Children can start to learn 'mini-ball', which is a junior version of basketball, from 8yrs. Almost all basketball teams and coaching is arranged through schools - so if you would like your children to get involved, talk with their teachers.
Seven years ago, very few would have believed a basketball game could be a top-rating sports event on New Zealand TV, much less a game featuring the Tall Blacks.
But then, even fewer would have picked the Tall Black men to reach the world championships semifinals (their clash with titleholders Yugoslavia drew a viewing audience of more than 750,000 Kiwis) and finish ahead of Team USA.
Or that captain Pero Cameron would be named among the top five players of the tournament, alongside and ahead of players on multi-million dollar contracts in the NBA.
Or that the Tall Ferns would beat traditional powers China and Korea to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympic quarterfinals.
Or the national men’s team would rise to a ranking in the world’s top 12 after beating the Aussies for the first time on their home turf.
Action Indoor Sports Stadiums are the most modern and professionally run indoor sports facilities in New Zealand. They have a fantastic after school and weekend junior
Franklin’s multi purpose sports stadium is host to a range of children’s programmes, including Mini Movement, Get Active Kidz, and Mini Basketball.
Mini Movement – For
Children usually start to learn netball from the age of about 10yrs. Almost all netball is organised through schools, so if you would like your children to get involved
Tall Poppies Education offers one to one tutoring with a qualified and registered early childhood and primary school teacher. We are located on Forest Hill Road in
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Jordan Recreation and Fitness Centre’s multi purpose sports stadium is host to a range of children’s programmes, including Movin’ and Groovin’, Kids Club, Mini Soccer,
Keen to try Korfball? Come to our free have-a-go nights. A fun session of games and skills where you'll learn the rules and get to play in a team. Keep fit and meet new
