Meet our efficient and qualified team.
General Manager
I got into Basketball at Logan Park High School where we made the final of schools nationals, and I then played junior rep Basketball for Otago. After finishing my degree in Physical Education at Otago University I worked abroad for a number of years in the sports industry in Australia and Britain, including as Chief Executive of Tennis Wales, and then Chief Executive of Wellington Hockey when I returned to New Zealand. Now back in Dunedin as General Manager of Basketball Otago and we are aiming to maximise and build on Basketball in Otago being the number one participation sport at secondary schools.
Competitions and Officials Manager
Born and bred in Oamaru and just recently spent the last 6 years in Ōtautahi before moving back down South at the end of 2021.
I have been involved in basketball since I was in Primary School and started refereeing at the age of 13. In 2018, I started Referee Training and have continued to train and support officials in their development from grass root level to attending National Championships as a trainer.
I have been working in the sports industry for six years and I am looking forward to continuing to help grow our sport, both in officials and competitions.
My main role at Basketball Otago is to manage the competitions, tournaments, and events that we host. As well as anything related to officials whether that may be refereeing, scorebenching, or stats.
Pathway Development Manager
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.
Community Competitions Administrator
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
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 will be starting up early February 2024.
Finance Administrator
Carolyn works part-time in the Basketball Otago office as our Finance Administrator.
Anything to do with accounts, please contact Carolyn at admin@otago.basketball.
Below is a list of our duly elected board members. Please direct any enquiries to the email below to contact our Chairperson.
Basketball Otago Chair
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Any incidents that occured whilst playing basketball in a BBO sponsored competition or develoment programme should be reported with the BBO Incident Report below.
location_onEdgar Centre, Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
mail_outlinePO Box 2299, South Dunedin 9044
The Otago Community Trust are a proud supporter of Basketball Otago and our local communities.
