Peg City Basketball Youth League © 2026
High-level club competition for Manitoba athletes from 14U-17U.
Peg City Showcase brings competitive Manitoba club teams together for a series of high-level fall competition weekends, giving athletes the opportunity to test themselves against strong opponents and compete toward the Showcase Championships.
Players participate through independent basketball clubs and must earn a roster spot with a participating team.
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Peg City Showcase is a competitive circuit for 14U-17U club teams.
Unlike a traditional weekly league, Showcase competition is concentrated into three weekend sessions during the fall season. Each team plays three games per session. Results contribute to season-long Power Rankings, which ultimately determine seeding for the Showcase Championship Tournament.
Key Features
Players do not register for Showcase teams directly through Peg City.
Your club determines its team roster, player fees, practices, tournaments and other team-specific details.
1. Showcase Sessions
Teams compete in three scheduled Showcase weekends during the fall.
Each team plays three games per session.
2. Power Rankings
Game results are used to rank teams throughout the season.
Every Showcase session contributes to the Power Rankings, giving each game meaning and creating a season-long competitive race.
3. Showcase Championships
Following the final Showcase session, Power Rankings determine seeding for the championship tournament.
Teams then compete in a single-elimination playoff for the Showcase title.
Junior Varsity Showcase
Showcase 1: September 25-27, 2026
Showcase 2: October 16-18, 2026
Showcase 3: November 6-8, 2026
Varsity Showcase
Showcase 1: October 2-4, 2026
Showcase 2: October 23-25, 2026
Showcase 3: November 13-15, 2026
Showcase Championships
ALL: November 27-29, 2026
Showcase competition wraps up in the fall, but clubs can continue competing through Peg City with the Spring Target Score Series.
The Spring Target Score Series runs from April through June for 11U-18U club teams and provides another season of structured competition with a different game format.
Spring Target Score Series Features
Spring participation is determined by each individual club.
Learn About the Spring Target Score Series
Target Score creates a different type of game finish.
Rather than simply playing until the game clock expires, teams compete toward a predetermined target score. Every game ends on a made basket.
The format creates meaningful late-game possessions and encourages:
It gives athletes another way to develop and compete during the spring club season.
The majority of Peg City Showcase games are played at Winnipeg basketball facilities including:
Venues may vary by session and division.
1. Join a Competitive Club Team
Peg City Showcase does not assemble individual teams. Athletes participate through independent basketball clubs.
2. Earn a Roster Spot
Clubs conduct their own tryouts and determine their team rosters.
3. Register Through Your Club
Your club determines player fees, practices, uniforms, tournaments and its overall season program.
4. Complete Required Peg City Registration
Once your club registers its team, parents receive an invitation to complete the required Peg City player registration.
Only properly registered and rostered athletes are eligible to participate.
Can I register my athlete directly for Showcase?
No. Players participate through independent club teams and must first earn a roster spot with a participating club.
How much does Showcase cost?
Player fees are established by each individual club. Contact your club for its complete season fees and what those fees include.
Is Showcase a weekly league?
No. Showcase uses a circuit format. Competition is concentrated into three Showcase weekends followed by the championship tournament.
What are Power Rankings?
Power Rankings reflect team performance across the Showcase sessions and are used to determine championship seeding.
When are club tryouts?
Most clubs begin tryouts in August. Exact dates and registration details are determined by each individual club.
Can my athlete also play in the Spring Target Score Series?
Yes. Spring participation is determined by each club. If your athlete is interested in continuing into the Spring Target Score Series, reach out to your club and let them know you’d like their team to participate.
See more Frequently Asked Questions.