MINIBALL 2026

YEAR 3 & 4 SCHOOLS COMPETITION


After a successful change to our Miniball competition last year, we are excited to continue with the 3v3 Miniball competition in keeping with advice from Canterbury Basketball Association and Basketball New Zealand. 3v3 is becoming a commonly accepted better pathway for youth basketball players to learn the game of basketball, to gain a greater enjoyment of the game and to receive more development opportunities. We believe this is going to be hugely beneficial for the children involved. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Miniball is a great stepping stone competition for these kids to move on to Primary Comp.


Competition Dates: November 2nd - December 14th

Please note venue unavailable on 23rd November and 7th December

Time: Mondays 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Location: Selwyn Sports Centre, Broadlands Drive, Rolleston

Cost:  $120 per team (including GST)


Rules of Note

  • ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR MOUTHGUARDS
  • All players are expected to wear the same colour singlet/ t-shirt but it does not need to be numbered. ( Bibs avaliable on request)
  • Teams will play with a size 5 basketball which we will provide
  • A 6-week competition in Term 4.
  • Teams will play 2 games per afternoon.
  • 4 Players per team, 3 on the court and 1 substitution (we recommend a substitution every dead ball).
  • 12 Minute running clock game.
  • Games will be played with hoops lowered to 2.4m.
  • Size 5 Basketball Used as per BBNZ guidelines
  • All games will have a referee provided.  Refs are a vital part of our game and we will be working with junior refs and training them during these games. A senior referee will oversee games. We appreciate your understanding that no referee will get it right all the time and that all our referees will be working hard to improve their skills every week. 
  • We follow all the basic rules of basketball, however this is about the players learning and development, so some allowances may be made, dependent on player and team ability. Our Development Officer is also there to assist players in their learning phase.

We would also like to be able to place individual players into teams if a school is unable to enter a team.  If you have a player or players who wish to play but do not have a team please contact me directly.

For further information please contact Admin:   admin@selwynhawks.co.nz

or Charlie:

charlie@selwynhawks.co.nz