Introducing The LOADING Pittsburgh Winter Basketball League: The LOADING Pittsburgh Winter Basketball League will be directed by 2 of The Top Pittsburgh Area Youth Basketball Development Programs over the last 2 decades, Basketball Stars of America & REL Academy. The League will be based in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, however some of the weekend basketball games will take place in other areas of Pittsburgh in order to be able to face other competition. Boys & Girls in 1st through 12th Grade may participate. The 2025-26 LOADING Pittsburgh Winter Basketball League will include: 1 Weeknight of Basketball Practice & Skill Development (at The Armory in Canonsburg), Saturday Game Play (at REL Academy in Bridgeville) and Sunday Game Play (at Multiple Locations in the Pittsburgh area, including REL Academy). Cost for the LOADING Pittsburgh Winter League is $300 per player (plus a $50 LOADING Uniform Fee). Players may also add the Winter AAU option for $100, where they will be able to participate in 3 Winter AAU Tournaments in the Pittsburgh area, along with everything else included in the LOADING Program! *Notes: Current REL Academy members (6 Months or 1 Year) receive $100 off!