Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Hello Coaches!
Let's kick off the 2026 Youth Provincials!
Thank you to all who attended the Coaches Technical Meeting.
Important Documents such as;
- The Technical Package
- Rules Modifications by age group and
- The Discipline Guidelines
- Scores
Can all be found on our Youth Provincials 2026 Website.
Safe Sport Training - Did you complete yours?
To ensure a safe, development-focused, and positive experience for all participants, the following coaching requirements are in place for the 2026 Youth Provincials:
Safe Sport Training is required for all coaches to participate in the 2026 Youth Provincials. It is offered through the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and is free to complete.
Please use the link provided to access this free module online at CAC: Participants Training | Safesport (coach.ca)NCCP FUNdamentals is the minimum recommended coaching certification for all teams participating in the 2026 Youth Provincials.
Coach & Bench Conduct requires all coaches must follow ABA’s Code of Conduct, treat officials respectfully, and model positive behaviour at all times. Each team must have an adult coach (18+) on the bench for all games.
Rule of Two must be followed to ensure two screened adults (18+) are present with athletes at all times. If not possible, interactions must be open, observable, and interruptible.
CMBA Staff ID Cards are required for all coaches to participate in the 2026 Youth Provincials from the Calgary zones. Cards must be shown to officials during pre-game meetings of each game then placed on the score table. Procedures for offenses and non-compliance will proceed the same as CMBA regular standards. More details can be found: CMBA : Website by RAMP InterActive
Coaches Packages
Packages are available for pick up at your first game location on Friday, March 6th or Saturday, March 7th.
Please locate Headquarters to collect your Coaches Package.
Included in each package;
- Player and Coach Participant T-shirts
- 3 - Player of the Game Cards to acknowledge one of your players from each of your games
If you require a different size in shirt please return to Headquarters to exchange.
Headquarters & Merchandise: There will be Headquarters and Merchandise at all 5 locations for 2026 Youth Provincials. They will run during tournament hours, and will have Alberta Basketball signage, and be clearly visible. Pre - Orders for Merchandise will be picked up at Headquarters at your teams first game location, please pass this information along to your team.
We’ve added a fun opportunities for families attending 2026 Youth Provincial:
- A Balloon Artist
- A Face Painter
We are excited to be in Calgary and grateful to all the volunteers that have stepped up to assist!
Big Thanks to our hosting partners CMBA and EYBA.
Also, Big Thanks to our other partners Lexus of Calgary, Jelly Modern Donuts, Molton, Alberta Government, and Tourism Calgary.
We are looking forward to seeing you all and celebrating the accomplishments of all the athletes, coaches and administrators.
See you on the court!