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Tournament Information
AA Secondary Schools National Championships
September 29-October 4
B&M Centre and Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
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Day One - Monday, September 29 (83KB pdf)
Day Two - Tuesday, September 30 (96KB pdf)
Day Three - Wednesday, October 1 (97KB pdf)
Day Four - Thursday, October 2 (90KB pdf)
Day Five - Friday, October 3 (158KB pdf)
Day Six - Saturday, October 4 (265KB pdf)
Boys Pools (Seedings Order)
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's College | Otago Boys High | Westlake Boys High | Palmerston North Boys High |
| Hamilton's Fraser High | Nelson College | St Andrew's College | Rangitoto College |
| Dilworth School | St John's College | New Plymouth Boys High | Mt Albert Grammar |
| Waimea College | Kelston Boys High | Shirley Boys High | Church College |
| Tauranga Boys College | Middleton Grange School | Rotorua Boys High | Francis Douglas Memorial |
| Onehunga High | Hamilton Boys High | Mana College | Wellington College |
Girls Pools (Seedings Order)
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church College | Rangitoto College | Waimea College | New Plymouth Girls High |
| Marian College | Christchurch Girls High | Hamilton's Fraser High | Massey High |
| Rangiora High | Auckland Girls Grammar | Avondale College | Hutt Valley High |
| Tauranga Girls College | Wellington East College | Cambridge High | Mana College |
| St Kentigern College | Hamilton Girls High | Sacred Heart Girls College (NP) | Cashmere High |
| Wainuiomata High | Freyberg High | Napier Girls High | Rangi Ruru Girls School |
Format
24 teams split into four pools of six for pool play; top two teams in each pool advance to the championship quarterfinals, next two in each pool move through to 9th-16th playoffs, next two in each pool go to 17-24th playoffs.
Tournament Officials
Tournament Director: Willie Bryant
Technical Commissioner: Ken Coulson
BBNZ Representative: Maree Taylor
Rules
All BBNZ tournaments use the rules and regulations outlined in the BBNZ Internal Regulations / 2006 FIBA Rules / NZSSSC Policies and Guidelines. Please refer to these documents for full explanation of the rules:
FIBA Official Basketball Rules
NZSSSC Policies and Guidelines
Score Bench
The Palmerston North Basketball Association will endeavor to provide score bench, but we do ask that teams be prepared to help out when requested.
Schedule
Sunday 28 September
7.30pm, Technical (Manager’s) Meeting, FMG Lounge, FMG Stadium
Monday 29 September
8.30am-9.00am: Opening Ceremony, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
9.30am-9.45pm: Pool games
2.45pm Coaches Workshop, Court B&M3
Tuesday 30 September
9am-8.15pm: Pool games
2.15pm Coaches Workshop, Court B&M3
Wednesday 1 October
9.30am-4pm: Pool games
7.30pm-11.00pm Social Event, Te Manawa
Thursday 2 October
9.30am-2.45pm: Cross-over games
Friday 3 October
9.30am-2.45pm Cross-over games
Saturday 4 October
The finals day will include:
- 3 Point Shoot Out, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
- Student City Slam Dunk Competition, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
- UCOL All Star Game, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
- 9am-12.30pm: Playoff games
- 2.15pm: Girls Final, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
- 5.30pm: Boys Final, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
- 7.30pm: Closing Ceremony, Arena 2, Arena Manawatu
Coaches Workshop
There will be a coaches workshops held at the tournament; Wednesday, October 1 at 7pm at B&M Centre. The sessions will cover:
- Shooting - line shooting for form / breaking down the detail to shooting
- Training Programme - individual off season program / with the season coming to an end the most important time of the year for future stars approaches.
- The off-season - what you do over the next few months will have far more of an impact on next season than most coaches or players are aware of
On-line Draw and Results
BBNZ is using new software for the draw and results. These can be viewed on the BBNZ website (http://www.basketball.org.nz/competitions/tournaments/secondary-school-tournaments-2/secondary-school-tournaments/). Results will be updated daily.
Tournament T-Shirts
Pre-purchased tournament t-shirts will be available from the tournament control room for pick-up. A limited number of tournament t‑shirts will be on sale from the tournament control room.
Door Charge
Adults: $5 daily, $25 week pass
Children (12 and Under): $2 daily, $10 week pass
Canteen
Available on site in the B&M Centre.
Social
All players and management are invited to attend a social evening on Wednesday October 1 from 7.30-11pm. The social will be held at the Palmerston North Convention Centre and will cost $5 per player - free for management. Light snacks and water will be provided with non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
A Secondary Schools National Championships
October 1-4
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
Pools
| Boys Pool A | Boys Pool B | Girls Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Dunstan High | Buller High | Buller High |
| Hato Paora College | Mairehau High | Church College |
| Michael Park School | Opunake High | Paeroa College |
| St Paul's Collegiate | Paeroa College | Rotorua Lakes High |
| Taumarunui High | Rotorua Lakes High | Ruapehu College |
| Waitara High | Tongariro School | Te Aroha College |
| TKKM o Te Koutu |
Format
Boys: 12 teams split into two pool of six for pool play, top two teams in each pool advance to championship semifinals, next two in each pool advance to 5th-8th semifinals, next two move on to 9th-12th semis.
Girls: Seven teams in one pool for pool play, top two teams meet in the final, next two play for third and next two for fifth.
Tournament Officials
Tournament Director: Pam Moss
Technical Commissioner: Ian Goodwin
BBNZ Representative: Nick Crocker
Rules
All BBNZ tournaments use the rules and regulations outlined in the BBNZ Internal Regulations / 2006 FIBA Rules / NZSSSC Policies and Guidelines. Please refer to these documents for full explanation of the rules:
FIBA Official Basketball Rules
NZSSSC Policies and Guidelines
Score Bench
The New Plymouth Basketball association will provide score bench, but do ask that teams be prepared to help out when requested.
Schedule
Tuesday, 30 September
7pm: Opening Ceremony, TSB Stadium (open from 6.30pm)
Wednesday, 1 October
8.30am: Technical Meeting, TSB Stadium
9am-7.30pm: Pool games
Thursday, 2 October
9am-7.30pm: Pool games
Friday, 3 October
9am-7.30pm: Crossover and pool games
Saturday 4 October
9am-12.30pm: Playoff and pool games
4pm: Girls Final, Court 2
5.30pm: Boys Final, Court 2
7.15pm: Closing Ceremony, Court 2
On-line Draw and Results
BBNZ is using new software for the draw and results. These can be viewed on the BBNZ website (http://www.basketball.org.nz/competitions/tournaments/secondary-school-tournaments-2/secondary-school-tournaments/). Results will be updated daily.
Tournament T-Shirts
Pre purchased tournament t-shirts will be available from the tournament control room for pick up. A limited number or tournament t‑shirts will be on sale from the tournament control room.
Canteen
Available on site at the TSB Stadium.
