EYBL Champions League is comprised of Nike sponsored and at-large independent programs. The programs will compete for a spot in Nike Nationals.
The EYBL Champions League sessions will be:
SESSION 1: APRIL 19-21 - HAMPTON, VA
SESSION 2: MAY 17-19 - REGIONAL STOPS: DES MOINES, IA | PHOENIX, AZ | HOUSTON, TX | BIRMINGHAM, AL
SESSION 3: JULY 12-15 - LOUISVILLE, KY
SESSION 4: JULY 19-22 - CHICAGO, IL
HOW WERE THE PROGRAMS SELECTED?
The programs were vetted utilizing a rubric that consists of but not limited to:
Program Board of Directors
Mission Statement
Coaching staff
Program administrators
Market
Relationships with programs in their neighboring states
Team roster and past success
Other age groups quality
Middle school program
Program history
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS FOR EYBL CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE?
The age group for 2024 EYBL Championship League is 15U, 16U, & 17U.
WILL THE EYBL CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE EXPAND INTO DIVISIONS?
We are looking to expand to include more skill levels. Players learn and develop their games at different rates and pace. Providing organized leagues at the local, state, regional and national levels segmented into skill and experience will engender enjoyment and player development.
