About
Eden Athletic Club is a recreational basketball league. Players take part in an Eden season that begins with practices in September and continues through league games and special events.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: League games are played between December and February, with the Eden season starting practices in September and ending with the Eden Jamboree event in March.
Eden Athletic Club was formally established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, and Eden basketball has been in the East Bay for over 80 years. The League was originally constructed shortly after World War II to give Japanese American children an avenue to play basketball, and keeping Japanese cultural traditions has been important across all teams in the League. The club is part of the East Bay Youth Athletic League (EBYAL) and has a subdivision for girls, the East Bay Girls Athletic League (EBGAL), when there are enough participants. The league is described as a rec league focused on sportsmanship and promoting a positive environment, and it states that its league is based on respect and sportsmanship, with unsportsmanlike conduct not tolerated and potentially leading to dismissal.
E-Division teams do not keep score, while D-Division teams keep score but do not keep standings. In both E and D Divisions, an all-play rule applies so that all players play. In C and B Divisions, score is kept for standings, and playoffs are held in the first week of March. In the described current year, approximately 147 players participate on 14 teams from kindergarten through 12th grade. The season culminates with the Eden Jamboree event in March, which brings together over 400 participants from more than 40 teams ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade.
The League links basketball goals with the Eden Japanese American community. The mochi from the annual Mochitsuki event is packaged and delivered locally and to seniors at the Eden Issei Terrace in time for the New Year celebration. Every June, Eden JACL hosts the Eden Township Bazaar at the Eden Japanese Community Center. Being an Eden parent is described as requiring more time and energy than many sporting organizations, and families are described as having a richer experience and being part of a community.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: League games are played between December and February, with the Eden season starting practices in September and ending with the Eden Jamboree event in March.
Eden Athletic Club was formally established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, and Eden basketball has been in the East Bay for over 80 years. The League was originally constructed shortly after World War II to give Japanese American children an avenue to play basketball, and keeping Japanese cultural traditions has been important across all teams in the League. The club is part of the East Bay Youth Athletic League (EBYAL) and has a subdivision for girls, the East Bay Girls Athletic League (EBGAL), when there are enough participants. The league is described as a rec league focused on sportsmanship and promoting a positive environment, and it states that its league is based on respect and sportsmanship, with unsportsmanlike conduct not tolerated and potentially leading to dismissal.
E-Division teams do not keep score, while D-Division teams keep score but do not keep standings. In both E and D Divisions, an all-play rule applies so that all players play. In C and B Divisions, score is kept for standings, and playoffs are held in the first week of March. In the described current year, approximately 147 players participate on 14 teams from kindergarten through 12th grade. The season culminates with the Eden Jamboree event in March, which brings together over 400 participants from more than 40 teams ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade.
The League links basketball goals with the Eden Japanese American community. The mochi from the annual Mochitsuki event is packaged and delivered locally and to seniors at the Eden Issei Terrace in time for the New Year celebration. Every June, Eden JACL hosts the Eden Township Bazaar at the Eden Japanese Community Center. Being an Eden parent is described as requiring more time and energy than many sporting organizations, and families are described as having a richer experience and being part of a community.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
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