About Coast Basketball
The Hibiscus Coast Basketball Association (HCBA) was formed in the early 1980s and has been a cornerstone of the local basketball community ever since. We won the upper North Island regional championships and qualified for Nationals early in our history, going on to claim two National titles in 2015 and 2016.
Today HCBA is a community-driven association supporting basketball across our local primary and secondary schools, running competitive leagues, and developing representative teams from U12s to U20s — girls and boys.
Our values of growth, commitment and team are central to everything we do on and off the court.
Governed by
Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ)
Organisation
Non-profit, audited annually
Board meets
3rd Sunday of each month
Director of Basketball
Dan Bungard
Operations Manager
Naomi Coombridge
Board Members
Amanda Nicholls (President) · Sonny Jing (Treasurer) · Brad Joseph · Lee Toy · Kara Payne · Olaf Lim · Kale Emery
Safeguarding Officers: Lee Toy & Brad Joseph
The Junior Development Programme
The JDP (Junior Development Programme) gives your child the opportunity to compete against associations from across Zone 1 — Northland, Hibiscus Coast, North Harbour, Waitakere, Auckland, Counties Manukau and Franklin. Teams are graded by ability and compete in the Zone 1 Super City Competition, with selected players also representing Coast at the Northern Regional Championships.
Excellence
Compete at the highest level and strive for personal best every session and game.
Development
Expose promising athletes to high-quality basketball that challenges and grows their game.
Team First
Honesty and respect between players, coaches and parents — a squad approach throughout.
Coast Style of Play
We introduce players to the Hibiscus Coast Style of Play — a motion-style system that values position-less play, game understanding and a flexible skill set. It's an enjoyable and effective approach that develops well-rounded players.
Offensive Principles
- Motion-style offense with continuous movement
- No fixed positions — play is flexible
- Efficient shot selection
- Creating opportunities through movement
- Reducing turnovers
Defensive Principles
- Man-to-man defense
- Defending without fouling
- Footwork to avoid travels
- Stopping on balance
- Using both hands effectively
Trials
Age Groups
U12 (born 2015–2017)
U14 (born 2013–2014)
Trial Dates
7–13 June 2026
Locations
Whangaparaoa College Gym
Trial Cost
$20 per athlete
(eftpos on the day)
On the Day
- Arrive 30 minutes early to confirm registration and collect trial numbers
- Trial times are listed on the website — check before you come
- No spectators during trial sessions, thank you
- Players should attend all trials to give themselves the best opportunity to be seen by coaches
- Please ensure you are sized for a uniform at trials so that orders can be made in time for the season
Parent Induction
Parent inductions will be held at the start of trials on 6th and 7th June, in a classroom on the ground level of Whangaparaoa College. One parent per family must attend at least one induction.
After Trials
- For boys' trials, callback emails will be sent by the end of the day on Monday 8 June
- Team selections will be made by our coaching team and communicated during the final two weeks of June
- Selections will be communicated by 17 June — if offered a spot, please confirm your place as soon as possible so that uniforms can be ordered
Selection Criteria
Selectors look for a combination of the following — prior inclusion or exclusion in past teams does not influence this year's decisions. A lot can change quickly at these ages!
Character & Attitude
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Genuine love for the game
- Team-first mindset
- Competitiveness and work rate
- Vocal leadership
Basketball Skills
- Ball security under pressure
- Playmaking, scoring & shooting
- Spatial awareness & off-ball movement
- Individual defense & rebounding
- Athleticism and physical development
Season Schedule
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June 7–13
Trials Whangaparaoa College
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From Jul 19
Training Begins Weekly training sessions commence
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Aug 1
Tri Series (Pre-season) Whangaparaoa College
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Aug 8–9
Pre-Season Tournament Location TBC
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Aug–Sep
Supercity Competition 4–6 weeks across Auckland venues (Pukekohe to Whangarei)
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Oct 7–10
U14 Regional Championships Tauranga — selected players only
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Oct 13
Junior & Senior Prizegiving Location TBC
Additional Events (Subject to availability)
- Harbour TGIF League (development & club teams)
- Other invitational tournaments as announced
Player Commitment
Accepting a place in a Coast team is a season-long commitment. We ask all players to honour that commitment to their teammates, coaches and the club.
