Basketball Otago

💥 2024 Referee Clinics, Courses, and Workshops 💥

With the season just around the corner, there are a couple of referee courses, clinics, and workshops to get referees prepared and ready for the season ahead! Check out what we have on offer over the next few weeks and if you have any questions on what one is best suited for you or just in general, then please email [email protected]!!

🏀 Level One Referee Course - Online Workshop - Get your foot in the door and get together to complete the Basketball New Zealand Level One Referee Online Course. A way to discuss and get it done as a group. Best suited for those who have been refereeing Y7/8 competition and above and have been refereeing for a couple of years.

🏀 Beginners Referee Course - for those that have little experience referee and want to learn the craft. Great way to get a refresher on rules and signals or just to learn.

🏀 Junior Basketball Referee Clinic - those referees that want to referee the Basketball Otago Junior Competition. Catered specifically to these competitions to learn the rules, processes, and how far you can go as a referee!

Registration Link - https://forms.gle/2GizzxkZMpPBf78W9

A couple of familiar names feature in the Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Men's National Team Staff announcement and selection camp athletes!!

Congratulations to Zach Cashmore who has been selected for the next phase of the process and will be attending camp in July! We caught up with Zach who had this to say about his selection - "I am incredibly excited to have made the squad and have this opportunity. It was a tough trial with some amazingly talented boys. I have had incredible support from the Otago Boys Coaching staff over the summer holidays training over the break to get me ready for the trial - Levi Kaan, Darcy Knox, and Esteban. They have gone above and beyond. I have also been with Otago Basketball for a number of years."

Congratulations to former Basketball Otago Game Development, Greg Brockbank, who has been selected as an assistant coach, and Mikayla Rosieur who has been named physio 🤩🤩

💥 Coaching Staff Application for Women's Tupu League 💥

Basketball Otago are now looking for expressions of interest for the coaching staff (head coach, assistant coach, and manager) for the Otago Gold Rush who will be competing in the Women's Tupu League 2024.

Registration link below. Closes Monday 18 March 2024
https://forms.gle/XXNqrKp7Gv3B16HU6

Any questions, please email [email protected]

Basketball Otago had a handful of athletes attend the Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Girls Camp. After a successful camp, Rosie Gaffaney has been invited to attend the next phase where she has the opportunity to showcase her skills and potentially get a selection to represent New Zealand!

We spoke to Rosie after this announcement and this is what she had to say, “It’s really exciting to be able to have this opportunity. I’d like to thank Greg and Markham for all the hard work they have put in for me, and also my parents of course for everything they’ve done.”

Congratulations Rosie on your selection! We cannot wait to follow your journey!

St Hilda's Collegiate is seeking expression of interest for 2024 basketball coaches.

Current roles available are for the Senior A and Year 7&8 teams. If you have a passion for teaching and developing young wahine and instilling a love for Basketball, please email the director of sport for more information and an application form.

The Senior role will involve 1-2 practices a week and a weekly competitive game on a Friday evening from May. This role would be good for anyone with experience in coaching basketball and who would like to enhance their knowledge by coaching a school team.

For our intermediate teams, this would involve 1 practice a week (lunch time or after school) and a game weekly on a Monday afternoon. This is the perfect place for anyone interested in starting their coaching pathway.

Rachael Parker (Director of Sport) - [email protected]

Don't forget that the Under 20 Representative Trials are on this weekend, Sunday 3 March 2024!

If you haven't registered already, then head to the registration link in the post and come along!

Any questions, flick an email through to [email protected]

💥Basketball Otago Under 20 Representative Trials 2024 💥

Basketball Otago Under 20 Rep Trials are set for the 2024 season! If you can see yourself representing the blue and gold then check out the information below ⬇️

📅 Sunday 3 March 2024
⏰ Girls - 2:00pm till 4:00pm || Boys - 4:00pm till 6:00pm
Athletes are to arrive 30 minutes before the trial time to sign in and meet the coaches.
📌 Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
📋 Athletes must NOT turn 20 in 2024.
💻https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113513

Any questions, please flick me an email at [email protected]

The 2023 Womens Club A and B Grade Champions have their trials set for Thursday 29 February 2024. If you want to see if you fit in with the Otago University Women's Basketball Club then register via the link below and head along to the trials!

Any questions, flick an email to the girls at [email protected]

https://forms.gle/paDWBXZqrNnGNg9z7

The Basketball Otago Club Competition is not too far away from tipping off the 2024 season and trials are starting to fall into place over the next couple of weeks with our clubs!

Otago University Men's Basketball Club has trials THIS week so if this fancies you, register via the link in their post! If you have any questions, feel free to send them an email at [email protected].

Kia ora everyone!

With trials just around the corner now is the time to sign up!
https://forms.gle/efP3k7c85VRoje5dA

Any questions please reach out to us!

