Spring Target Score Series
A competitive spring league for club teams from 11U-18U.
The CBL Spring Target Score Series extends the club basketball season from April through June with structured league competition, standings, playoffs and a unique Target Score format designed to create high-pressure finishes.
Players participate through independent basketball clubs. Athletes must be rostered with a participating club team to compete.
What is the Spring Target Score Series?
The Spring Target Score Series gives Manitoba club teams another opportunity to compete locally throughout the spring season while maintaining flexibility for tournament travel.
Depending on the division, the season includes:
- 10 guaranteed games
- Competitive divisions
- Regular-season standings
- Championship playoffs
- Player statistics
- Shareable highlight clips
- Player awards
- Target Score game format
- Tournament-friendly scheduling
Players do not register for a CBL team directly through Peg City.
Your club determines its spring roster, player fees, practices, tournament schedule and other team-specific details.
Why Target Score?
Target Score creates a different kind of finish.
Rather than simply playing until the game clock expires, teams compete toward a target score, meaning every game ends on a made basket.
This creates meaningful late-game situations that challenge athletes to execute when possessions matter most.
Target Score encourages:
- Execution under pressure
- Late-game composure
- Strategic decision-making
- Competitive, game-like finishes
It also makes the final minutes exciting for players, coaches and spectators.
Spring Season at a Glance
Season: April-June
Ages: 11U-18U
Games: 10 guaranteed
Format: 8 regular-season games + minimum 2 playoff games
Competition: Tiered divisions
Postseason: Championship playoffs
Regular-season standings determine playoff seeding.
Competitive Divisions
Teams may declare as Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3, helping Peg City create competitive divisions and meaningful matchups throughout the spring season.
Eligible age categories are:
- 11U: born 2016 or later
- 12U: born 2015 or later
- 13U: born 2014 or later
- 14U: born 2013 or later
- 15U: born 2012 or later
- 16U: born 2011 or later
- 17U: born 2010 or later
- 18U: born 2009 or later
Built Around the Spring Tournament Season
Spring club basketball often includes tournament travel, so CBL scheduling is designed with those commitments in mind.
Clubs submit their tournament dates to Peg City, allowing league games to be scheduled around planned tournament weekends whenever possible.
Tournament-friendly scheduling helps teams balance CBL competition with their broader spring club schedule.
Weekday games may be used when teams are unavailable because of weekend tournaments.
Typical Game Days
- 11U: Sunday or Wednesday
- 12U: Sunday or Wednesday
- 13U: Sunday or Thursday
- 14U: Sunday or Thursday
- 15U: Saturday or Tuesday
- 16U: Saturday or Tuesday
- 17U: Saturday or Monday
- 18U: Saturday or Monday
Exact schedules may vary based on division size, facility availability and club tournament commitments.
Statistics, Highlights & Awards
CBL gives athletes and families another way to follow the season through player statistics and digital game content.
Depending on the division, Peg City provides:
- Player statistics including points, rebounds and assists
- Shareable highlight clips
- Player awards
- League standings and results
Learn more about Peg City statistics and highlights
Basketball Manitoba Sanctioned
CBL Spring is sanctioned by Basketball Manitoba.
Participating teams are insured through the sanctioned competition structure and remain eligible for Basketball Manitoba Provincials, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Where Are Games Played?
The majority of Spring CBL games are played at Winnipeg basketball facilities including:
- Sport Manitoba Courts
- Dakota Fieldhouse
- MBCI
- Katherine Friesen Campus
Venues may vary by division, date and scheduling requirements.
Spring 2027 Important Dates
Regular Season: April-June 2027
Playoffs: June 2027
Club administrators are responsible for registering participating teams before the Spring CBL registration deadline.
How Does My Athlete Participate?
- 1. Join a participating club team - Spring CBL is for established club teams rather than individually formed Peg City teams.
- Confirm spring participation with your club - Your club determines whether your athlete's team will participate in the Spring Target Score Series.
- Register through your club - Your club will provide information about player fees, practices, tournaments and its complete spring program.
- Complete any required Peg City player registration - Once a club registers its team, parents may receive instructions to complete required player information through Peg City's registration system.
Only properly registered and rostered athletes are eligible to participate.
Parent & Player FAQ
Can I register my child directly for the Spring Target Score Series?
No. Players participate through independent basketball clubs. Your athlete must be part of a club team participating in Spring CBL.
How much does Spring CBL cost?
Player fees are established by each individual club. Contact your club for its complete spring fees and what those fees include.
Does my athlete have to play Fall/Winter CBL to participate in Spring?
Spring CBL is a separate season. Participating clubs determine which teams and athletes they enter for the spring.
Will CBL conflict with spring tournaments?
CBL is designed to complement the spring tournament season. Clubs submit tournament commitments so Peg City can work around those dates when building league schedules.
What is Target Score?
Target Score changes how games finish by having teams play toward a predetermined target rather than relying only on the game clock. Every game ends on a made basket, creating meaningful late-game possessions and competitive finishes.
Rules & Game Modifications
