Central Lakes Basketball
Central Lakes basketball is more than just a game, it’s a reflection of the values and spirit of the community. With a strong emphasis on respect, whānau (family), inclusivity, and community, this organisation embraces everyone who is passionate about the sport. The game of basketball serves as a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together, build relationships, and learn from one another. The Central Lakes basketball community understands that the game is not just about winning or losing, but about creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Through its commitment to these values, Central Lakes basketball has become more than just a sports team, it has become a symbol of unity and togetherness for the entire community.
“I am so grateful that my child has found a passion in basketball and has been able to experience the inclusive feeling that comes with being a part of Central Lakes Basketball. Knowing that Jackie and her teams are open to everyone has given me peace of mind and has allowed my child to thrive both on and off the court.” – Kylie
Our Regions
Central Lakes Basketball has a strong focus on six regions, namely Cromwell, Wānaka, Whakatipu, Alexandra, Ranfurly, and Roxburgh.
Cromwell
Cromwell is the beating heart of Central Lakes Basketball, one of the organisation’s main regions. Located in the heart of Central Otago, Cromwell is a vibrant and welcoming community that embraces the sport of basketball with open arms. Central Lakes Basketball provides a wide range of opportunities for athletes of all ages, skill levels and abilities to participate in organised games, tournaments, and other basketball-related activities throughout the Cromwell region.
Alexandra
Alexandra is home to many members of the Central Lakes Basketball community, and it’s no surprise given the town’s close proximity to Cromwell. Central Lakes Basketball has been a huge part of Alexandra’s community for many years, providing opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels to participate in organised games, tournaments, and other basketball-related activities. As a result, Alexandra has developed a rich basketball culture that is fueled by a passion for the sport and a commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship. Join us today and discover the joy of basketball in Alexandra!
Whakatipu
Whakatipu is an integral part of Central Lakes Basketball, and its many outstanding members and fabulous talent have helped make it a force to be reckoned with in the region. With a commitment to teamwork, sportsmanship, and growth, Whakatipu has developed a thriving basketball community that is fueled by a passion for the sport and a commitment to excellence. So if you’re looking to join a tight-knit and passionate basketball family, come and check out Whakatipu and experience the joy of basketball in this beautiful part of Central Otago!
Ranfurly
We are thrilled to welcome Ranfurly as the newest member of the Central Lakes Basketball community! Ranfurly’s passion for basketball and commitment to sportsmanship and teamwork make it a perfect fit for our organisation. As part of the Central Lakes family, Ranfurly will have access to a wide range of basketball-related activities, including games, tournaments, and work shops designed to help players of all skill levels improve their game. We believe that Ranfurly’s addition to our community will only enhance the quality of basketball in the region, and we look forward to seeing what our newest member can bring to the table. So, come and sign up with us today and enjoy being a part of a great basketball whānau in Ranfurly.
Wānaka
Wānaka has been an integral part of the Central Lakes Basketball whānau for many years. The region has a proud history of participating in organised games, tournaments, and other basketball-related activities through Central Lakes Basketball. As a member of the Central Lakes Basketball whānau, Wānaka is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment that fosters growth, development, and sportsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, Central Lakes Basketball in Wānaka offers a welcoming and supportive community where you can develop your skills, make new friends, and have fun while doing it. Join us today and become a part of the Central Lakes Basketball whanau in Wānaka!
Roxburgh
Roxburgh may be a small township, but it’s a mighty part of the Central Lakes Basketball whānau. Members of the community travel from this small town every week for practice, games, and tournaments, fully committed to the sport and the Central Lakes family. Despite its size, Roxburgh has developed a thriving basketball community that is driven by a passion for the sport and a commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship. Central Lakes Basketball in Roxburgh provides opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels to participate in organised games, tournaments, and other basketball-related activities. Join us today and become a part of this tight-knit and passionate basketball family!
Maniototo
Central Lakes Basketball is thrilled that the Maniototo region has become apart of our whānau. As a rapidly growing basketball organisation we recognise the talent and passion for basketball that exists in the Maniototo area and beyond. We know there is some hidden talent among the Maniototo hills, so what are you waiting for? Come join us!
