Peg City Basketball Leagues

The WMBA is proud to offer the two Peg City Youth Basketball Leagues and a NEW developmental league. These leagues give club-level players an opportunity to compete in high-level, exciting basketball competitions, in various age distinctions from grade 5 through grade 12. Peg City Club Teams will compete for the Championship in a seeded consolation bracket based off power rankings from the regular season.

The WMBA is also a proud partner with Peg City Basketball Senior Leagues, offering a variety of skill levels for all ages. For more information please click the links below:

Peg City Youth Basketball League (Gr 5-8)

Peg City Youth Showcase Series (Gr 9-12)

Peg City Future Stars League (Gr 5-10)

Peg City Senior Leagues (18+)

*We ask that all Club teams register for insurance at Basketball Manitoba before registering with us below:

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Peg City Youth Basketball League (CLUB) - Grades 5-8

FEES

Team Membership Fees: $2100. Club teams must have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 registered players on each team. The WMBA must receive each player's full name and date of birth when registering. The registration deadline is September 21st, 2022.

Included in the Peg City registration fees are the following:

11 regular season games and a minimum 2 Playoff Games (13 total games)

High-quality gymnasiums (Sport for Life Centre, Dakota Fieldhouse, Colleges and High Schools)

Certified Referees (Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials)

Social Media --> Follow us @PegCityBall on Instagram for game highlights

No admission charge for WMBA-hosted events

2022-23 SCHEDULE

The season typically will run from October/November through March on Saturdays or Sundays

Week 1 - November 6, 2022

Week 2 - November 13, 2022

Week 3 - November 27, 2022

Week 4 - December 11, 2022

Week 5 - December 18, 2022

Week 6 - January 8, 2023

Week 7 - January 15, 2023

Week 8 - January 22, 2023

Week 9 - January 29, 2023

Week 10 - February 5, 2023

Week 11 - February 12, 2023

Playoff Week 1 - February 26, 2023

Playoff Week 2 - March 5, 2023

*There will be no games during the Peg City Showcase Weekends or Holiday Weekends

RULES & REGULATIONS
*PCYBL follows the official playing rules of FIBA.

PLAYING TIME
Four 10-minute quarters (stop time)
GAME AND SITE MANAGEMENT
WMBA will be responsible for referees, website updates (stats, standings, players of the week), and scheduling all league games and the championship tournament.
GAME BALL
The official game ball size basketball for all teams will be size 6.

TIMEOUTS
Each team will be given two 60-second timeouts to be used at any point in the game. (An additional timeout will be added for Overtime)
OTHER RULES

Each team will be given 5 minutes to warm up and 5 minutes for halftime. (The game time will also be the forfeit time. No grace period will be allowed).

Each team is responsible for cleaning the bench area after games

Each team is allowed three coaches/managers

A player may only play for one Club per season. Players may play up a grade/age division but it must be with a team from the same Club.

Each team is responsible for their warm-up and game balls. WMBA will supply the game ball.

No Zone Defense

ELIGIBILITY AND PROTESTS

All protests must be submitted in writing to the WMBA. Teams being protested must produce a legal birth certificate. A final decision will be made by the WMBA and will not be subject to any further discussion. Proof of eligibility (birth certificate and current year report card, passport) must be produced in the event of a protest.

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Peg City Youth Showcase (CLUB) - Grades 9-12

FEES

Included in the Peg City registration fees are the following:

9 Regular Season and a minimum 2 Playoff Games (11 total games)

High-quality gymnasiums (Sport for Life Centre, Dakota Fieldhouse, Colleges and High Schools)

Certified Referees (Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials)

Social Media --> Follow us @PegCityBall on Instagram for game highlights

No admission charge for WMBA-hosted events

2022 FALL SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

** PLEASE note the earlier start to this season. We hope to avoid any conflicts with School Ball in December.

Showcase 1 - September 30 - October 1

Showcase 2 - October 28 - October 30

Showcase 3 - November 18 - November 20

Championships - December 2 - December 4

RULES & REGULATIONS

*PCYBL follows the official playing rules of FIBA.

