Y Basketball at Massey Gym & Leisure Centre:

The Y is the Place to Play Ball!

At The Y, we are passionate about helping West Auckland Tamariki and Rangatahi grow their love of basketball. Whether players are picking up a basketball for the first time or developing advanced skills, our goal is to provide a fun, inclusive, and positive environment where every player can Grow Their Game.

Season Two is Underway!

We are excited to welcome all teams back to the court and look forward to another fantastic season of basketball.

Key Dates

• Grading Rounds: Weeks 1-3
• Round Robin Competition: Weeks 4-15
• Semi Finals & Finals: Weeks 16-17 (23 November - 4 December)

Please note:

• Under 9 semi-finals will be played on 2 December.
• Under 9 finals will be played on 4 December, alongside the Under 7 finals.
• No games will be played during the school holidays.

Under 9 Competition Structure

Due to the increasing number of teams and as part of a new competition format being trialled across our junior grades, we have introduced a divisional structure for Under 9 teams.
Please note that the dates are when you have games- If there is a missing week in your schedule that is when your division will have a BYE

Why the Change?

1. Alignment with other basketball associations

   We have aligned with many basketball associations across New Zealand by organising Miniball teams into divisions rather than traditional A, B, C, and D grades.

2. Balanced and competitive games

   Teams have still been placed through our grading process and assigned to divisions based on their current playing ability. This helps create enjoyable and competitive games throughout the season.

3. Reduced pressure on young players

   In many cases, teams that may previously have been separated into different letter grades are actually very similar in ability. Using divisions encourages player development and enjoyment without placing unnecessary emphasis on grade labels.

4. Competition growth

   Due to increased team numbers, we have adjusted the competition format. This means teams will play one fewer game during the season, and fees have been adjusted accordingly.

Competition Information

• Draws, results, and ladders will be all available on our website.
• Team managers and coaches are responsible for sharing competition information with their players and whānau.
• Any changes to draws, scheduling, venues, or competition formats will be communicated directly to managers and coaches.

Communication

As we move into the Round Robin phase of the season, competition communications regarding draw changes, defaults, and scheduling updates will be sent directly to team managers and coaches. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact your school or club coordinator first. They will liaise with our admin team where required.

Thank You

We would like to thank all players, coaches, managers, referees, volunteers, schools, clubs, and whānau for their ongoing support of Y Basketball.

We wish all teams the very best for the season and look forward to seeing players develop their confidence, skills, teamwork, and love for the game.

Play hard, play fair, and most importantly, have fun! 🏀