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
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 trainingCommitted 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 teamTraining 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.
Final placement depends on age, ability, roster availability and team construction.
| Planned division | Formation deadline | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Boys 3–4 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 committed players minimum · capacity 12 |
| Boys 5–6 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 committed players minimum · capacity 12 |
| Boys 7–8 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 committed players minimum · capacity 12 |
| Girls 3–4 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 committed players minimum · capacity 12 |
| Girls 5–6 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 committed players minimum · capacity 12 |
| Girls 7–8 Grade | November 24, 2026 | 8 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
Questions about enrollment, scholarships or roster placement? Contact the REL team.
