Little League, Miniball & Basketball - Information

Basketball registrations are now open!

Grades:

Little League – Yr 1 & 2’s
This is a non-competitive league with an emphasis on fun and participation. It is expected that all players have fun while learning the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in a game situation. There are 4 players per team on the court at any one time.

Miniball – Yr 3 & 4’s
This is a five a-side game with male/female or mixed gender teams. Teams will be graded on ability rather than the gender make-up of the team. There are 4 grades: A, B, C, D. Mouthguards are compulsory.

Basketball – Yr 5 & 6’s
This is a five a-side game with male/female or mixed gender teams. Teams will be graded on ability rather than the gender make-up of the team. There are 4 grades: A, B, C, D. Mouthguards are compulsory.

The Year 3 - 6 leagues are about the young players developing their skills in a safe, encouraging and positive environment.

Game Times & Locations:

Little League (Y1&2) – Mondays, 12th May - 23rd June (6 weeks)
Haumaru Centre (old Warehouse building)

Miniball (Y3&4) – Tuesdays, 6th May - 19th August (13 weeks)
Mercury Arena and Haumaru Centre (old Warehouse building)

Basketball (5&6) – Fridays, 9th May - 15th August (11 weeks)
Mercury Arena and Haumaru Centre (old Warehouse building)

Practices will take place at school either at lunchtimes or before/after school. Practice days and times are to be confirmed by the Coach or Team Manager.

The draw will be emailed/texted by the Team Manager. You can also check the draw directly for game times by clicking on the links below.

Cost:

This year Basketball NZ is adding a $5 "levy", this will need to be paid by parents through a link once registered. I will send more info.

Little League (Y1&2) – $55 per child per term

NB: Each team will be required to provide one referee per game. This is usually the Coach who is on court giving direction and encouragement whilst refereeing.

Mini-ball (Y3&4) - $110 per player, for the season Term 2 + 3

Basketball (Y5&6) - $127 per player, for the season Term 2 + 3

NB: The cost for Miniball and Basketball includes having a paid referee supplied by the Referees Association, this is to improve consistency throughout the league.

Uniform:

A basketball uniform (singlet & shorts) will be loaned to each player before the season starts. These must be returned to the Team Manager at the final game. The cost of borrowing the uniform is included in the term fee, however if the allocated singlet and shorts are not returned to the Team Manager at the end of the season you will be charged for a replacement uniform.

Team Managers will be expected to collect the team's uniform, wash them and return them as a set to the office 7-10 days after the last game.

Mouthguards are compulsory for Miniball and Basketball - all grades.

PPS Statement of Intent: Children in Sport

All parents should be aware of the PPS Sport Statement of Intent. Click here to view PPS Sport Statement of Intent.

Extra-curricular Sports Code of Conduct

All players and parents are required to agree to follow the PPS Extra-curricular Sports Code of Conduct. Click here to view Pillans Point Extra-curricular Sports Code of Conduct

EACH TEAM WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 2-3 PARENTS TO VOLUNTEER. ONE TO BE COACH, ONE TO BE MANAGER, ONE TO DO SCOREBENCH.

Coaches hold the team practises and are present to coach during games. For Little League, the coaches are also required to referee the games.

Managers are responsible for team logistics & organisation e.g. correspondence of practise and game times to all members of the team; key point of contact for PPS Sports & Events Co-ordinator & Tauranga Basketball. Managers are also responsible for collecting the team's uniforms at the end of the last game; cleaning them and returning the set of uniforms to the office 7-10 days after the last game.

Scorebench one person each game needs to do score bench (score own game) - this could be the Manager.

Coaches/Managers will need to complete score sheets at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the game. Teams must sit on the right benches as determined by the score sheets (refer to rules). Both coaches must sign the score sheet at the completion of the game to confirm the result is correct.

There are resources available to help with these roles and they can be shared across parents if required. Even if you haven't done any of them in the past- it's a great opportunity to get involved with your child's sport.

Without parents volunteering for these roles; we are unable to submit teams.

Primary Competitions Rules & Regulations

Little League Rules

Miniball Rules

Basketball Rules