Franklin Basketball Association Auckland North Waikato Basketball Association BBNZ New Zealand Basketball Club 

In 2022 we changed how we manage and deliver Junior Basketball within the Region. Our Staff, board and key community members to come up with a better way.  This led to a change in various systems and structure changes that aligns more with our development philosophy. 

 

We moved away from the traditional "representative" model for this age group. Rather than a model of selecting the best and deselecting the rest, we are operating under the development philosophy of "as many as possible for as long as possible".

 

PROGRAM GOAL

Inspire, connect & develop our future 

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COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Our coaching pillars; Growth mindset, Coaching a person who plays basketball, Coaching for development, Being an active member of the community. Our approach to development is ‘as many as possible for as long as possible’. 

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METHODOLOGY  

We ask ourselves if there is a better way of seeking constant improvement into how we coach. We believe you get better at basketball by playing basketball, this is why we use the constraints led approach which is an evidence based approach to coaching

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OUR VALUES

 

RESPECT

Respect is more than just being polite; it's about treating people with dignity, valuing their roles, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. RESPECT is the first thing you give - to all those involved, ultimately showing respect for Game

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TOGETHERNESS

Ko Wai Rā - we are stronger together. Our identity is based around the strength of our collective efforts. Being connected as a community is our superpower, we are Franklin Basketball. All members in pursuit of the same vision, mission and goals.

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TOUGHNESS

Resilience, mental fortitude , discipline—not just on the court, but in every part of the club. Accountability, growth mindset and when needed tough love honesty built through trust

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PRIDE

We wear our colours with honour showing respect for the clubs journey- creating a sense of belonging, identity, and commitment —in everything we do. On the court, in the stands and out in the community

 

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MUSTER PROCESS: 

 

The 2025 Muster process starts with a series of Development sessions on Sunday 15th, 22nd & 29th June as trial runs for players and coaches. This will be followed by 2 muster days in Term 3. These muster days will act as a guide for organising players into appropriate teams. We will then begin our 10 week development program with our first training starting on Monday 28th July right through to the school holidays before Regional Tournament start on 1st October-4th October (2nd week of Term 3 Holidays)

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Any player that wants to be involved in the representative program in 2025 MUST attend the muster and participate in the development program. All aspects of this process are a part of the final team selection.

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Development Sessions 

Sunday 15th June & 22nd June 

Times: U14 - 9:30am - 11am / U12 11:30am - 12:45pm

 

Sunday 29th June 

Times: U14- 9:30 - 10:45am / U12- 2:30pm - 4pm

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Muster Days: 

Muster #1 - Monday 14th July 

Muster #2 - Friday 18th July

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Girls - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Boys - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Team trainings 

Monday training’s - July 28th  / August 4th,11th,18th / September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 

Thursday training’s- August 21st, 28th / September 4th,11th,18th, 25th

 

Training Times: 

Girls - 5:00 - 6:30pm 

Boys - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Supercity Games:

August - September - weekends - TBC

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U14 Regionals:

The regional competition is at the end of the season. Our teams will play against teams within Auckland as well as association teams based in Zone 2: Waikato, Waikato Country, Rotorua, Tauranga, Thames Valley & Taupo. 

 

October 2025 (School Holidays) - Tauranga

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COST

$350.00 for the season

Regional tournament is an additional cost - TBC (fundraising opportunities)

 

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Deposit Due: $50 before second muster (invoices will be sent)

Regional tournament fee due TBC (Aim to be fundraised as a team)

 

Registrations

U14 Girls - DOB 2012, 2013 - Register Here

U14 Boys - DOB 2012, 2013 - Register Here

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COACHES

Any club coaches that wish to be a part of this program can sign up using the expression of interest link below

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Any questions, please reach out to joe@fbb.nz

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