Kiwi 3x3 Basketball Challenge

The Kiwi 3x3 Basketball Challenge is kicking off with the Founder's Cup on 31 May 2014 at the YMCA-Hamilton gym from 10am-2pm.  The 3x3 style of playing basketball is a growing sport worldwide.  In the beginning it was played mainly as a leisure game, with no specific rules, the players making the rules to play.  It is also directly linked to urban culture which is very popular among younger players.  I believe this sport is really great for younger players 9-15 years old.  With this style of basketball, you get to hold the ball more often and that gives you more chances in trying to shoot the ball into the hoop.

Our primary purpose in coming up with this league is to nurture, promote and develop character building through 3x3 basketball.  There are 4 categories this year: U11, U13, U15, and a girl's team.  This is the start of a series of tournaments every month with the monthly winners going for the overall championship in December 2014.  Trophies and valuable prizes are at stake.

According to the New Zealand Institute of Sport, basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country.  And this will only increase in popularity from now on with the glowing performance of Steven Adams in the NBA and the forthcoming World Basketball Cup in Barcelona when the New Zealand Tall Blacks will play in the group with Team USA.

Good luck to all the players, coaches, managers, supporters, friends, and most of all the parents.  Let the games begin!