28 Apr 2026

BBNZ Kiwi Hoops is a Basketball New Zealand junior basketball program. It uses basketball activities and games to provide fun and enjoyable learning and participation experiences for young people from five to 13 years of age.

BBNZ Kiwi Hoops is based on modified games and activities that provide fun and success for everyone. It’s designed to meet the needs of young players while keeping the essence of the game.

The program aims to introduce basketball to young Kiwis, helping them to foster a love for the game, develop skills and access pathways for continued development in the sport. 

It provides coaches, teachers, parents, volunteers and administrators with a systematic and consistent approach to the development of players. Most importantly, it is great fun for everyone!

The structure, focus and format changes at each stage based on the developmental needs of the players. Most importantly, it is great fun for everyone!

Kiwi Hoops is divided into four age groups listed below, 

- Kiwihoops - Bounce (Years 1 & 2) 

- Kiwihoops - Mini (Years 3 & 4) 

- Kiwihoops - Pro (Years 5 & 6) 

- Kiwihoops - All Star (Years 7 & 8)  

Sessions will run for six weeks throughout each school term of the year. Term three will only run Bounce and Mini classes as our U14 program conflicts with these classes and court space is scarce.

BNZ kiwi hoops will only run the Bounce and Mini groups in term three and the Bounce group only in term four, as we have miniball and junior high running for the older groups.

All sessions will be held at ILT Stadium Southland.

Dates: Dates vary in each term, please check registration forms for dates (these can vary, due to court availability)

DATES FOR 2026:

​TERM 2​

Pro and All Star only.

Monday 4th May 4.00-4.45pm

Monday 11th May 4.00-4.45pm

Monday 18th May 4.00-4.45pm

Monday 25th May 4.00-4.45pm

Monday 8th June 4.00-4.45pm

Monday 15th June 4.00-4.45pm

TERM 3​

TBA

Bounce and Mini only.

TERM 4​

TBA

Bounce only.

Cost: $75.00 per child  

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28 Apr 2026

What is Girls Got Game?
Girls Got Game is a fun and friendly basketball programme for primary and intermediate school-age girls. Basketball is a fantastic sport for girls, helping to develop movement and thinking skills in a fun social team environment.

Girls Got Game is for Girls coached by Girls where possible with the aim to increase the participation of girls in Basketball.

What does the programme provide?

A FUN and FRIENDLY experience
A SUPPORTIVE and NON-COMPETITIVE environment
Girls Got Game is based on Basketball New Zealand’s Kiwi Hoops programme but is modified to meet the needs and preferences of girls. It is a flexible programme and can be modified to suit the needs and resources of participants, schools and providers.

Girls Got Game aims to introduce more young girls to basketball and encourage them to continue being active and enjoy basketball with their friends.All girls that participate in the programme get a Girls Got Game branded Basketball and Water Bottle.

​When does the programme start?

Term two dates....

Sunday 24th May 11am
Sunday 31st May 11am
Sunday 14h June 1pm
Sunday 21st June 11am
Sunday 28th June 1pm
Sunday 5th July 11am

​​How do I register?

Click the register here .https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiavAmgFh-IxDJVtrd8PvpyHX0HkaGrzFmqtKsvRpScy49pg/viewform

​Is there a cost to the programme?

Yes. Its $60 for the programme. 

Please make the payment to SBA Bank Account 03-1750-0494294-00 - When making the payment can you please put your Child's name in the "Reference" field and "GGG" in the "Code" field.

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28 Apr 2026

 

Year 1/2 - Salford Juniors - 3 players

Georgia, Harry and Makayla - I have requested these children combine with another team.

 

Year 3/4 - Salford Middle - 4 players

Cooper MCJ, Charlotte W, Frankie, Eleanor McD - I have requested these children combine with another team.  Salford Manager - Janine Mackway Jones.

 

Year 5/6

Salford Smashers

Scarlett, Zoe, Ava J, Georgia, Neva, Roha, Lexi and Maddison - Parent Support Michelle Grant - can another parent also step forward to assist please.

 

Salford Hotsticks

Max. Carter T, Joseph, Sam, Ava M, Eva MCJ, Lucy and Harriet - Parent Support - Michael Mackway-Jones - can another parent also step forward to assist please.

 

If I have missed anyone, please urgently send and email to admin@salford.school.nz

 

22 Apr 2026

Tēnā koe,

I hope the return to term time has gone well for you! Invercargill City Council’s Wee Delights competition is now in the home stretch, and we have had some great entries coming through from Invercargill and Bluff.

We would love to get as many tamariki involved in shaping the future of their community as we can.  

Tamariki can enter the competition as individuals or alongside their classmates. Wee Delights closes at 5pm on Sunday, 3 May.

 

Little projects. Big smiles.

We’re looking for local projects that will have a big impact on your neighbourhood.

We want to hear your idea for a project (one that costs $5000 or less) that will spark plenty of joy in your community, and help bring it to life.

Take part in our Wee Delights competition and your idea could be included in Council’s Long-term Plan 2027 – 2037.

Enter an idea and you’ll go in the draw to win an extra-special afternoon tea with Mayor Tom Campbell, plus an afternoon of fun at Splash Palace, for your whole class.

Invercargill and Bluff children aged between 5 and 13 are welcome to submit an individual entry, or a classroom entry.

Celebrate our community, and be part of planning its future.

If you have any questions regarding the competition, please do let us know – in the meantime, we look forward to seeing your entries!

Kā mihi,

Alana

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31 Mar 2026

Year 2/3 Team

Salford Pearls - Georgia McC, Maisie, Josie, Eleanor, Frankie, Lucy - Parent assist - Jenna-Lee Coote and Alice Warnaar

Year 4 Team

Salford Beacons - Charlotte W, Charlotte M, Kayla, Payton, Indie S, Charlee, Elsie, Espranze - Parent assist - Juan Van Der Walt, but I will need another Parent with experience to come forward as this is Espranze's first time playing netball.

Year 5/6 Teams

Salford Rebels - Luca, Charlie J, Ava, Lily, Florence, Harriet - Parent assist - Renee Richardson, Holly Shannon and Naomi Daly - 

(This team teams more players - a registration has gone through, but if we only get 6 players, you will have to play 6 aside - so two more players at least please.  Send an email through to admin@salford.school.nz)

Salford Gems - Zoe, Aria, Rebekah, Ella, Lexi, Indi and Georgie - Parent assist Marie Meyer, Laura Newland and Alice Warnaar

(Again, this team could benefit from another player, but it MUST be a player who has played netball before)

 

All these teams have been registered in the Netty Festivals as well as the Term 2 competition.