- Attend all nominated training and skill sessions
- Attend all games and trainings — even when injured (but not when ill)
- Report all injuries to coaches before playing or training
- Give advance notice of any school, family or sporting conflicts
- Meet all financial commitments (payment plans available — contact Operations Manager)
- Speak directly with the coach and team manager if unable to meet any commitment
- U14 players: complete the community referee course and attend basketball workshops
Fees
2026 JDP Fee
$499
Payment Due
17 July 2026
Invoiced via
Email from Operations
What Your Fees Cover
Coaching costs · Court hire for training · Director fees · Administrative fees
Coast Basketball is committed to developing and retaining quality local coaches. All coaches receive remuneration for their time and expertise.
Important Notes
- Tournament entry fees are additional — teams are only charged for competitions they participate in. Please note: if your child's team is entered in a tournament but your child is unable to attend, they may still be required to contribute to the team's tournament costs
- Players with outstanding fees may not be able to play until payment is arranged
- Payment plans are available — contact the Operations Manager confidentially to discuss
Uniform
Personalised Uniforms
Each player has their own uniform with their name on the singlet. Players are fitted at trials and uniforms are ordered and invoiced upon selection into a team. The reversible singlet (white and black) and shorts must be worn at all games.
Package 1
$135
Shorts, singlet & shooter shirt
Package 2
$215
Shorts, singlet, shooter shirt + Coast Hoodie
Parent Involvement
Coast Basketball runs because of our amazing parent community. Here's how we need your help:
Team Manager
Each team needs a parent team manager. Responsibilities include team communications via TeamReach, liaising with the Treasurer on fee payments, and coordinating game day operations (scorebench, score sheets, bench management).
Scorebench
All parents and caregivers are required to assist on the scorebench. This is essential for games to be able to be played — without scorebench volunteers, games cannot go ahead. Your team manager will coordinate a roster throughout the season. Resources are available on the Coast website.
Volunteer Assistant Coaches
There are opportunities for parents and whānau to be involved as volunteer assistant coaches. If this is of interest to you, please reach out to Dan Bungard to talk more about what's involved.
Carpool
Away games can involve travel across Auckland. We encourage families to organise carpooling within teams — your team manager can help coordinate this.
Behaviour & Code of Conduct
Players
- Respect coaches, referees, opponents & teammates
- Give full effort at all training and games
- Accept referee decisions graciously
- Represent Coast with pride
Parents & Supporters
- Encourage positively — no negative sideline coaching
- Respect all match officials
- Do not approach referees during or after games
- Raise concerns through proper channels
Learn more at lovetheirgame.org.nz
Photos & Media
By registering with HCBA, you consent to photos and video being taken at events for use in club promotional materials, social media, newsletters and funding applications. HCBA takes particular care with imagery of children and young people.
If you do not wish your child to be photographed, notify HCBA in writing prior to participation. While we will make every effort to accommodate this, exclusion from all background or group images in public settings cannot be guaranteed.
Communications
TeamReach
Primary channel for all team communications. Your manager will share your team code at the start of the season.
Club-wide community group for up-to-date news on programmes and events.
Join the WhatsApp group →Used by Operations for invoices, monthly newsletter and key club announcements.
Website
The hub for all information. Check here first before contacting your manager.
hibiscuscoast.basketball →Programme promos, event updates and posts celebrating our athletes.
Follow us on Facebook →Programme promos, highlights and posts of our athletes in action.
Follow us on Instagram →Fundraising
All players are expected to participate in fundraising activities arranged for their age group. Funds raised go back into the club to keep costs down for everyone. The Coast Fundraising Committee organises events across the junior and senior seasons.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Coast Basketball offers a range of sponsorship packages for local businesses looking to invest in their community and grow their brand alongside one of the Hibiscus Coast's most active sporting clubs.
Get Involved
For sponsorship enquiries, contact us at coastbasketballoffice@gmail.com