CBL PLAYER ELIGIBILTY

Age Categories – 2026/27 Season

For the 2026/27 season, the following age categories will determine CBL divisions:

• U10 – Must be aged 9 or under on 1 September 2026

• U12 – Must be aged 11 or under on 1 September 2026

• U14 – Must be aged 13 or under on 1 September 2026

• U16 – Must be aged 15 or under on 1 September 2026

• U18 – Must be aged 17 or under on 1 September 2026

• U20 – Must be aged 19 or under on 1 September 2026

Player Eligibility
To be eligible for any division, players must:

1. Be licensed with the CBL.

2. Provide proof of age in line with the above requirements.

Special Concessions
In exceptional cases, the league may permit over-age players to participate if:

• They are genuine beginners in basketball.

• They are not considered a “starting five” level player.

• They are not dominant within their division (as assessed by league officials).

Requests must be submitted by the team coach or organiser and will be reviewed case by case.