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Eden Athletic Club offers basketball and related events, including league play, the Eden Jamboree, and an annual Mochitsuki event for parents and players. The program also includes games for children and participates in community events such as the Eden Township Bazaar.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: The season begins with practice in September, league games are played between December and February, EBGAL games in the 2023/2024 season are played at Bancroft, and the season culminates with the Eden Jamboree event in March, which in 2026 is held on March 15.
The 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, with the league originally constructed shortly after World War II. The program is part of the East Bay Youth Athletic League (EBYAL), and Eden basketball is one of six organizations that make up this league. It has a subdivision for girls called the East Bay Girls Athletic League (EBGAL) when there are enough participants, and typically 4th grade girls and younger play in the EBYAL.
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. Unsportsmanlike conduct is not tolerated and can lead to dismissal. In E-Division teams, no score is kept, while in D-Division teams, score is kept but no standings are recorded. In both E and D Divisions, an all-play rule applies so that all players play, and in C and B Divisions, score is kept for standings and playoffs are held in the first week of March.
In the year described, Eden Athletic Club has approximately 147 players on 14 teams from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Eden Jamboree event brings together over 400 participants from more than 40 teams ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade and is described as an enjoyable and competitive weekend of basketball. 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 described as important for all the teams in the league.
The program links physical fitness, recreation in a friendly environment, and teamwork with the Eden Japanese American community. The mochi from the annual Mochitsuki 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. It is stated that being an Eden parent requires more time and energy than many sporting organizations, and that families benefit from a richer experience and are part of a community.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: The season begins with practice in September, league games are played between December and February, EBGAL games in the 2023/2024 season are played at Bancroft, and the season culminates with the Eden Jamboree event in March, which in 2026 is held on March 15.
The 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, with the league originally constructed shortly after World War II. The program is part of the East Bay Youth Athletic League (EBYAL), and Eden basketball is one of six organizations that make up this league. It has a subdivision for girls called the East Bay Girls Athletic League (EBGAL) when there are enough participants, and typically 4th grade girls and younger play in the EBYAL.
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. Unsportsmanlike conduct is not tolerated and can lead to dismissal. In E-Division teams, no score is kept, while in D-Division teams, score is kept but no standings are recorded. In both E and D Divisions, an all-play rule applies so that all players play, and in C and B Divisions, score is kept for standings and playoffs are held in the first week of March.
In the year described, Eden Athletic Club has approximately 147 players on 14 teams from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Eden Jamboree event brings together over 400 participants from more than 40 teams ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade and is described as an enjoyable and competitive weekend of basketball. 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 described as important for all the teams in the league.
The program links physical fitness, recreation in a friendly environment, and teamwork with the Eden Japanese American community. The mochi from the annual Mochitsuki 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. It is stated that being an Eden parent requires more time and energy than many sporting organizations, and that families benefit from a richer experience and are part of a community.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
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