TERM 3: KIWI HOOPS CLUB PROGRAMME - Napier

The Kiwi Hoops clubs activities are designed to assist players to develop their basketball game in a fun setting under Basketball New Zealand Kiwihoops programme levels as follows:

Bounce (5yr to 6yr), Mini (7yr to 8yr), Pro (9yr to 10yr), All Star (11yr to 14yr)

Basketball Hawkes Bay’s Development Coach – Clifton Bush will run weekly basketball sessions in Napier for primary and intermediate school pupils. The goal is to give kids the opportunity to develop and refine their basketball skills in a positive, fun and well-organised learning environment. The program is geared toward fundamental development in the following areas: body movement, basketball specific Skills and Game like skills.

The programme assists the players to gain an improved positive attitude, a greater appreciation for good moral values, and a better understanding of the keys that will lead to their own success. The sport is basketball, but the most important element is the children's overall personal development.

Coaches’ background: I played professional basketball for 15 years and in New Zealand for the Hawks (Napier) x 3 years, Canterbury (Christchurch) x 8 years, Manawatu (Palmerston North) x 2 years and Waikato (Hamilton) x 2 years. My highlights include:

New Zealand NBL champion 2001

New Zealand All Star 5 – 2001

2001 averaged 27.4 points and 11.6 rebounds a game

NBL individual point scorer 2001

NBL leagues most outstanding forward 2001

Leading offensive player for the Waikato Titans 2001

On 4 occasions scored 40 points in a game

Held the record for the most points scored against another team in the NBL (46 points against Nelson Giants – 2001)

NBL second best rebounder averaging 11.6 per game – 2001

1998 Most outstanding Restricted Player

13 seasons made the finals 11 times

Top scorer on every team I have played for in my entire career.

I also played professionally in Iceland x 8 years, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia (New Zealand Breakers) and of course New Zealand.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling. I played for the University of Central Arkansas where I am still the All-time leader scorer in the school’s history (ahead of NBA player/legend – Scottie Pippen).

I am currently the Development Coach for Basketball Hawkes Bay in Napier, New Zealand and have been for nearly 3 years.

When: Tuesdays Start date: Tuesday August 11^th

                            Last session: Tuesday September 22^nd

                                                (7 weeks)

 *Please note that at the last session the following Certificate of Awards will be issued:

Certificate of Completion (all players)

Hustle Award, Best Overall Shooter Award, Dribble King Award, Most Improved Player Award, Best Attitude Award, Clutch Award, Player's Player Award and the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP).

 

Where: William Colenso College, 21 Arnold Street, Onekawa, Napier 

Bounce/Mini (Under 9 year olds) 3:30pm  to 4pm

Pro/All Star (9 years and older) 4pm-5pm

 

Cost:         Under 9 year old $20.00

9 years and older $30

 

$10 per session for all walk-ins.

Discounted fees for same school with 5 or more attendees (Under 9 = $15 per player, 9 years and older = $25 per player for the Term).

Family discount for 2 or more siblings enrolled = 10% of total cost.

 

Payment can be made by cash or cheque to Clifton at the venue above or by internet banking. Account details are: ANZ 06 0746 0267705 00 (use ‘Hoops and your child’s name as reference). Please note that full payment must be made before the end of the first week commencing or $10 per session will apply.

Please note: payment for Kiwi Hoops cannot be made at our office or to the usual ASB account.

Enrol now by completing the registration form below or contacting contact:

Clifton Bush Jr., Phone (06) 833 6215 or 021 566 368 or email rdc@basketballhawkesbay.co.nz