Teviot Valley
The Teviot Valley region takes immense pride in being a part of the Central Lakes Basketball whānau. With its breathtaking natural beauty and a small town country community that has love for the sport, the Teviot Valley region is a perfect fit for our basketball family. We are thrilled to collaborate with the talented players, dedicated coaches, and enthusiastic fans in the region to foster a vibrant basketball culture. Come and join a team today!
Latest News
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie is the head of Central Lakes Basketball and her passion for basketball is only matched by her love for family. For her, the game is more than just a sport; it’s a way to bring people together and build a strong sense of community. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, she has created a family atmosphere within the teams, encouraging young players to develop their skills and reach for their highest hoop.
Jackie’s love for basketball started at a young age when she first picked up a ball and began shooting hoops with her siblings. She quickly fell in love with the game and started playing on her school’s team. As she grew older, her passion for basketball only intensified, and she began coaching and mentoring young players in her community.
For Jackie, basketball is not just about winning games or trophies; it’s about teaching valuable life lessons and building strong relationships. She believes that sports can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and she encourages her players to push themselves to be their best both on and off the court.
Jackie treats each player like a member of her own family and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. She encourages her players to work together, help each other out, and celebrate each other’s successes.
As part of Jackie’s whānau-cantered approach, her son, Callum has also played a key role in fostering a sense of family within the teams. He understands the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and he works hard along with his partner Sydney to ensure that every player feels supported and encouraged.
With her passion for basketball and her commitment to creating a family atmosphere, Jackie has become a beloved figure in her community. She has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams and reach for the highest hoop, all while instilling the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. Through her tireless dedication and unwavering love for the game, Jackie has left an incredible mark on Central Lakes Basketball and the lives of all those who have had the pleasure of playing for her.
Latest News
27
Sep
Central Lakes Blog, Uncategorized
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie is the head of Central Lakes Basketball and her passion for basketball is only matched by her love for family. For her, the game is more than just a sport; it’s a way to bring people together and build a strong sense of community. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, she has created a family atmosphere within the teams, encouraging young players to develop their skills and reach for their highest hoop.
Jackie’s love for basketball started at a young age when she first picked up a ball and began shooting hoops with her siblings. She quickly fell in love with the game and started playing on her school’s team. As she grew older, her passion for basketball only intensified, and she began coaching and mentoring young players in her community.
For Jackie, basketball is not just about winning games or trophies; it’s about teaching valuable life lessons and building strong relationships. She believes that sports can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and she encourages her players to push themselves to be their best both on and off the court.
Jackie treats each player like a member of her own family and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. She encourages her players to work together, help each other out, and celebrate each other’s successes.
As part of Jackie’s whānau-cantered approach, her son, Callum has also played a key role in fostering a sense of family within the teams. He understands the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and he works hard along with his partner Sydney to ensure that every player feels supported and encouraged.
With her passion for basketball and her commitment to creating a family atmosphere, Jackie has become a beloved figure in her community. She has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams and reach for the highest hoop, all while instilling the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. Through her tireless dedication and unwavering love for the game, Jackie has left an incredible mark on Central Lakes Basketball and the lives of all those who have had the pleasure of playing for her.
Latest News
27
Sep
Central Lakes Blog, Uncategorized
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie is the head of Central Lakes Basketball and her passion for basketball is only matched by her love for family. For her, the game is more than just a sport; it’s a way to bring people together and build a strong sense of community. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, she has created a family atmosphere within the teams, encouraging young players to develop their skills and reach for their highest hoop.
Jackie’s love for basketball started at a young age when she first picked up a ball and began shooting hoops with her siblings. She quickly fell in love with the game and started playing on her school’s team. As she grew older, her passion for basketball only intensified, and she began coaching and mentoring young players in her community.
For Jackie, basketball is not just about winning games or trophies; it’s about teaching valuable life lessons and building strong relationships. She believes that sports can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and she encourages her players to push themselves to be their best both on and off the court.
Jackie treats each player like a member of her own family and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. She encourages her players to work together, help each other out, and celebrate each other’s successes.
As part of Jackie’s whānau-cantered approach, her son, Callum has also played a key role in fostering a sense of family within the teams. He understands the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and he works hard along with his partner Sydney to ensure that every player feels supported and encouraged.
