Some AAU Basketball Leagues start children off as young as ages 6-7… Competition and youth development is now starting at a much earlier age for both boys and girls. There are now divisions for boys as young as 1-2 grade and girls as young as 3-4 grade!

Can you play up in AAU basketball?

Grade based division in AAU Basketball tournaments are based on the players actual grade and not age. If a player is in a younger grade, they can play up on a higher grade with no birthday requirement.

Why is AAU basketball bad?

Not only is AAU a large monetary risk, but also places an unnecessary amount of stress on the young athlete. Playing AAU Basketball can put bad stress on the life of a young athlete. For AAU basketball players, a hectic schedule is a way of life, as an AAU season begins in the spring and runs through the fall.

Why choose AAU basketball?

Why is AAU Basketball the right place for you and/or your team to play? Take time to look through our program and you will see. Our goal is to offer local, state, and world competitive opportunities. To make better athletes through quality play and better training camps and clinics.

What is the age limit for AAU basketball 2020?

2020 AAU Boys’ Basketball Eligibility Requirements AGE BASED COMPETITION RULES. 7 & Under . An athlete can be no older than 7 on or before August 31, 2021. (Born on or after September 1, 2013) 8 & Under . An athlete can be no older than 8 on or before August 31, 2021. (Born on or after September 1, 2012) 9 & Under

How do I verify my age for AAU boys basketball?

The AAU now offers two additional options for Boys Basketball age/grade verification, which are as follows: Electronic Age Verification through SportsAge ID ( A one-time registration fee of only $15.00 covers 100% of all updating and processing feeds for as long as an athlete participates in the AAU Boys Basketball Program).

What are the skill levels offered at AAU tournaments?

Up to three skill levels offered (Division I, Division II, Division III). On average, over 28 U.S. states represented per location/event. Play in your District Qualifier to receive a discount and seeding priority (boys basketball teams are not required to participate in DQ to qualify for AAU World Championships, but it is strongly recommended).