💥Basketball Otago Under 16 and Under 18 Representative Trials 2024 💥

Basketball Otago Under 16 and Under 18 Rep Trials are set for the 2024 season! If you can see yourself representing the blue and gold then check out the information below ⬇️

📅 Under 18 - Tuesday 12 March 2024 || Under 16 - Thursday 14 March 2024
⏰ 6:00pm till 8:00pm. Athletes are to arrive 30 minutes before the trial time to sign in and meet the coaches.
💰 No charge for trials, however, athletes will need to pay Edgar Centre door entry fee on arrival.
📌 Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
💻https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113513

Any questions, please flick me an email at [email protected]

💥 Sporting Chance Charity Game 2024 💥

*This competition has now closed!*

WIN a free family pass to Sport Otago’s All-Star Showdown! This is a basketball match fundraiser for the Sporting Chance Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to children and youth facing disadvantage, enabling them to actively participate in sport and recreation.

To go in the draw to win, simply comment below! This competition closes at 8pm on Thursday 22 February 2024.

Sport Otago will contact the winner on Friday 23 February 2024. Good luck!

Tickets available to purchase here - https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/feb/all-star-showdown

If you want more information, please contact Sophie Russell at [email protected]

Sport Otago

Basketball Otago Representative Coaches 2024 🤩

Representative Basketball is in full swing and with multiple trials coming up (all will be released soon), we want to congratulate those that have selected to coach our representative teams for 2024!

The season is looking like it is going to be a busy one, so if you want to take a development team or want to look at coaching then get in contact with us!

👏👏

💥Basketball Otago Under 20 Representative Trials 2024 💥

Basketball Otago Under 20 Rep Trials are set for the 2024 season! If you can see yourself representing the blue and gold then check out the information below ⬇️

📅 Sunday 3 March 2024
⏰ Girls - 2:00pm till 4:00pm || Boys - 4:00pm till 6:00pm
Athletes are to arrive 30 minutes before the trial time to sign in and meet the coaches.
📌 Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
📋 Athletes must NOT turn 20 in 2024.
💻https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113513

Any questions, please flick me an email at [email protected]

She’s been a busy three days down at the Edgar Centre as we hosted the New Zealand Masters Games!

With over 20 teams entered we were treated to some really good games and some outstanding players ranging from 30-79!!

Congratulations to all the teams that came away with medals 🥇🥈🥉

Safe travels, rest the bodies and we look forward to hosting soon!

Just over a week before we get back on the court for another term of the MortgageMe Social Basketball Competition!!

Registrations have been extended for another couple of days, so get them in before Wednesday - limited spots are available!

📲 Registration Link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113066

Any questions, flick an email to [email protected] ⛹‼

📣 MortgageMe Term One Social Basketball Competition 2024📣

Registrations are now open for Mortgage Me Term One Social Basketball Competition!

📅 Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Start Date - Wednesday 14 February 2024)

⏳Registrations close Monday 5 February 2024

📲 Registration Link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113066

💰$305 per team (Payment required with registration)

Any questions, please email Rebecca at [email protected]

* AFTER SCHOOL HOOPS PROGRAM *

Thursday afternoons, after-school hoops program dedicated to those between the ages of 13-16 years old!!

A great way to learn how to play basketball, build your skills and development, and get yourself ready for the year ahead then this program is for you!!

📅 Thursday afternoons starting 15 February 2024, 5:10pm till 6:00pm
📲 Registration Link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113332
💰$80 per term (paid at the end of registrations)

Basketball Otago welcomes another new member to our BBO team. We bid a sad farewell to Steph Dunphy who has done a fantastic job for the past 3 yesrs as BBO's Finance Officer, especially supporting with our rep team finances.

Replacing Steph we welcome Carolyn Parker to the team. Carolyn is also the Finance Administrator for Otago Hockey and we are pleased to be working in partnership with Otago Hockey Association on this.

Welcome to Team BBO Carolyn!

Another exciting announcement for the BBO team for 2024.

We are delighted to announce that James Ranson will shortly be joining the Basketball Otago team as our 'Community Competitions Administrator'. This will focus very much on maximising the delivery of our schools competitions, especially our Primary Schools Kiwi Hoops competitions which continue to explode in playing numbers.

James is one of our premier local basketball referees and is just completing his University studies in Sport Science and Sport Management at Otago University. James has also had significant experience in referee training which is a very valuable bonus for the BBO team.

Welcome to Team BBO James!

Basketball Otago are excited to announce the appointment of our new 'Pathway Development Manager', Will Hopper.

Will has a diverse international background as both a player and coach. Will is the current Head Coach of the Northern Ireland Senior Women's team and Under 17 girls. He has previously been the Head Coach of the Wales junior team for 3 years, is Assistant Coach for the Plymouth City Patriots in the British NBL, and is currently doing his Level 3 coaches certificate with England Basketball.

As a player, Will has played professionally in Denmark, Malta, Northern Ireland, and Cambodia. He will begin with Basketball Otago in March, with an exact start date to be finalised.

Basketball Otago look forward to the international expertise and experience, and the passion that Will Hopper will bring to Basketball Otago.