With her passion for basketball and her commitment to creating a family atmosphere, Jackie has become a beloved figure in her community. She has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams and reach for the highest hoop, all while instilling the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. Through her tireless dedication and unwavering love for the game, Jackie has left an incredible mark on Central Lakes Basketball and the lives of all those who have had the pleasure of playing for her.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
27
Sep
Central Lakes Blog, Uncategorized
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie’s Love for Basketball
Jackie is the head of Central Lakes Basketball and her passion for basketball is only matched by her love for family. For her, the game is more than just a sport; it’s a way to bring people together and build a strong sense of community. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, she has created a family atmosphere within the teams, encouraging young players to develop their skills and reach for their highest hoop.
Jackie’s love for basketball started at a young age when she first picked up a ball and began shooting hoops with her siblings. She quickly fell in love with the game and started playing on her school’s team. As she grew older, her passion for basketball only intensified, and she began coaching and mentoring young players in her community.
For Jackie, basketball is not just about winning games or trophies; it’s about teaching valuable life lessons and building strong relationships. She believes that sports can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and she encourages her players to push themselves to be their best both on and off the court.
Jackie treats each player like a member of her own family and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. She encourages her players to work together, help each other out, and celebrate each other’s successes.
As part of Jackie’s whānau-cantered approach, her son, Callum has also played a key role in fostering a sense of family within the teams. He understands the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and he works hard along with his partner Sydney to ensure that every player feels supported and encouraged.
With her passion for basketball and her commitment to creating a family atmosphere, Jackie has become a beloved figure in her community. She has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams and reach for the highest hoop, all while instilling the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. Through her tireless dedication and unwavering love for the game, Jackie has left an incredible mark on Central Lakes Basketball and the lives of all those who have had the pleasure of playing for her.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whānau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wānaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be a part of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to
New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Slam dunks in Central Lakes
In Central Otago and Lakes District of New Zealand, the popularity for the sport swelled alongside the national trend in the turn of the 20th Century.
Central Lakes Basketball was formed in 2003 (year to be confirmed) by its president Jackie and her surrounding whanau in response to the growing popularity of the sport. 6 regions were keenly wanting to participate in the Central Otago area.
- Cromwell
- Alexandra
- Ranfurly
- Roxburgh
- Wanaka
- Whakatipu
Ranfurly, being the newest region involved, these 6 special townships are jam packed with amazing talent of all ages and stages.
Jackie and her amazing team of organisers come together and create ways to get these talented teams into, competitions, championships, practices and basketball clinics for upcoming players to fine tune their skills and make them reach for the highest hoop they can.
The history of Central Otago Lakes Basketball is so rich and full because once you are in the whanau you are in it for life. Generations trickle down into the ranks starting right from 3-4 years old in the pocket rocket club to the senior teams who love to scoialise and still be apart of the game and culture.
Central Lakes Basketball = Whanau, fun and most importantly ball.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
How Basketball came to New Zealand
The origins of Basketball dates to 1891.
It was in the YMCA training school facility in Massachusetts, where Canadian physical educator Dr James Naismith was tasked with coming up with a game where students could play indoors.
Developed from the medieval game Duck and Rock (where you would throw rocks at a target) 13 rules were added to this game to create the basis of Basketball.
The game was spread through the Y networks (YMCA/YWCA) as well as American Mormons.
It was one of Naismith’s students that introduced Basketball to New Zealand in 1908.
He was appointed the Phys Ed Director of the Wellington branch of YMCA.
It took a decade for New Zealand to develop their own national teams, the Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
In a 2018 survey conducted by Sport New Zealand, basketball was ranked one of the top 10 most popular sports in NZ.
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
Meet Our Team
We are excited to introduce you to our team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Our team comprises skilled coaches, referees, enthusiastic volunteers, and staff, each playing a vital role in fostering a fun and inclusive basketball community.
Jackie
Callum
Barb
Sydney
Mārama
Victoria
Latest News
28
Jun
How Basketball came to New Zealand
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
28
Jun
Kids Holiday Programs
28
Jun
Skills Based Training
Keep Up To Date
It’s important to stay informed and keep up to date with the latest announcements and schedules for upcoming events and games, click here to keep in the know.
Subscribe to our mailing list and have all the details about this upcoming season emailed directly to you!