Hoop Kids League

Weekly after-school games for Year 3-8.

2026 Season (Term 2)

Teams must register by 17 April 2026.

Teams must register by 17 July 2026.

1. Register your team
Sign up on GameDay and pay nothing upfront (you’ll be invoiced).

2. Players Register & Pay Levy
Each player registers on GameDay and pays the National Player Levy
($5 once per year to Basketball New Zealand).

3. Grading
We place teams into divisions that match their level.

4. Draw
The draw goes live on GameDay before the season starts.

5. Play
Games run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3.30pm-6pm at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.

6. Finals
Top teams play for division championships.

Year 3-8 Players:

- 5-12 players per game
- Unlimited roster size
- Matching jerseys (Y3-8)
- Matching jerseys with numbers (Y7/8 IPL)
- Mouthguard required for 19 years and younger
- Teams must play all scheduled games
- Year 3/4
- Year 5/6
- Year 7/8
Basketball New Zealand collects a national levy to improve basketball across the country.
Cost per player (paid once per year):
- $5 for 14 years and under
- $10 for 15-19 years
- $15 for 20+ years
You pay once per year when you register, regardless of how many teams you play for.
Funds support:
- Basketball facilities
- Coach and referee training
- Community programs
Full breakdown on the BBNZ website.
Don't have a team? Fill out the Find a Team form and we'll try to connect you with clubs or teams looking for players.
If your team isn't affiliated with a club, contact us about club connections or forming an independent team.
See our Affiliated Clubs