Final training this Tuesday - Crazy Hat Night

Basketballers have had a great term of up-skilling at the Leisure Centre on Tuesday evenings.

We have the final one next Tuesday and for fun every one needs to wear a crazy hat!!

Thank you so much to Rosalie and parents who have helped with a station on different nights.

See you there.

Training for all teams a winner

Thank you to Lynne, Rosalie, and Vlatko for training on Tuesday.  The teams are kept together and move from station to station learning  skills such as dribbling, defence, lay ups, free throws, and jump ball.  They are learning some great things to use in their games during the week as well as having fun as a team.

We are at the Leisure Centre every Tuesday 5-6pm and it is free for all members of Sport Gulf Harbour.  Come join us!

Tuesday Training Night at the Leisure Centre

From this Tuesday we have hired a court at the Leisure Centre from 5-6pm for training.  We will have stations set up and teams will move from station to station to learn new skills.

See you all there!

Our year 6 boys team beaten in the final

It was a great game to watch but Red Beach had it over us this term - but look out for term 2. Here's a photo receiving our runners-up certificate and our Coach and Manager Rich and Allie who are off to live up North - Good Luck!

Hornets through to the final and 2 new teams to begin term 2

The Hornets have come together so well this term and will play in the final on Tuesday - wishing you all the Best of Luck.

All our teams have enjoyed the season and will continue into term 2.  We also have 2 new little teams beginning in the year 1& 2 league - enjoy!!

Thank you to the referees at the Leisure Centre, our team managers, and our coaches ensuring basketball's success!

Mallrats versus Hornets

A great game was had on Tuesday between our year 5 team the Mallrats and our year 6 team the Hornets.

It was hard to know who to cheer for and great to see the kids all played with great sportsmanship against each other.

If you would like to play basketball in term 2 with Gulf Harbour please contact Lynette to register now. basketball2@sportgulfharbour.co.nz or have a look on the website for details. http://www.sportgulfharbour.co.nz/index.php/basketball/information-5

Absolutely fabulous Night with the Breakers

Luca, Jazmin and Kirk Penney

Our girls made us proud having a fantastic time out on court with Avondale and then the Breakers.


Here are some comments from parents:
Please pass on our thanks to all involved with giving the girls the opportunity to be a part of the "Breakers" Basketball experience!  What an AWESOME evening. The girls were still buzzing this morning. I've just been listening to Lisa give her grandmother a blow by blow description of everything about the night, from the hot chips to the irish dancers, cheer leaders, score board, chants, drums and of course the game. Thanks for all your organising and making it possible for all the girls to get there.


Hola!!!

Yes, it was a fantastic event. The kids ( and adults) had a ball.
 What a great ambience.I was wo impressed, I loved the drums and the great
enthusiasm cheering for the Breakers. What a great opportunity for the kids
to be part of it.
Thank you so much for this memorable experience.
 Thanks, Kim for your great effort and work ,giving the kids this
opportunity to play basketball and to have fun! Thanks, Megan and Jay for
your great combined effort with the Tigers.

Gracias y hasta la vista!

For more photos have a look at the gallery on the website http://www.sportgulfharbour.co.nz/index.php/basketball/photo-gallery

New miniballers to start on Thursday at the LC

Children in year 1, 2 or 3 that are interested in learning a new sport are welcome to join the Squealers at the Leisure Centre on Thursday at 3.45pm for coaching and ball skills.  The team will start in the Miniball league in term 2.

Breakers Game March 17th - Sport Gulf harbour are playing

Sport Gulf Harbour are playing in the curtain raiser against an Avondale college girls team on March 17th.

We would love to have lots of Sport Gulf Harbour support.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the door - but arrive early so you dont miss the game.  We will all gather at the end closest to the entrance!! tickets can be purchased online too.

Good Luck Girls!!

Hornets fly on first night and sting

The Hornets (year5/6) have had a brilliant first game winning by 15 points against Silverdale. Congrats goes to Taylor McNabb for POD for awesome looking ahead and passing into his team and scoring a couple of goals to boot. Look out the Hornets have got a mean sting!

Our first SGH College basketball team play their first game together

Sport Gulf Harbour's first College team have just had a great game against some rather cute, large year 13 boys in the College league.  6 Old Gulf Harbour-ites who are now at various colleges and intermediates have got together for some fun and exercise on a Friday night down at the Leisure Centre.  We managed to score 9 goals with Ben bringing in the most, Jessie scoring a quick one from an intercept and both Rosalie and Stephanie shooting from afar with success.  Luke our youngest player made a superb goal too. The team played brilliantly together and Emma and Anita gave them a run for their money down the defence line.  An awesome first game!

Fun morning with Coach Lawrence

We had 25 kids running and dribbling and having fun with Coach Lawrence on Saturday morning. - So great to see all the kids getting back into it and enjoying themselves - now I remember why us mums and dads run around doing these things.

Games begin Week beginning 21 February

We are excited about our new season of miniball and basketball for our members. Cost $33 for the term +$5 for uniform. All games held at the Leisure Centre.
Monday - year 7/8
Tuesday year 5/6
Thursday year 1 to 4
Friday College level

Miniball is a wonderful introduction to team co-operation, ball skills and the healthy routine of sport.  Please contact your delegate for further information

Coach Lawrence begins training February 19th

Coach Lawrence from the Breakers

At the Leisure Centre 9am-10.30am we have Coach Lawrence back in action teaching our basketballers new skills and drills. This is 100% subsidised for Sport Gulf Harbour registered players.  See you there.

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