PLAYING TIME
Four 10-minute quarters (stop time)
GAME AND SITE MANAGEMENT
WMBA will be responsible for referees, website updates (stats, standings, players of the week), and scheduling all league games and the championship tournament.
GAME BALL
The official game size basketball for Grade 9-12: Boys-Size 7 Girls-Size 6

TIMEOUTS
Each team will be given two 60-second timeouts each half and timeouts do not carry over.
OTHER RULES

Each team will be given 5-15 minutes to warm up and 5 minutes for halftime. (The game time will also be the forfeit time. No grace period will be allowed).

Each team is responsible for cleaning the bench area after games

Each team is allowed three coaches/managers.

A player may only play for one Club per season. Players may play up a grade/age division but it must be with a team from the same Club.

Each team is responsible for their warm-up and game balls. PCYBL will supply the game ball.

ELIGIBILITY AND PROTESTS

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Peg City Future Stars League(Gr 5- Gr 10)

Peg City Basketball is extremely excited to announce a NEW developmental house league this Fall.

There will be three registration/intake periods:

September 2022 (October-November): We are excited to offer players another option if they didn't receive a call back for any club team tryouts this fall. We would also love to see any competitive community players looking for further training and gameplay from an experienced coaching staff.

December 2022 (January-March): We are excited to offer players another option for development, who didn't make their school team tryouts. We would also love to see any competitive community players looking for further training and gameplay from an experienced coaching staff.

March 2023 (April-June): Open to all players looking for additional training and gameplay.

FEES

Registration Fees: $390

Teams will have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 registered players on each team. The registration deadline is September 21st, 2022

Included in the Peg City registration fees are the following:

11 practices with our experienced coaching staff and high-level student-athlete mentors (Wednesdays)

6 Regular Season, Elam Ending games (Saturday Evenings)

Playoff Tournament (Elam Ending)

*Uniforms will be supplied and required to hand back* all Players will receive a League T-Shirt

High-quality gymnasiums (Sport for Life Centre, Dakota Fieldhouse, Colleges and High Schools)

Certified Referees (Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials)

Social Media --> Follow us @PegCityBall on Instagram for game highlights

No admission charge for any WMBA-hosted events

2022 FALL SCHEDULE

11 practices on Wednesday evenings

6 games plus playoffs on Saturday evenings

RULES & REGULATIONS

FIBA playing rules, all games are determined by the Elam Ending.

Three 8-minute quarters (stop time), fourth quarter Elam Ending implemented at the 4-minute mark.

What is the Elam Ending?

The Elam Ending differs from a traditional basketball game conclusion in that the game ends when the first team reaches a set target score as opposed to when the fourth quarter or overtime period is over. The shot clock is still enforced and every game ends on a winning basket, which could be a field goal of any kind (two-point or three-point) or a free throw.

When does it happen in the Future Stars League(FSL)?

Every FSL game across the regular season and playoffs concludes with an Elam Ending. The first three quarters follow normal FIBA rules, slated at 8 minutes each, but with the first stoppage of play at or beyond the 4:00 minute mark of the 4th quarter of each game, timed play will end and a target score will be set, equal to the leading team’s score plus nine (9).

Example: At the stoppage, if the game’s score is 77-71, then the target score after adding 9 points is 86. If the game is tied at the time of the stoppage, the first team to score nine points will win the game. If the first stoppage at/under 4:00 is a foul shot resulting in free throws, the free throw(s) will be administered before setting the target score.

Why is the Elam Ending effective?

The Elam Ending is effective in that it limits excessive fouling and the need for rushed possessions when teams are trailing in the latter stages of the game providing a better flowing, fast-paced conclusion. The format also puts an emphasis on the excitement surrounding the finish as a shot of some kind as opposed to the buzzer will always end the game.

Who invented the Elam Ending?

The Elam Ending was created by Nick Elam, a university professor at Ball State University. Prior to being adopted by the CEBL for the full 2020 season, the format had been popularized in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), a single-elimination tournament based in the United States, as well as by the NBA as the adapted format for its All-Star Game since 2019.