Kiwihoops

Kiwihoops (basketball) Term 2 & 3 2025 - registrations close April Friday 4th at 6pm Link to Registration Form

• • BNZ Kiwihoops Bounce - Year 1 and 2

• • BNZ Kiwihoops Mini - Year 3 and 4

• • BNZ Kiwihoops Pro - Year 5 and 6

Venue: All games will be played on Thursday afternoons at the Edgar Sports Centre.   

Start Date: Thursday 8th May

End Date: Thursday 14th August (12 weeks)

Exclusion dates: May 19th  (nuggets home game)

Game Times: Year 1-2 3:30- 5:50pm, Year 3-4 3:30-6:30pm, Year 5-6 3:30-6:30pm. Game times change each week depending on the draw.

Individual player registration costs will not be finalised until team numbers are confirmed.  However it is anticipated that Yr 1-2 team members will pay approximately $50, Yr 3-4 team members will pay approximately $50 and Yr 5-6 students will pay approximately $80 each.  

Students will be placed into teams based on their year groups.  Teams will have a maximum of two or three substitutes to ensure a fair amount of game time for all.  Those children who register first will be given priority placement into any teams.  Please don't delay registering so that teams can be finalised and fees confirmed promptly.

BNZ Kiwihoops Bounce - Year 1 and 2 -This is a 3 versus 3 competition run on a half court.

BNZ Kiwihoops Mini - Year 3 and 4This is a 4 versus 4 competition run on a half court.

 BNZ Kiwihoops Pro - Year 5 and 6. This is a 5 versus 5 competition run on a full court. 

Each team requires a parent (or two if you'd be happy to share the load), to manage them on game day and sit on the score bench.  Please indicate on the registration form if you'd be happy to help with this.

Basketball New Zealand Player Development Levy

Basketball New Zealand has introduced a player levy fee in 2025 which requires all players who wish to play basketball to register and pay $5.00 for the year to play Basketball and in return, better resources, enhanced experiences and exclusive VIP benefits with Basketball New Zealand! All the information about the BBNZ player levy and why it has been introduced is attached to the email (additional information can also be found on the Basketball NZ website).

To register, you can follow the prompts in the email or Basketball Otago will be holding two FREE Community Days on Monday 28 April and Thursday 1 May 2025 where this will allow parents and players to come down get your registration with the help of the Basketball Otago team and throughout these days, we’ll have free activations, skills and drills, dedicated Girls Got Game area, a sausage sizzle and spot prizes throughout the afternoon.

All you need to do is come along, bring your $5.00, whether that’s eftpos or cash and we’ll help you out! If you would like more information on this, get in touch and we’ll tell you more about it!

Please read this link for all Kiwihoops Competition Match Rules