Hoop Kids League

Weekly after-school games for Year 3-8.

Term 2 Coming Soon
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Rules

2026 Season

  • Term 2

    Date: 4 May-3 Jul 2026
    Y3/4: Tue
    Y5/6: Mon
    Y7/8: Wed
    Y7/8 IPL: Fri
    Time: 3.30pm-6pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 9 Weeks
    Cost: TBC
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

  • Term 3

    Date: 27 Jul-25 Sep 2026
    Y3/4: Tue
    Y5/6: Mon
    Y7/8: Wed
    Y7/8 IPL: Fri
    Time: 3.30pm-6pm
    Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
    Season: 9 Weeks
    Cost: TBC
    Levy: $5-$15 Per Player

    Coming Soon

How It Works

1. Register your team
Sign up on GameDay and pay your team fee.

2. Players Register & Pay Levy
Each player registers on GameDay and pays the National Player Levy
($5-$15 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 one week before the season starts.

5. Play
Games run Tuesday and Wednesday, 6pm-10pm at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.

6. Finals
Top teams play for division championships.

Who Should Play Hoop Kids

Year 3-8 Players:

  • School teams

  • Club teams

  • Friend groups

  • Individual players (we'll help place you)

  • All skill levels (beginner to advanced divisions)

What You Need to Know

    • 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