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premier youth development league

What is the premier Youth development League?

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. 

division INFORMATION

u13 division

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.

u11 division

The U11 Division focuses on team structure and game play while ensuring equal playing time for all athletes. 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.

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2026 FALL ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT

U11 & U13 DIVISION

league details

important INFO

IMPORTANT DATES

Roster Announcements: Aug 23 

Team Practices: Begin Week of Aug 24 

U11/U13 Black + White Army: 

  • Aug 24 Island School 6pm-8pm 

U11/U13 Blue + Red Army: 

  • Aug 25 Island School 6pm-8pm 

Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 30 

First Match Day

  • U13 - Saturday, September 12 
  • U11 - Sunday, September 13 

Finals Day:

  • U13 - Saturday, December 12
  • U11 - Sunday, December 13

Trade Request Deadline: Friday, August 28 

U13 Bye-Weeks: Sep 26, Oct 24 - No Matches

U11 Bye-Weeks: Sep 27, Oct 25 - No Matches 

BUNDLE TRAINING 

Looking for additional training? Bundle your program with an extra training session on Thursday (F26THCW3) and receive 30% off! Bundle options are available only to PYDL players. Please contact our team for details.

rules and guidelines

Our U11 and U13 divisions are structured to provide age-appropriate competition while focusing on player development, teamwork, and game experience.

  • U11 Division follows a fair-play system, ensuring equal playing time for all athletes through structured lineup rotations. The emphasis is on team play, skill development, and game awareness in a supportive environment.
  • U13 Division introduces more structured team play and competitive elements, allowing players to develop their IQ, confidence,  adapt to higher-level competition, and gain valuable experience before advancing to the Premier League.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 

U11 Division: Boys & Girls born 2015 or later 

U13 Division: Boys & Girls born 2013 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. 

Max Players Per Team: 12 

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Black Army + White Army 

Location: Central/Western LCSD Venues

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm

Practices: 15

Dates:  Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14 ,21 ,28

Oct 5, 12, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 

Fee: $8,060 // Uniform: $500 Extra 

*program not eligible for early bird*


BLACK ARMY 

U11 Black Army Registration

U13 Black Army Registration 

WHITE ARMY

U11 White Army Registration

U13 White Army Registration


PLAYER REGISTRATION

Blue Army + Red Army 

Location: Southside LCSD Venues / Island School

Time:  5:00pm-7:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm

Practices: 15
Dates:  Aug 25, Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Oct 6, 13, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8

Fee: $8,060 // Uniform: $500 Extra 

*program not eligible for early bird*


BLUE ARMY 

U11 Blue Army Registration

U13 Blue Army Registration

RED ARMY 

U11 Red Army Registration

U13 Red Army Registration


Premier League Policies Reminder

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.

HKBA Updated policies

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