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  Census Shows Basketball To Become NZ's Most Popular Secondary Schools Sport By 2020

  date_range Published 12 Feb 2018

  According to the New Zealand Secondary School Sports Council (NZSSSC) figures just released, basketball is now the third largest sport in New Zealand secondary schools, overtaking football since 2016. Should the trend continue, basketball will become the number one New Zealand secondary schools sport by the year 2020.In 2017 a...
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  WBC Back In 2018 With Exciting Changes

  date_range Published 05 Feb 2018

  Basketball New Zealand is excited to announce the return of the Women’s Basketball Championship (WBC) in 2018. The WBC represents the pinnacle of domestic women’s basketball in New Zealand and will showcase some of the country’s best basketball talent.A key part of BBNZ’s strategy is to grow the women’s game...
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  Todd Marshall Reappointed Gold Rush Head Coach

  date_range Published 05 Feb 2018

  Basketball Otago general manager Justin Ludlow today announced the reappointment of Todd Marshall as head coach of the Otago Gold Rush for the 2018 New Zealand Women’s Basketball Championship (WBC) season.  Basketball Otago advertised the head coaching role in September and were unsuccessful in finding Marshall’s replacement after he initially...
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  BBNZ High Performance GM Leonard King Coaching Clinic 27th January

  date_range Published 23 Jan 2018

  Please see the attached schedule for the High Performance Camp and the Coaching Clinic.   Leonard will be showing players various drills on the listed topics and introducing the NZ Style of Play.  All Coaches no matter your level are encouraged to come along and listen.  He will have a strong...
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  BBO Holiday Hours

  date_range Published 22 Dec 2017

  The Basketball Otago office will be closed midday the 22nd of December until the 15th of January.  We will resume normal hours on the 15th. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. See you in 2018. Thanks, Justin, Natalie, Greg, & Jo
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  2018 U13 - U19 Otago Representative Coaches Named

  date_range Published 19 Dec 2017

  Congratulations to the following head coaches for the 2018 Representative Season. Assistant coaches for some age groups are still be name. U19 Men Head Coach - Greg Brockbank Assistant Coach - Jeff Cheshire Mass participation tournament - 7-8 April in Invercargill Mini Tournament - 28-29 April in Dunedin Nationals -...
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  Registrations Open for BBNZ 3x3 Quest Tour

  date_range Published 01 Dec 2017

  The Dunedin leg of the tour is scheduled for: Sunday February 18, 2018 The Octagon, Dunedin CBD FREE ENTRY!! The 3x3 Tour will tip off in Tauranga on 9 December.Basketball New Zealand’s 3x3 Manager, David Huxford, says the tour has grown in status every year, as more and more people...
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  2018 NZ Masters Games Entries Now Open

  date_range Published 01 Dec 2017

  BBO is again excited to be hosting men’s and women’s basketball during the 2018 Otago Community Trust NZ Masters Games. Key details: Dates: Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 February 2018 Venue: More FM Arena, Edgar Centre Times: 9.00am-6.00pm Minimum Age: 30+ men & women as at last day of competition...