THE 2026 PRIMARY WORLD CUP’S

Tauranga City Basketball is holding their very popular Primary World Cups.

Date:              Thursday                     28^th May 2026                                                Yr 3 & 4

                        Thursday                     4^th June 2026                                                 Yr 5 & 6

Venue:           Mercury Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui  

Time:              8.30am – 3.30pm (Doors open from 8.30am – Games start at 8.45am)

Cost:               $270.00 Incl GST per team (TCBA will invoice schools)

Divisions:        Years 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6

Entries:            Yr 3&4 Open Wednesday 11^th May – Close Friday 22^nd May 2026

                        Yr 5&6 Open Monday 18^th May – Close Friday 29^th May 2026

These events are very popular and usually fill up very quickly.

                           24 teams – Yr 3 & 4                                                24 teams – Yr 5 & 6

• Each school may field one Year 3/4 team and one Year 5/6 team.
• Each team must provide one person to cover score bench for each game.
• Teams must be school based.
• Each team is limited to a maximum of 12 players with only 5 on the court at any given time.
• All teams shall be mixed gender with a minimum of 2 girls per team (1 girl must be always on the court).
• A total of over 400 children will be involved on tournament day.
• Every team will be assured a minimum of four games – 5 pool games & finals
• Each round robin game will be 2 x 10-minute running clock halves. There will be a 1-minute half time break.
• This is a competitive tournament – we will finalize the draw format when we have confirmation of entry numbers.
• All games finish the instant the hooter sounds, this is the official end of the game, not the umpires whistle.
• Each team must have 2 adults who must supervise their teams. One being designated manager who will accept responsibility for their player’s welfare, safety and on and off court behavior and sportsmanship.
• Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams in each division
• There will be a Best & Fairest selection, this is for those players who demonstrate sportsmanship. Coaches will be the main selectors.
• Dress in the colors of nation (Prizes for best dressed nation)

REGISTRATION WILL BE MADE THROUGH GAME DAY PORTAL; SCHOOLS WILL BE ONLY ABLE TO ENTER ONE TEAM THROUGH THE SYSTEM.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A SECOND TEAM CONSIDERED PLEASE ENTER VIA THE WAITLIST SEND EMAIL  competitions@tauranga.basketball