Basketball is a strong and popular sport at St Mary's College, with teams competing at various levels throughout the year. Our program fosters skill development, teamwork, and a competitive spirit while ensuring all students have the opportunity to participate. We have teams in both 5-on-5 and 3x3 formats, catering to players of all abilities—from beginners to those competing at regional and national levels. St Mary's teams regularly perform well in local competitions and national tournaments, including winning the national title in 2017 and making regular appearances in the finals in recent seasons. This success reflects the dedication of our players, coaches, and the strong support of our basketball community.
Registrations for Terms 2/3, 2026 are open from 10 December 2025 to 20 February 2026, using the form below.
GAME DAY: Junior Games; Tuesday. Senior Games; Friday
LOCATION: Senior: Akau Tangi Sport Centre and Walter Nash; Juniors: St Mary's Gym & Various School Gyms
TRAININGS: Day and time to be confirmed. These will be held in the school gym.
UNIFORM: Senior A are provided with singlet and shorts. All other teams will be provided with a singlet and will need their own black shorts.
COST: $180 Senior A team; $160 all other teams
FORMING TEAMS:
If you wish to trial for a competitive team - details of trials are currently being confirmed, and will be held in Term 1.
If you wish to be put into a team with other players - teams will be formed during Term 1. Please keep an eye on your emails for further information.
KEY DATES:
- Junior season: 28 April - 18 August
- Seniors season: 1 May - 21 August
- Senior 3x3 Tournament: 17 March
- Junior 3x3 Tournament: 3 November
WINTER TOURNAMENT:
It is anticipated the Senior A team will participate in the regional competition during Winter Tournament week, in Palmerston North, 3 - 6 September. If you are selected for this team, you will need to commit to attending the tournament. Regional tournament cost is approx. $700+.
The above amount is only an estimate and does not include any fundraising or grants that may help reduce overall costs. This amount has been shared so those involved can start putting funds aside for these tournaments.
Please also note: all unpaid sports fees from previous terms/years must be paid in order to play Term 2/3 sports.
If you would like to set up a Payment Plan to help with fee payments, please contact Director of Sport, Courtney Young courtney.young@stmw.school.nz
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