Basketball Mid Canterbury

24/09/2026

🏀 YEAR 4 LEARN TO PLAY – CANCELLED TODAY 🏀

Unfortunately, Year 4 Learn to Play is cancelled today.

The Coaches & Managers Meeting is still going ahead at 5:15pm in the room by the pool.

We would love for all coaches and managers to attend the meeting, as we will go over everything you need to know before games get underway.

We apologise for the late notice and appreciate everyone’s understanding.

23/09/2026

🏀 Hanan Shield x Smoke Ashburton 🏀

We’re excited to announce that Smoke Ashburton is proudly sponsoring the inaugural Hanan Shield! 🏆

The Hanan Shield brings together senior Men’s and Women’s teams from Basketball Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury Basketball and North Otago Basketball for a day of competition and association pride.

A huge thank you to Smoke Ashburton for supporting this new event and helping us bring the Hanan Shield to life!

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 EA Networks Centre, Ashburton

We can’t wait to see it all come together! 🏀

23/09/2026

🏀 Get ready for Year 0-2 Miniball – Term 4 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏀

Is your little one ready to bounce into basketball? Miniball is the perfect, fun introduction to the game for our youngest players!

Here are all the details you need for Term 4:

• Who: Year 0 to Year 2 players
• When: Wednesdays – 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov & 11 Nov
• Session Times: 45-minute sessions starting at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM
• Where: NBS Oxford Street Stadium (52 Oxford Street)
• Cost: $25 per player ($20 BMC + $5 BBNZ Levy)

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

📲 How to register: Scan the QR code on the flyer or register using the link below:

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/tiiUoEf68HYcCRyH9

We can't wait to see our youngest basketballers on court! 🏀

22/09/2026

🚗💦 CARWASH FUNDRAISER! 💦🚗

Our U14 teams are heading to Dunedin for the South Island Regionals these school holidays, and we’re fundraising to help get them there! 🏀💚💛

📅 Sunday 27 September
⏰ 2pm–4:30pm
📍 Mid Canterbury Motors, 470 West Street
🚗 Car – $10
🚙 SUV – $15

Come along, get the car cleaned and support our young basketballers! 🙌
We’ll also have bagged potatoes available for just $10! 🥔

Every bit of support helps our teams get to Dunedin and represent Mid Canterbury! 💚💛

See you there! 🧽🚗🏀

20/09/2026

🏆 2026 NBS MEN’S GRADE CHAMPIONS 🏆

What a series! After three games, Nomads have taken out the 2026 NBS Men’s Grade, defeating FDWNZ 86–83 in Game 3!

Congratulations to both teams on an incredible finals series.

2026 Awards:

🏆 Defensive Player of the Year — Nick Fechney (Nomads)
📈 Most Improved — Ranz Buenafe (FDWNZ)
⭐ Rookie of the Year — Graciano Puerto (FDWNZ)
🎯 3-Point Champion — Nick Fechney (Nomads)
🔥 Scoring Champion — Riley Sa (Nomads)
⭐ All Star 5 — Marvin Agacer, Pip Johnston, Newel Buenafe, Nick Fechney & Riley Sa
🏅 MVP — Riley Sa (Nomads)
🏆 Finals MVP — Riley Sa (Nomads)

Many thank to Dave and the team at NBS Ashburton for their continued support

Congratulations to everyone involved in an awesome 2026 season!

📸By Jorja Abernethy

19/09/2026

🏀 HANAN SHIELD TEAMS ARE IN! 🏀

The teams have been selected for the inaugural Hanan Shield!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended trials and put themselves forward to represent Basketball Mid Canterbury. We had a fantastic turnout and really appreciate the effort and commitment shown by everyone involved.

Congratulations to our selected Men’s and Women’s teams! 💚💛

The Hanan Shield will take place on Saturday 17 October at EA Networks Centre, with Basketball Mid Canterbury going head-to-head with South Canterbury and North Otago.

Congratulations to all our selected players — we can’t wait to see you represent Mid Canterbury! 🏀

18/09/2026

📸 Playing in our Men’s Grade Finals tonight and want some awesome photos to remember it?

Flick Jorja a message and grab one of her photo packs! She does an amazing job capturing the action, intensity and big moments on court. 🏀🔥

Support local and get some awesome shots of your team while you’re at it!

Thanks Jorja for always doing such a great job! 💚💛

By Jorja Abernethy

18/09/2026

ORDERS ARE BEING PLACED MONDAY
GET YOUR ORDERS IN

🏀💚💛 SUPPORT OUR U14 REGIONALS TEAM! 💛💚🏀

Our U14 players are fundraising to help get them to the U14 Regional Championships in Dunedin this October! 🏀

We’re selling Nothing Naughty Protein Bars for just $35 per box — and each box contains 12 bars! 😋

There are plenty of flavours to choose from, including:
🍫 Choc Mint Cookie
🍍 Pineapple
🍫 Choc Brownie
🤍 Raspberry White Chocolate
🧂 Salted Caramel
🍦 Vanilla Bean
☕ Flat White
🍋 Lime White Chocolate
🎉 Mixed Box

Collagen Bar and Fruit Bar boxes are also available!

👉 Order through the QR code on the poster or by this link https://forms.gle/SzdhzteZycSqL9M76
💰 $35 per box
📦 12 bars per box

Every box sold helps our U14 players get one step closer to Regionals! 🏀💚💛

Thank you for supporting Mid Canterbury Basketball and our young athletes! 🙌

17/09/2026

🏀 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! 🏀

The NBS Men’s Grade Finals are heading to a deciding Game 3!

After FDWNZ took Game 1 88–82, Nomads fought back in an incredible Game 2, securing a 110–105 win to level the series at 1–1.

Now, there is just one game left. One winner. One NBS Men’s Grade champion. 🏆

🔥 GAME 3
📅 Friday
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 NBS Oxford Street Stadium

Expect another huge battle between two teams that have been unable to separate across the first two games.

Missed Game 2? Read the full game write-up and stats here:
🔗https://www.basketballmc.co.nz/post/nbs-men-s-grade-finals-game-2

Come down to Oxford Street Stadium and see who takes the title! 🏀🏆