Hibiscus Coast Basketball

ABOUT

Introduction:

The Hibiscus Coast Basketball Association is based on the Hibiscus Coast (north of Auckland). Our catchment includes Silverdale, Orewa and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. We provide a Basketball programme for players to further develop their skills and enjoy basketball through quality coaching and competition at a Representative level.

The Representative Programme caters for players that show talent and who also live on the Coast or go to a local school. Players attend our yearly trials for all age groups held in October/November; the successful trialists make an age group squad.

As with any sport there are significant costs in running a Sporting Organisation and we require sponsorship to deliver on these goals. The Association can offer a potential sponsor value for their investment due to the numerous tournaments that our teams participate in during the season.

Brief History:

The Hibiscus Coast Basketball Association was formed in the early 1980s and had success in the NBL (National Basketball League) Second Division. They won the upper North Island regional championships and qualified for the Nationals. The club continued until the mid 90s where it became inactive. It was re-established in early 2004 when an under 14 Boys team qualified for the national tournament.

Financial Status:

Players become financial members of Hibiscus Coast Basketball Association Incorporated upon payment of a small Representative Fee which covers Basketball New Zealand affiliation fees, Intercity Tournament fees, Training Shirt and playing strip

Association Structure:

We are an incorporated society under New Zealand law; we have a Constitution and Regulations that ensure we are consistent with other Associations in the greater Auckland area. We have a President, Treasurer, Secretary and a Committee that oversee the operation of the Association and our accounts are audited annually.

Basketball New Zealand:

Our organisation is affiliated with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), the governing body. All players are registered with and become financial members of Basketball New Zealand on an annual basis following Hibiscus Coast Basketball Representative trials and payment of the Representative fee.

Teams:

Under Basketball New Zealand rules, teams are based on the age of the child during the competition year. BBNZ accommodations u11 / u13 / u15 / u17 / u19 and u21 age groups. Examples of the teams that compete in 2009 are as follows:

Under 13 – players that are under 13 years old at 31st of December, 2009

Under 15 – players that are under 15 years old at 31st of December, 2009

Under 17 – players that are under 17 years old at 31st of December, 2009

Under 19 – players that are under 19 years old at 31st of December, 2009

Under 21 – players that are under 21 years old at 31st of December, 2009

Coaching Staff:

Hibiscus Coast Basketball Association Coaches are dedicated to continual player development. They not only coach Basketball teams for the love of the sport, but also because of the life skills that a player learns – Teamwork, Commitment, Responsibility and a solid Work ethic.

Head Coach - Jayson Johnson

As a Player, Jayson played through the various age groups at representative level for several major Basketball Associations including Waitakere, Auckland and North Harbour. He then moved into the various divisional leagues playing several years in 1st Division for the Waitakere Rangers and 2nd Division for Hibiscus Coast. As a Coach, Jayson has coached various Teams and Age Groups over the past four years. He started with his son’s primary aged school team and moved to providing coaching clinics for various Hibiscus Coast High Schools. He then coached the u13 and u15 Hibiscus Coast Representative Teams which have both experienced their best ever performances to date. (Actual results in the Achievements Section on 12). Jayson philosophy; dedicate time to developing the basketball talent on the Hibiscus Coast by ensuring players develop strong fundamentals, while learning to respect the game and the many people who support these teams to compete and succeed. He is an extremely dedicated and passionate person with strong leadership qualities. He continually strives to development his own coaching ability and has offered his time to other Associations and BBNZ. As Head coach Jayson is also constantly working to up-skill the other Hibiscus Coast coaches and assistant coaches to ensure a consistent and ongoing platform for the players as they progress through the age groups

Age Group Coaches for 2009

Daniel Bungard

Daniel has professional qualifications as a fitness instructor and has played basketball and other sports for a number of years. He has been involved in coaching basketball at a local school. While he coaches his own team, he also oversees the fitness training of the other teams. His training regimes ensure that the players are able to reach the level of fitness required to play basketball at national championship level.

