Basketball
Basketball
Our basketball program offers something for eveyone, from social players to competitive athletes, ensuring a welcoming space for all who wish to participate and/or compete.
4 Core Principles
- Strength of the Pack
- Consistent Improvement
- Relentless Competitive Effort
- Mindful Communication
Selection Process
Junior Girls, Tuesday 31st March – Lunchtime – Gym
Senior Girls, Wednesday 1st April – Lunchtime – Gym
Junior Boys, Monday 30th March – 5.30pm to 7pm & Tuesday 31st March 3.30pm to 5.30pm – Action Centre
Senior Boys, Monday 30th March – 3.30pm to 5.30pm & Tuesday 31st March 5.30pm to 7.30pm – Action Centre
What to Bring
Appropriate playing clothing
Suitable indoor footwear
Drink bottle
Training Times
Term 1:
Week 2: Skills Development:
GIRLS – Juniors & Seniors, Gym, Tuesdays | 7:15–8:15am, Starts 13 Feb
BOYS – Seniors, Action Centre, Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00pm, Starts 10 Feb
BOYS – Year 9, Gym, Wednesdays | Lunchtime, Starts 11 Feb
BOYS – Juniors, Gym, Fridays | 3:30–5:00pm, Starts 13 Feb
Term 2 & 3
Training – Junior A&B TBC
Training – Senior A&B TBC
Training – Social teams TBC
Game Day – Competitive Wednesday / Social Friday nights
Game Day – ŌTC Social Monday nights
Event Dates / Game Days
Season Starts Term 2, week 2 – TCBA Competitive on Wednesdays and TCBA Social on Fridays. ŌTC Social on Mondays.
BOPSS 3×3 Champs – Friday 6 March – Mercury Arena
BBNZ 3×3 Regionals – Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 March – Rotorua
BBNZ 3×3 Nationals – April school holidays – Wellington
BBNZ Regional Qualifies – during Winter Tournament Week
BOPSS Junior Champs – Friday 7 August – Mercury Arena
BOPSS Senior Champs – Saturday 15 August – Mercury Arena
BBNZ Regionals – Winter Tournament Week
Season Dates
Term 1 – 3X3 & Skills Development
Term 2&3 – Season
Term 4 – 3X3 & Representative training
Blurb
Event Venues and Transport
Tauranga Venues:
- Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre
- Mercury Baypark
- Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
Transport: Parents driven to games / School vans to tournaments
Uniforms
FEES 2026
Cost for the season (Term 2 & 3) depends on if you are playing in the competitive or social grade, and how many players in the team – between $130 to $180 for the season. Tournaments are budgeted at the time factoring in travel, accommodation and food expenses.