Pittsburgh · Winter 2026–27

YOUR WINTER.
YOUR ACADEMY.

Develop your game. Represent REL. Detailed teaching, live training, and a committed team option for the winter ahead.

December 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027

Find your program Skills training.
Team basketball.
Be part of REL.

Find your fit

CHOOSE YOUR WINTER.

Build your skills. Find your team. Choose the program that fits your player.

Skills and live training

REL Academy Skills Membership

$669.72 / full season

  • Choose two recurring days from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
  • Up to four training hours per week
  • Detailed instruction in ball handling, shooting, footwork, finishing and decision-making
  • Skills and live training with REL Academy coaches

Training can include different ages, grades and abilities. Consistent teammates or specific competitive matchups are not guaranteed.

Complete disclosed price. One seasonal payment. No automatic renewal.

Choose skills training

Committed team basketball

REL In-House AAU Teams

$1,081.98 / full season if activated

  • Academy skills and live training on two selected days weekly, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
  • Two additional mandatory team practice hours per week, assigned after roster planning
  • Three planned events in a local circuit with other area AAU teams, subject to confirmed arrangements
  • Official coaching and roster placement after approval and successful payment

$669.72 Academy payment at enrollment. $412.26 conditional team balance only if your accepted roster is activated.

Apply for a team

Training availability

Monday–Friday, 5:00–7:00 PM (Eastern). Families choose any two recurring weekdays. Each athlete receives up to four hours of training weekly. Includes detailed instruction in shooting, ball handling, footwork, finishing, decision-making and defensive reads, plus competitive application against live defenders. Groups are based on actual attendance, age and ability; the court may be divided between general skills and targeted instruction or competitive work. Specific teammates or perfectly matched groups are not guaranteed. AAU team practice is two additional mandatory hours weekly, with times provided only after confirmation.

Posted closures
Closed December 25, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Holiday training and replacement sessions are not included or promised.

Holiday and makeup policy

Training is closed on December 25, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Holiday training and replacement sessions are not included or promised.

Represent your team

Planned team groups

Boys and girls have separate divisions for 3rd–4th, 5th–6th and 7th–8th grades.

Not every group will form. Some grade groups may combine after review, with fresh acceptance from affected families before placement is confirmed.

HAWKSKINGSSWOOSHLADY SWOOSHQUEENS

Final placement depends on age, ability, roster availability and team construction.

Planned divisionFormation deadlineEnrollment
Boys 3–4 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12
Boys 5–6 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12
Boys 7–8 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12
Girls 3–4 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12
Girls 5–6 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12
Girls 7–8 GradeNovember 24, 20268 committed players minimum · capacity 12

The path to your roster

How team enrollment works

Your Academy payment provides actual training access. Your AAU application stays conditional until enough paid and authorized players commit and REL approves the roster. The separately disclosed team balance is collected only under your accepted authorization.

Your team place is confirmed after successful payment. If a proposed team does not form, Academy training remains available and the $650 Academy tuition plus disclosed processing allowance remains nonrefundable. No conditional team balance is collected. Credits may be considered under the disclosed policy, subject to applicable law. Existing members receive a tuition and credit review before new payment is requested.

Team Final Red Nike

A talent-selected program. Roster positions are earned through evaluation and selection. Selected families receive enrollment details privately.

Grades 4–7 tryout registration
Grades 8–11 tryout registration

Your next step

Start your player's enrollment

Tell us about your player. Review your program and payment details, then sign below.

1 · Choose your program and training

Choose a program to view its complete price and payment schedule.

Choose two training days per week, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Select exactly two available days.

2 · Player and family information

Known member accounts are reviewed before payment to prevent duplicate tuition charges. Please keep medical information out of these enrollment notes.

