The Young Hoops programme is a partnership between the Basketball Development Trust (BDT) and the New Zealand Breakers, giving young New Zealanders the opportunity to learn everything it takes to play and live like a Breaker.
The Young Hoops programme targets Primary and Intermediate school children, providing a mixture of exposure to aspirational figures and hands on involvement in basketball sessions to introduce these children to the game.
The programme content focuses on three distinct modules, utilising the NZ Breakers players and profile to deliver the content:
- BREAKER BALL
- BREAKERS EXPERIENCE
- BREAKER SKILLS CLINICS
History of schools attended:
- Season 2005-06: 22 Schools / groups
- Season 2006-07: 26 Schools
- Season 2007-08: 22 Schools
- Season 2008-09: 29 Schools
- Season 2009-10: 32 Schools
- Season 2010-2011: 35 Schools (projected)
PROGRAMME CONTENT
BREAKER BALL PROGRAM
One of the most successful in-school programs run by the Basketball Development Trust over the past 3 years was their "Harlem Globe Trotters" style Breaker Ball afternoon. more
NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS EXPERIENCE
The NZ Breakers Experience is aimed at introducing students to what it would be like to be a professional basketball player. It is delivered in a fun, learning and challenging way to ensure students can the most out of their time with the Breakers. more
BREAKERS CLINICS
How do talented young basketballers take the next step along the way towards playing at the next level? For many kids it's a case of working out on their own , in their own driveway or on a deserted court. more
