Basketball at Rongotai College

Senior Basketball Teacher in Charge: Mr Jack Stewart (jack.stewart@rongotai.school.nz)

Junior Basketball Teacher in Charge: Mr Chris Tupu (chris.tupu@rongotai.school.nz)

Director of Sports: Mr Allan Carson (sport@rongotai.school.nz)

Rongotai College has a decorated basketball programme. National Champions in 1980, the school has also frequently won the Lower North Island Championship. Rongotai proudly boasts Two Former Tall Blacks as alumni - Chris Tupu & Troy McLean.

We offer both 3x3 and traditional basketball. 3x3 basketball is a fast-paced, half-court basketball form. Teams are available to students with different abilities and commitment levels. Depending on the team's ability and competitiveness, training frequency will vary.

Weekly Competitions

Traditional full-court basketball is in Terms 2 and 3. Rongotai College enters teams into College Sport Wellington local competitions.

Junior Basketball: Tuesdays, starting from May 6

Senior Basketball: Fridays, starting from May 9

Matches are at multiple venues across the Greater Wellington Region, including various school gymnasiums, the Walter Nash Centre and the Akau Tangi Sports Centre.

Events & Tournaments 

In summer, Rongotai enters 3x3 teams into local and regional tournaments. In Winter, our Junior and Senior A teams will compete at a Regional Tournament during Winter Tournament Week. Senior A also play traditional fixtures against historical rivals. 

Key Basketball Events in the 2025 Sporting Calendar Include:

CSW Senior 3x3 Basketball Championship: Tuesday, March 17 @ Akau Tangi Sports Centre

NZSS Zone 3 3x3 Basketball Championships: Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 March @ Walter Nash, Hutt Valley

Wellington College Traditional Fixture: Wednesday, June 4

St Patrick's College Silverstream Traditional Fixture: Wednesday, June 17 

Palmerston North Boys' High School Traditional Fixture:

NZSS Zone 3 Senior Basketball Premiership: Wednesday, September 2 - Saturday, 5 September @ Palmerston North​​​​​​​

Cost​​​​​​​

Participation in Basketball incurs a 'playing fee' of $110 to cover operating expenses. Students who participate in Regional and National Championships will be charged for additional expenses. To set up a payment plan, contact the school office immediately.  

For direct communication regarding basketball, please contact the Teacher in Charge or the Director of Sports.