Congratulations to Otago's Zoe Richards on selection for the NZ 2degrees Tall Ferns for the 2024 Olympics qualifying tournament in China.

Great result for all Zoe's hard work and her stellar season in 2023 with the Southern Hoiho. Wishing Zoe and the team all the best for the tournament

Congrats to Dunedin local Sam Timmins on his Tall Blacks selection for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers!! 💥💥

If you’re in Auckland (or want a road trip) then you can watch him live at Eventfinda Stadium! Click the post to find out all the information and how to get tickets 🎟️

⛹️‍♀️UPTOWN WORKROOM DIGGERS, MINERS, AND GIRLS GOT GAME ⛹️‍♂️

2024 is up and running and now is the time to start planning those after-school activities!

Registrations are now open for our popular Uptown Workroom Diggers, Miners, and Girls Got Game programs!

Check out the posters for information and click or scan to head directly to the registration form ⬇️
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113148

Any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Rebecca at [email protected]

📣 MortgageMe Term One Social Basketball Competition 2024📣

Registrations are now open for Mortgage Me Term One Social Basketball Competition!

📅 Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Start Date - Wednesday 14 February 2024)

⏳Registrations close Monday 5 February 2024

📲 Registration Link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=113066

💰$305 per team (Payment required with registration)

Any questions, please email Rebecca at [email protected]

What a good way to start 2024! Get your registrations in for the 2024 New Zealand Masters Games before the standard rate goes up ‼

We have a couple more spaces open within our age groups so get the team together and get your registrations in before the end of the week!

www.nzmg.com
(Standard rate ends midnight Friday 19 January).

📢 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

We know many of you are still on holiday, so we've extended our standard rate period, to give you and your team more time to enter!

Make the most of the extra week. Get the squad together and register today 🤙

www.nzmg.com
(Standard rate ends midnight Friday 19 January).

Looking at heading into 2024 with a new job?! Applications close today at 5:00pm for TWO full-time roles at Basketball Otago!!

Get your applications in by the deadline and if you have any questions, get in touch with Peter Drew at [email protected] or 027 232 4403 (our work phone is currently not monitored due to us not being in the office!)

Last chance to get your registrations in for the December holiday camp for 2023!! Check out the link in the post and if you have any questions, get in contact with Greg at [email protected]!!

December Holiday Camp!!

Dates: 21st & 22nd December
Times: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: EDGAR CENTRE
Who: YEARS 1-8
Cost: 1 day Registrations $35 || 2 Day Registrations $65

Limited Spaces!!

Registration Form:
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=111674

If you have any questions contact Greg on [email protected]

The Basketball Otago team has checked out and officially on holiday!

We have officially wrapped up for the year and will be taking some time off from now and will be back in the offices on Monday 15 January 2024.

From our team to yours, have a Merry Christmas and New Years! We hope you guys take the time to enjoy the summer break with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing you guys in 2024 🎅🤶🎄

Exciting developments are now underway at the Edgar Centre. Two additional wood floor basketball courts have begun construction and will be ready for action for the 2024 season. Great news for the continued growth of our sport. Thanks very much to the Edgar Centre Dunedin NZ for making this happen and providing great facilities for our sporting communities.
Basketball New Zealand Sport Otago Otago Daily Times Dunedin City Council

Holidays are fast approaching and what better way to start than a holiday camp!!

Register to get your kids into the holiday program next week for a couple of days of fun before Christmas celebrations begin!

If you have any questions, email [email protected] for more information or register via the link below ⛹️⛹️‍♀️

https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=111674

December Holiday Camp!!

Dates: 21st & 22nd December
Times: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: EDGAR CENTRE
Who: YEARS 1-8
Cost: 1 day Registrations $35 || 2 Day Registrations $65

Limited Spaces!!

Registration Form:
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=111674

If you have any questions contact Greg on [email protected]

Dust off your boots and get the team back together!

New Zealand Masters Games is back in 2024 and registrations are open! Get your team together and register today 💥

https://www.nzmg.com/register-now/

👉 Basketball Otago are excited to advertise two full-time roles, Pathway Development Manager and Community Competitions Administrator.

➡️ Pathway Development Manager

This position will be best suited to a basketball performance coach with significant experience at national competition level, with the ability to develop basketball athletes at provincial and national level. It also requires someone with a strong understanding of the coaching and management requirements for preparing Otago representative teams and taking them to national tournaments.

➡️ Community Competitions Administrator

This position will be best suited to someone with excellent organisational and administration skills, is good with people, and ideally has a passion for community sport.

If you are interested in any of these positions then please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by 5.00pm on Friday 22nd December.

With the Christmas break coming up we will follow up with this process in the new year. If you have any questions or wish to discuss further then please get in touch with the General Manager of Basketball Otago, Peter Drew, at [email protected] or phone either 03 456 4063 or 027 232 4403.

More information and job descriptions can be found here - https://www.otago.basketball/2023/12/04/basketball-otago-vacancies-2024/