Weekly Training Session Included every Thursday! (S25THCW3)
*program not eligible for early bird*