Shane Martin

Shane’s coaching expertise includes 20 years of coaching including NZ Under 14, 16, 18 girls and Under 18, 20 boys. He also has experience as a Player for the Masters.

Adrian Day

Adrian was re-introduced to the game through his son playing for the Under 13s in 2007. He was impressed with the skill the children have today at such a young age compared to what they had in his younger days. The National Tournament in Dunedin in 2007 was such a wonderful experience for the boys, the team and the parents that it stirred up his interest to become an assistant coach.

Glen Horobin

Glen has been involved with basketball for many years, and is passionate about good standards of conduct and refereeing within the sport. Glen is very well respected within BBNZ. Glen is a qualified NBL referee, organizes referee clinics throughout New Zealand and such is his standing, has been appointed as a referee evaluator at the Australian State Championships.

Basketball Tournaments:

The Leisure Centre League

The Leisure Centre on the Hibiscus Coast is our home court; it is a multi-purpose sports facility serving our local community. It has a pool, gymnasium, training rooms, squash courts and two basketball courts. It is frequented by hundreds of people on a daily basis. They organise basketball competitions for local schools and clubs. Nearly every week of the school year teams play at the centre over four nights per week. This league gives our sponsors significant exposure to the local community over the whole year.

Pacific Basketball Easter Tournament

During the Easter weekend Pacific Basketball run a 4 day tournament for all age groups. This has been held at various locations over the years; this season it was held in Rotorua and 68 teams participated. It offers our sponsors the opportunity for brand exposure around the top half of the North Island as it is attended by hundreds of players and their families.

Intercity Tournament

All age group teams compete in an Intercity tournament that comprises of teams mainly from the Auckland Region; this includes the area from Counties-Manukau to the top of the North Island. These tournaments are held over a period of six weeks at selected gymnasiums all over Auckland and at different times of year – Under 11s and Under 17s in March & April, Under 13s and Under 15s in May & June. These offer our sponsors the opportunity for further brand exposure around the Auckland region as it is attended by hundreds of players and their families.

Western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) Tournament

Every year the WBOP Association hosts a 2 day tournament for all age groups over a variety of dates. Over the last two seasons it has been held in Waihi and Tauranga. It offers our sponsors the opportunity for brand exposure around the top half of the North Island as it is attended by hundreds of players and their families.

BBNZ Tournaments:

Regional Premierships

These tournaments are referred to as “Prems” and cover age groups from u13s to u21s. They are controlled by BBNZ and managed by the Hosting Association within their Zone. Hibiscus is part of the Zone 1 region that covers from Auckland to the top of the North Island. In total there are four zones. They take place over three days and the top four teams from each Zone qualify for their age groups National Tournament. These tournaments offer our sponsors opportunities for brand exposure around the upper North Island region.

National Tournaments

These tournaments are referred to as “Nationals” and cover age groups from u13s to u21s. They are controlled by BBNZ and managed by the Hosting Association which is rotated between the North and South Islands. They take place over a week and comprise of the top four teams from the four zones. The National tournament is the finale of the Basketball season before player’s progress through to New Zealand Teams. These tournaments offer our sponsors the opportunities for brand exposure outside of the Auckland region.

New Zealand Teams:

Koru Team

The best players in their age group are identified by their Coaches and are nominated to trial in the Basketball New Zealand Cluster Camps which are held in various Regions throughout the country. Players attend up to 3 camps and progress through each phase through elimination. Success is measured by playing ability, fitness and commitment to the High Performance programme. On selection they represent New Zealand and compete in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in Albury, New South Wales in January of the following year. This pathway leads on to the National Squads of Under 16, Under 18, Emerging Junior Tall Blacks/Tall Ferns, Junior Tall Blacks/Tall Ferns, Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns.

NZ Breakers

Elite

The best players in their age group are identified by their Coaches and are nominated to attend a Breakers Training. These trainings are run once a week and if the player is successful, they will hold a spot on the Breakers for that School term.

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