More Than Basketball.
North Langley Basketball Association provides recreational basketball for boys and girls ages 5–17 in Langley and the surrounding communities.
At our best, basketball is about more than wins and losses. It's about confidence, friendships, perseverance, teamwork, and belonging.
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Why Families Choose NLBA
Every season, hundreds of families from Langley and the surrounding communities choose NLBA because they're looking for more than just another activity.
They're looking for a place where their children can learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and experience the positive impact that sport can have on a young person's life.
Every Athlete Matters
We believe young athletes develop best when they have the opportunity to play. That's why our Fair Play philosophy provides every player with equal playing time through the same number of shifts during each game. Every athlete has the opportunity to contribute, build confidence, and grow from the court—not just the sidelines.
Development First
We believe every young athlete has potential worth developing. Through basketball, players learn skills, build confidence, support teammates, and discover what they're capable of becoming.
Character Counts
Basketball teaches more than shooting, dribbling, and defense. It teaches perseverance, humility, leadership, teamwork, and respect—lessons that often last far beyond the final buzzer.
Community Matters
Great seasons aren't built by scoreboards alone. They're built by coaches who invest their time, parents who encourage from the sidelines, referees who serve the game, and athletes who learn to support one another. The culture of a league is shaped by everyone who participates in it.
Fun for every age
It starts with the littlest hoopers.
NLBA isn't just for older, experienced players. Our youngest divisions are built around fun, friendship, and first steps on the court — high-fives, big smiles, and the joy of learning to play. Every child is welcome, no experience required.
The NLBA Difference
Competition has an important place in sport, but we believe basketball is at its best when it develops more than athletes.
The lessons learned through teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, encouragement, and commitment often stay with young people long after their playing days are over.
Every Player Plays
Meaningful participation is a cornerstone of player development.
Development Over Winning
We love competition, but growth matters just as much as results.
Respect Is Non-Negotiable
Players, coaches, referees, parents, and spectators all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
2026–27 Key Dates
Registration
- Coach Registration: July 6–13
- General Registration Opens: July 27
- Registration Closes: September 1
Evaluations
- U9/U13 – September 14
- U11 – September 15
- U15 – September 28
- U18 – September 29
Clinics
- Coaches Clinic – September 22
- Referee Clinic – September 21
Photo Day
- October 24
Season Start
- Junior Divisions – September 28
- Senior Divisions – October 5
Season End
- Junior Divisions – March 5
- Senior Divisions – March 10–11
Join Our Community
NLBA is powered by families, coaches, referees, and volunteers who care about creating positive experiences for young athletes. Whether you're registering a player, coaching a team, officiating games, or volunteering behind the scenes, you're helping shape the kind of environment where young people can learn, compete, and grow.
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