The Cowles Stadium Hoops Academy has been up and running since the stadium re-opened late in 2012, recently rebranded to BNZ Kiwihoops, and has had a tremendous increase in the demand. Because of this we’ve managed to increase the number of coaches we have available at the sessions, and can now enroll more interested children. This is a great opportunity for young basketball players to improve their skills with expert coaching in fun practice sessions. The Hoops academy is suitable for both beginners looking to learn, as well as basketballers looking to consolidate their skill level.
Term One Pricing –
5 years old to 8 years old- 1 child is $100, $90 for second or more children.
9 years old to 12 years old- 1 child is $100, $90 for second or more children.
Please contact sam@canterbury.basketball to set this up for you.
Cowles Term One 2025 dates:
5 years old – 8 years old – click here to register
9 years old – 12 years old – click here to register
Two+ kids – email sam@cantebury.basketball
Please complete a separate enrolment form for each child. For any enquiries regarding enrolment and administration please contact Sam at sam@canterbury.basketball
PIONEER HOOPS ACADEMY
The Pioneer Hoops After School Academy is a seven to eight week program run by Pioneer Basketball Club on Tuesday afternoons during term at Pioneer Stadium.
Focus: Introduction and development of key fundamental skills (dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, footwork) with small sided games at the end of the session (1v1, 2v2 & 3X3). We will use game-like situations for participants to learn the rules of basketball and put their skill in practice.
Sign up for the Pioneer Hoops Programme by clicking here, or to enquire please email ollie@pioneer.nz.basketball
GATORS HOOPS ACADEMY
The Gators Academy has been running since 2014, and this year is running sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children in Years 2-10 at Middleton Grange.
Beginner Hoops Y2-4
Beginner Hoops Y5-6
Junior Hoops Y6-8
Advanced Hoops Y7-10
Sign up by clicking here, or to enquire, please email admin@wharenuigators.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION
Classes are capped at 40 children, in order to maximise the amount of coaching each child receives.
Contact sam@canterbury.basketball to enquire further as to see if there is room for your child at Cowles, ollie@pioneer.nz.basketball for Pioneer, or email admin@wharenuigators.nz to enquire about the Gators Academy.
If you wish to find out about the Bishopdale Kind Foundation Hoops Programme, held on Mondays and Wednesdays click here
The Selwyn Hawks run Hoops sessions across the region on multiple days of the week. To find out more, or to enrol, please visit the Selwyn Basketball Page or email development@selwynhawks.co.nz