About The League
The MYBA 3rd Grade Travel Basketball League is dedicated to providing a high quality youth basketball experience to families as they begin their travel basketball journey.
League Info
Grades
3rd Grade
Play Dates (2026-27 Season)
Pick 5 of the 7, or 6 of the 7 play dates listed below.
| Date | Location(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|
| November 21 | Park Center HS, Eagle Ridge Academy | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 5 | Park Center HS, Skyview MS | 2 Game Play Date |
| December 12 | St. Anthony Village HS, Eagle Ridge Academy | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 9 | Skyview MS, Fridley HS/MS | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 23 | Washburn HS, Camden HS, TBD | 2 Game Play Date |
| January 30 | St. Anthony Village HS | 2 Game Play Date |
| February 13 | Fridley HS/MS | 3 Game Tournament |
Games
10-13 total games (depending on which option you choose above). Each team will play 2 games per play date. League Playoffs will consist of a 3 game tournament.
League Playoffs Clarification
- The League Playoffs are held on Feb 13.
- February 13 is one of the six play dates.
- Teams can choose to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Teams can choose not to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Awards will be provided at the League Playoffs for the teams that place 1st or 2nd in their tournament.
Genders
Boys and Girls. Boys must play on boys teams and girls must play on girls teams.
Divisions
A (strongest), B, C
Commitment
Teams must commit to five dates.
Deadline
Register by 11:59pm on November 2nd , 2026
Admission Fee
Daily admission will not be charged when attending the games
Teams
Teams must meet the MYBA Team Eligibility Guidelines
Additional Details
- Ball Size: 27.5
- Basket Height: 10 feet
- Free Throw Distance: 12 feet
Highlights
- No 4th Grade Teams! The league will ensure that your opponent will be a 3rd grade team. No more signing up for a 3rd grade tournament and then get combined with 4th grade teams.
- Great Introduction to Travel Basketball: Allows families to ease their way into the travel basketball experience.
- Limited Travel: The goal is to create leagues/playing locations in multiple pockets around the twin cities metro area and beyond.
- Flexible Scheduling: Pick the dates that work best for your team. Provides the ability to play in tournaments on off weeks.
- Save Time: Play two games in one day and get the rest of your weekend back.
- Save Money: Less money per game compared to tournaments.
Confirmed Playing Locations
- November 21: Park Center HS, Eagle Ridge Academy
- December 5: Park Center HS, Skyview MS
- December 12: Eagle Ridge Academy, St. Anthony Village HS
- January 9: Skyview MS, Fridley HS/MS
- January 23: Washburn HS, Camden HS, TBD
- January 30: St. Anthony Village HS
- February 13: Fridley HS/MS
Entry Fee
- $1575 per team for 6 of 7 Play Dates (includes admission fees)
- $1375 per team for 5 of 7 Play Dates ( includes admission fees)
Games
10-13 total games (depending on which option you choose above). Each team will play 2 games per play date. League Playoffs will consist of a 3 game tournament.
League Playoffs Clarification
- The League Playoffs are held on Feb 13.
- Feb 13 is one of the six play dates.
- Teams can choose to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Teams can choose not to participate in the Feb 13 League Playoffs.
- Awards will be provided at the League Playoffs for the teams that place 1st or 2nd in their tournament.
Team Eligibility
Playing Rules
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Schedule
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