About New Members
Crawl-up Knights has temporarily suspended new registrations due to the rapid increase in applications.
We are pleased to announce that, with our strengthened organizational structure now in place, we are reopening registrations.
If you wish to join, please make sure to complete the “Knights Trial Practice Form.”
Students in Grades 5–6 may participate as Knights Prep Players and train with us as preparation for the next category.
All prospective members will be invited to a Trial Practice before joining.
※All prospective players are required to attend a Trial Practice and complete the official enrollment process to join Crawl-up Knights.
→ A parent/guardian must accompany the player at least once during the trial session.
※ Players in the Crawl-up Knights U15 category must follow JBA regulations and register with the JBA under Crawl-up Knights.
→ If a player completes their JBA registration with another team, they may not participate in any competitions or team activities (including practices) with Crawl-up Knights, in accordance with JBA rules.
※JBA registration for Knights U18 and Knights Prep players is optional.
U15-3rd Year/Grade 9
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A limited number of applicants will be accepted based on selection.
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In addition, players who meet the following criteria may be considered on an individual basis:
○Currently or recently affiliated with a B Youth team, an equivalent-level, club team, or a top-tier junior high school program -
Approval from the GM or Head Coach of the player’s current club
U15-2nd Year/Grade 8
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We are currently accepting new players.
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In addition, players who meet the following criteria may be considered on an individual basis:
○Currently affiliated with a B Youth team or a top-level junior high
school/club team, with approval from their GM or Head Coach
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Players who are 175 cm or taller may also be considered individually, even if they do not meet the above conditions
U15-1st Year/grade 7
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We are currently accepting new players.
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In addition, players who meet the following criteria may be considered on an individual basis:
○Currently affiliated with a B Youth team or a top-level junior high
school/club team, with approval from their GM or Head Coach
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Players who are 170 cm or taller may also be considered individually, even if they do not meet the above conditions
Knights Prep-
5th & 6th Grade Elementary School Students
【Grades 5–6 (Knights Prep)】
Elementary school students—particularly those in Grades 5–6—who are approved by the club may join training sessions and scrimmages as Knights Preparatory Players (Knights Prep).
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Prep players may belong to a mini-basketball team or B Youth team.
As long as they have approval from their current Head Coach, they may participate in Knights Prep concurrently.
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After graduating elementary school, Prep players are guaranteed placement in the U15 Crawl-up Knights program without additional selection.
Regarding JBA registration, the club will manage this until elementary school graduation.
If a Prep player is recognized by the Head Coach as exceptionally capable, they may be permitted to participate in official games—within the allowed regulations.
(For official participation, JBA registration under Crawl-up Knights is required.)
U18
【U18 – High School Students】
To strengthen the U18 category and aim for participation in international tournaments such as AAU and FIBA, Knights operates the following age-based groups aligned with international standards:
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Knights Varsity (Ages 17–18)
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Knights Jr. Varsity (Ages 14–16)
※ The Play-Up system is applied based on individual skill level.
All grade levels are currently being accepted.