The opening round of the NBS Men’s League tipped off with a high-tempo clash between Checkers and FDWNZ, setting the tone for what should be a competitive season. From the outset, it was a tight contest. Checkers edged the first quarter 26–20, before both sides lifted the pace heading into halftime, with Checkers holding a 48–41 lead. FDWNZ continued to apply pressure through their fast-paced offensive style, but Checkers began to take control in the third quarter, stretching

We are proud to announce that five of our local athletes have been selected for the U15 New Zealand Trials — an outstanding achievement and a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to basketball. Congratulations to: Andres Tawatao – Ashburton College (2025) Raphelly Belandres – St Joseph’s School, Ashburton (2025) Cammy Jones – Ashburton Intermediate (2025) Halo Cooksley – Mount Hutt College (2025) Jermone Campbell – Mount Hutt College (2025) Our

Tia, Mackenzie, and Sienna attended the Mainland Eagles Camp over the weekend in Rangiora, taking part in a high-level development environment alongside some of the region’s most promising young players. A huge congratulations to all three athletes for the work they put in and for representing Mid Canterbury with pride, effort, and professionalism throughout the camp. For those unfamiliar, the Mainland Eagles programme is a high-performance basketball pathway designed to supp