HoopNation Classics Team Trials
How will the trials work?
Trials: Monday 20th May
Tauranga Girls College - 930 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112
Cost to trial: No cost
U16 - 6-7:15pm
U18 - 7:15-8:30pm
U20 - 8:30-9:45pm
Coaches:
U20 – Head Coach Adam Dunstan & Assistant Coach Matt Lacey
U18 – Head Coach Matt Lacey & Assistant Coach Dave Hopoi
U16 – Head Coach Ben Taggart & Assistant Coach Adam Dunstan
WHAI ACADEMY TAURANGA
At Whai Academy, dedication is key. If selected during our trials, we ask that you commit to the whole year. Whai Academy begins in Term 4 after trials and concludes after HoopNation the following year. This year-long commitment ensures a transformative basketball experience.
CONTENT
Whai Academy is about developing:
Decision making
Shooting
Fitness
Character
DATES & VENUE
TERM 4 2023 - MORNINGS
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30am - 7:30am
QEYC, Memorial Park
Starting Monday the 30th of October.
TERM 4 2023 - SCRIMMAGES
Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mercury Arena, Mount Maunganui.
Starting Wednesday the 1st of November
TERM 4 2023 - EVENINGS
Mondays & Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tauranga Girls College
Starting Tuesday the 31st of October
AGE GROUPS
Whai Academy is for selected athletes only in the following age-groups:
U17 - Players born in 2007 & 2008
U19 - Players born in 2005 & 2006
Open - Players born in 2004 or older
PURPOSE
The Whai Academy is designed to help players reach their potential and to create pathways in basketball.
The Academy will complement representative and school commitments. We will avoid clashing with any other basketball commitments where possible.
The goal is to create genuine pathways for players into our National league teams or other avenues such as college scholarships.
The Academy is aimed at high level representative players who are serious about improving their game.
Whai Academy Tauranga
Emails will sent with link to current members for registration
Make sure you look out for your email if you are a current member.
Unsure? Contact justice@whai.community
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