Half 3×3 basketball games and half dance party, all under UV/party lights!
We are thrilled to announce our next GLOW FEST—3×3 glow-in-the-dark basketball event for girls! This exciting 2 Degrees and Basketball New Zealand’s Girls Got Game initiative will take place on Saturday, the 29th of March, at Cowles Stadium.
This is a ticketed event and spaces are limited-secure your spot now!
Event Details:

What to Expect:
GLOW FEST is more than just basketball- it’s a vibrant celebration designed to engage girls in a fun and unique way!
Get your glow on! Teams of 4-5 girls will compete in 3×3 basketball, while soaking up the dance party atmosphere. We encourage teams to dress in matching fluorescent outfits, and we’ll provide fluorescent body paint & glow sticks, so they shine, as the lights go down!
Prizes will be awarded for:
For the older girls, there will be 3-point shootouts, foul shots and other games with prizes!
This is a wonderful chance for girls to bring their friends, enjoy basketball together, and make unforgettable memories.
This is a participation-based event- no scorekeeping, just plenty of smiles!

How to Register:
Gather your friends, pick a fun team name (you’ll enter this on the form to link your team) and register now! to secure your spot at this unmissable event!
You can sign up individually or as a team.
Session 1: Mini-ballers; (Ages 7-9)
Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm
To register a girl/s aged 7-8: Click here
Session 2: Ages 9-12
Time: 1:30pm- 3:30pm
To register a girl/s aged 9-12: Click here
Session 3: Ages 13-15
Time 3:45pm- 5:45pm
To register a girl/s aged 13-15: Click here

Christchurch’s basketball clubs will be on hand supporting this event- a great chance to learn more about club basketball here in Ōtautahi!
We also hear there is a Tall Fern committed to visiting us on the day!
Event coordinator: ty@canterbury.basketball
We can’t wait to see the girls light up the court at GLOW FEST!
In partnership with: Summer of Basketball * 2 Degrees * Fighting For Fair * Girls Got Game * Basketball New Zealand