3 · Review and sign

Read the full REL Academy liability waiver
LIABILITY WAIVER FORM 1) THE UNDERSIGNED, (print parent or guardian name) __________________________ (“Undersigned”), REFERRED TO AS THE PARENT(S) AND/OR THE GUARDIAN(S) OF THE MINOR PARTICIPANT (print participant name) _______________________ (“Participant”) DOES HEREBY REPRESENT THAT HE/SHE (THEY) IS (ARE) IN FACT ACTING IN SUCH CAPACITY. As the parent or legal guardian of the Participant, the Undersigned agrees to hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties herein referred to below as “Releasees” from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage, which may be imposed upon said Releasees because of any actions, omissions, or negligence of Releasees. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ____________________ DATE __________ RELATIONSHIP TO PARTICIPANT ____________________ 2) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, COVENANTS NOT TO SUE AND DISCHARGES Knock Out Kings Basketball Corporation, REL Academy, James Barton II, Knock Out Kings LLC, R.B.I. Training Center, Allegheny Athletics, R.B.I. Redwings, James Barton I, team managers or coaches, other players or their parents, officials, sponsors, advertisers, owners, operators, managers, employees, agents, schools, churches, municipalities, recreation centers, landlords, or lessees of any game, practice, training, clinic, camp, tournament, lesson, or activity location (herein referred to below as “Releasees”), from all liability to the Undersigned, his or her personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, for any and all damages and any claims thereof on account of injury or death to the Participant, the Undersigned, or their property, as a result of the Participant or Undersigned competing, practicing, observing, traveling to or from, or for any purpose participating in any and all activities, including but not limited to basketball, baseball, and/or any other sports or activities. For purposes of this Agreement, “Facility” shall mean any gymnasium, court, field, facility, training location, rented space, school, church, recreation center, park, or other location where any REL Academy, Knock Out Kings Basketball Corporation, or affiliated activity, practice, game, lesson, clinic, camp, tournament, or event is conducted. 3) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost the Undersigned may incur due to the presence of the Participant or Undersigned while in any way competing, practicing, observing, traveling to or from, or participating in any activity at any Facility, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. 4) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE to the Participant or the Undersigned due to the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, while competing, practicing, observing, traveling to or from, or participating in any activities at any Facility. 5) THE UNDERSIGNED expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities conducted by Releasees are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury, death, and/or property damage. THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be binding and inclusive as permitted by law. This agreement has full legal force and effect. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and further agrees that no oral representation, statements, or inducement apart from the written agreement has been made. The waiver, release and indemnification agreement specifically embraces each and every sanctioned, authorized or promoted practice, game, clinic, camp, lesson, tournament, training session, or activity by said Releasees and applies to each and every activity or event in which the Undersigned and/or Participant participates. THE UNDERSIGNED, their children, heirs, and next of kin, hereby agree not to sue Releasees for any damage, injury or death to the Participant, the Undersigned, or their property, that may occur as a result of the Undersigned and/or Participant participating in and/or observing any and all activities conducted by Releasees, including injury, death, or damage to property that may occur as a result of Releasees’ negligence. LOCATION FLEXIBILITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Undersigned acknowledges and agrees that REL Academy programs, practices, games, camps, clinics, lessons, tournaments, and activities may occur at various locations that are owned, leased, rented, borrowed, permitted, licensed, or otherwise utilized by Releasees. This waiver and release shall apply equally to every such location, whether permanent or temporary, and regardless of whether such location is specifically identified in advance. *YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT YOU AGREE WITH THE ABOVE TERMS AND HAVE AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS WAIVER ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANT.* PARTICIPANT NAME ______________________________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME ______________________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE __________________________________ DATE ______________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN EMAIL _______________________________________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN PHONE NUMBER ______________________________
Payment and conditional enrollment policy

The $650 Academy tuition is nonrefundable, including if an AAU team does not form, because Academy skills and live training remain available for the season. Disclosed processing costs are included in the checkout total. The separate $400 team portion is collected only if the team forms under the accepted authorization; no team portion is collected if it does not form. Credits toward future REL Academy programming may be considered at REL Academy’s discretion, subject to applicable law. The Academy tuition of $650, plus the disclosed processing allowance, is nonrefundable before or after training begins, including if an AAU team does not form, because Academy training remains available. No separate $400 team portion or associated processing allowance is collected if the team does not form. Credits may be considered at REL Academy’s discretion, subject to applicable law.

By typing your name and submitting, you intend to sign the checked agreements electronically. The accepted terms, payment quote, date and signature are retained in your enrollment record.

Questions about enrollment, scholarships or roster placement? Contact the REL team.