Intermediate School Winter Competitions 2026
League Dates:
Term 1 Summer 3x3 Series 16th February – 30th March 2026 (7 weeks)
Term 2&3 Winter 5x5 Competitions
- Monday 11th May – 31st August 2026 (14 weeks)
Term 4 Spring 3x3 Series 19th October – 14th December (8 weeks)
World Cup Dates:
- Friday 31st July – Mercury Baypark
Divisions:
- A Grade Boys & Girls
- B Grade Boys & Girls
- C Grade Boys
- D Grade Boys
- Mixed Grade (must have two girls on court)
Entry Fee per team:
- Summer & Spring 3x3 Series $330.00 (GST Inclusive)
- A Grade $1445.00 (GST Inclusive)
- B – Mixed Grade $1255.00 (GST Inclusive)
- World Cup $270.00 (GST Inclusive)
Recommended Team Size:
- All Grades Minimum 8 and maximum of 12.
Locations: Mercury Baypark & Haumaru Centre (formerly the Warehouse on Cameron Road)
Referees: Paid referees will be provided by TCBA (included in fees)
MOUTH GUARDS ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL COMPETITIONS.
How to Enter: All team registrations will take place via Game Day online portal
If you have any problems with registering teams or need more information, please contact: competitions@tauranga.basketball
Invoices will be issued once registrations close.
Please see the note from Tauranga City Basketball, General Manager Mark Rogers regarding the costs:
“TCBA is very aware of the rising cost to participate in basketball. TCBA has absorbed as much as possible of the rising costs associated with delivering our competitions. In 2024, we experienced a 50% increase in venue hire costs due to a review by Council that put pricing on a parallel with other major cities.. Our programmes now contribute more than $200,000 annually to utilise Council-owned facilities for community sport.
Other operating expenses have continued to rise, while funding from gaming charities has steadily declined across the community sector. Unfortunately, indoor sports face a significantly higher cost burden from Council for access to appropriate facilities. By comparison, outdoor sports codes do not pay facility hire fees for Tamariki and Rangatahi competitions and benefit from substantially lower rates for adult sport.
We welcome any constructive suggestions on how this issue might be addressed. Please feel free to contact Mark Rogers, General Manager, at gm@tauranga.basketball, or contact Council at info@tauranga.govt.nz to support our message that the cost of participating in community sport should be equitable and not a barrier to involvement.”
