Age Categories
Ages 5–12
About us
Who we are
Panda Kids Basketball is Malaysia's youngest basketball academy — organised as a fun-first extracurricular for kids ages 5–12. Through play, we build teamwork, confidence, and court skills without scoreboard pressure.
Sessions are built for little players, not mini professionals. Parents get a wholesome weekend habit; kids get high-fives, friends, and a love of the game.
Our Mission
01
Joy on the court
Games, music, and age-right drills that keep energy high and egos low.
02
Learning in motion
Listening, sharing, and problem-solving woven into every session.
03
Youngest in Malaysia
Purpose-built for ages 5–12 — the first academy focused on this age band.
Events
What's on court for Panda Kids Basketball — age groups, teams, exchange, and skill workshops.
Youth teams
Kids from Malaysia & neighbouring countries
Cultural exchange
Programmes that bring families together
Skill development
Workshops built for little players
How we play
Academy sessions, not tournament rules — designed so little players can learn, move, and smile.
Age band
Ages 5–12. Groups stay age-right so drills never feel like mini-pro training.
Weekend habit
Regular weekend sessions parents can trust — a wholesome extracurricular, not a grind.
Fun first
Movement, manners, and high-fives over scoreboard pressure. Always.
Home court
No. 8, Jalan SS18/4A, 47500 Subang Jaya
Safe & clear
Coaches keep communication open with parents. Kids leave happier than they arrived.
Community
A family-friendly academy — and a natural fit for parent & child brands.
Rules & Regulations
We follow FIBA mini rules.
Playing Time
- U10: 8 minutes × 4 quarters
- U11: 10 minutes × 4 quarters
- U12: 10 minutes × 4 quarters
- U13: 10 minutes × 4 quarters
- U14: 10 minutes × 4 quarters
- U15: 10 minutes × 4 quarters
The timer stops during timeouts and in the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter. It runs continuously for the rest of the game. 1-minute break between quarters; 3-minute break at half-time.
Basketball Size
- U10: Size 5
- U11: Size 6
- U12: Size 6
- U13: Size 7
- U14: Size 7
- U15: Size 7
Number of Pauses
2 times in the first half and 3 times in the second half, with a maximum of 2 times in the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, and 1 time per tie-breaker.
Number of Fouls
Personal fouls: a player is disqualified after 5 personal fouls.
Team fouls: after 4 fouls in a quarter, the team is in a penalty situation. From the 5th foul onwards, the opposing team is awarded 2 free throws.
Player Eligibility
- U10: born on or after 1 January 2016
- U11: born on or after 1 January 2015
- U12: born on or after 1 January 2014
- U13: born on or after 1 January 2013
- U14: born on or after 1 January 2012
- U15: born on or after 1 January 2011
Player Registration
- Team lists must be submitted before the tournament.
- All players must bring their personal identification card or digital ID for verification.
- Walkover for teams not present five minutes after scheduled play.
- Players without digital ID or proper registration will not be allowed to play.
- Appropriate attire is mandatory.
- All players must wear their designated team jerseys during the competition.
- Team managers and coaches must ensure suspended players aren't fielded; non-compliance may result in disqualification.
Prize Presentation
- Each player of the awarded team will receive a medal at the prize presentation ceremony.
- Medals and trophies cannot be exchanged.
- All decisions are final.