Basketball Otago

❄️ BASKETBALL ACTIVITY CANCELLED TONIGHT ❄️
Due to the current weather conditions, all Basketball Otago activities scheduled for tonight (including Women's Club and U14 Rep Academy) have been cancelled.

This decision has been made with the safety of our players, coaches, officials, volunteers and families as our top priority. The weather has also created resourcing challenges, making it difficult to safely deliver our programmes and competitions.

We understand this may be disappointing, but we appreciate your understanding as we put the wellbeing of our basketball community first.

Please stay safe, keep warm, and we'll see you back on court soon!

🏀 U12 LAKES REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS! 🏀
Calling all young basketballers from Wānaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, Roxburgh and across the wider Central Otago region!

If you're passionate about the game, love competing and want to represent Otago, now's your chance!

This programme provides players with the opportunity to:
⭐ Develop their individual skills
⭐ Learn from experienced representative coaches
⭐ Train and compete alongside other passionate players from across the Lakes region
⭐ Represent Basketball Otago at the BBO Minifest this September

Saturday 15 Aug
4:30-6pm @ Wanaka Rec Centre
Players must be born in 2015 or 2016
Registration: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=120131
Contact: [email protected]

Whether you're just beginning your representative journey or looking to take the next step in your basketball development, we'd love to see you at trials!

⛹️‍♀️ GIRLS GOT GAME IS HERE! 🏀
Calling all girls in Years 5–8 who want to improve their skills or simply have fun in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Girls Got Game is a five-week programme designed to encourage more girls to get involved in basketball, build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy being active alongside other girls their age. No matter your experience level, everyone is welcome!

📅 Programme Details
Dates: Sunday 16 August – Sunday 20 September
Duration: 5-week programme
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Venue: Edgar Centre
Cost: $50 for the full 5 weeks
Registration: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=121638

What to expect:
🏀 Fun, inclusive basketball sessions
🏀 Skill development through games and activities
🏀 Increased confidence on and off the court
🏀 A supportive environment to learn and make new friends
🏀 Plenty of smiles and great memories!

Come along, bring a friend and discover why Girls Got Game is one of the best ways to get involved in basketball.

Register using the QR code on the poster or contact [email protected] for more information.

🏀 BNZ KIWI HOOPS IS BACK! 🏀
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce your child to basketball or help them build their confidence on the court?

Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already enjoys playing, Kiwi Hoops focuses on learning through small-sided games and skill-based activities led by experienced coaches.

📅 Programme Details
Dates: Sunday 16 August – Sunday 20 September
Duration: 5-week programme
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Venue: Edgar Centre
Cost: $50 for the full 5 weeks
Registration: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=121637

What players will learn:
🏀 Fundamental basketball skills
🏀 Movement, coordination and teamwork
🏀 Confidence through fun, age-appropriate games
🏀 A positive introduction to basketball

Register now using the QR code on the poster or contact [email protected] for more information.

This isn't just another training session. It's for players who are prepared to work hard, improve every week, and challenge themselves alongside some of Otago's best young basketball talent.

📅 Programme Schedule
Begins: 5th August 2026
When: Wednesday & Thursday mornings
Time: 6:45am – 8:00am
Where: Edgar Centre

🍳 Breakfast provided after every session

What you'll work on:
🏀 Skill development & game IQ
🏀 Strength, conditioning & mindset
🏀 Competing alongside the best players in Otago

Led by Alf Arlidge and Toby Lewis, with support from experienced local coaches and support staff, Rise & Grind is built for athletes who are serious about reaching their potential.

⚠️ Places are limited!

If you're ready to commit, improve, and become the best player you can be, apply now: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=121190

Tonight we celebrated and farewelled Rebecca Moon from Basketball Otago after 4½ years of dedicated service to our basketball community.

Rebecca has poured an incredible amount of time, energy, and passion into helping our game grow, and while we’re sad to see her go, we’re excited to see her take her knowledge and expertise to a new role with Otago Cricket.

Thank you for everything you have done for Basketball Otago and the wider basketball community. We will miss you greatly and wish you all the very best on your new adventure!

The people behind the whistle! 💫

Huge congratulations to Xander Gosling for being selected to referee the Boys Grand Final last week at the U16 National Championships!

Xander has been putting a lot of work into his craft and has worked incredibly hard to get to where he is!

He is a dedicated referee, a kind human, and someone who has a lot of potential!!

Congratulations on your appointment Xander! Basketball Otago is super proud of you 🥹

We also want to acknowledge Aisling Sievwright who made her national debut at the Basketball New Zealand Footlocker Under 16 Nationals!

A huge achievement to accomplish!! This is only just the beginning 😎

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And just like that, nationals is all done! 😌

A huge week for ours teams who have made us proud with their results and performance over the past week at the Basketball New Zealand Under 16 National Championships!

Congratulations and a huge ngā mihi to players, coaches, management for all the work that you have put into these teams. We appreciate the love and support from our basketball community; the teams absolutely felt it and we cannot wait to do it all again soon 🙋🏻‍♀️

For now, we go on a little break before we start back up again but with our U14’s!

The end is near but we’re not finished yet!

Girls are playing off for 5/6 and boys are playing for 11/12 playoff! 👏

Day two has now wrapped up and we’re ready to look ahead into day three!

Girls head into Quarter Finals and have officially secured a top 8 finish and the boys are heading into the 9-16 Playoff 🤩

Stay tuned as we update you with how these teams are going for the next two days 🎉