Levin Basketball Association

10/10/2026

🏀♥️Levin Basketball U14 Campiagn♥️🏀

What an absolutely incredible four days in Wellington at the BBNZ U14 Central Regional Championships!

Our teams left everything out on the court at the Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented our community and the Levin Basketball Association.

Huge congratulations are in order for both of our squads:

• 🥇 U14 Boys: B Grade CHAMPIONS!
You worked hard, played as a team, and earned that top spot on the podium!

• 🥉 U14 Girls: 3rd Place in the Girls B Grade! An amazing effort to secure a podium finish against some tough competition.

A massive shoutout and ngā mihi nui to:

• 🏀 Boys Coaching Team:
Head Coach - Oakley Beissel
Assistant Coach - Rob Hartley
Thank you for guiding the boys to victory and sharpening their skills!

• 🏀 Girls Coaching Team:
Head Coach - Franie Chambers
Assistant Coach - Chloe Chambers
Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication to the girls!

• ⭐Superstar Managers:
Claire & Michelle – the absolute backbone of the campaign keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes!

• 🏁 Our Referees:
Sandy & Kepa Ngatoro – thank you for giving up your time to ensure the games could happen. We appreciate your work on the whistle!

🍳 Our Chief Chef: Maryann – thank you for keeping our troops fed and fueled!
Every single meal was cooked with love, and it definitely gave the kids the energy they needed to win!

Finally, a massive thank you to all our amazing sponsors of putea and kai, our players for their hard mahi, and to their whānau. Your unwavering support, endless driving down to Wellington, and loud cheering from the sidelines carried these teams all the way through.
Proud to be from Levin!
Let’s keep this momentum building! 💙♥️🤍

29/09/2026

🎤Huge shout out to all our whanau and sponsors for their donations of kai and koha for our hampers during our tournament and for having our kids backs as they prepare to head to regionals next week.
We see you and thank you🤗♥️

23/08/2026

Kia ora Basketball whanau
LBA U14 Basketball Tournament, Saturday 19th of September.
Thank you to all the associations that have emailed me to secure your nominated teams.
I'll email out team confirmations this weekend.
Nga mihi
Renee

16/08/2026

LBA pleased to announce our LBA U14 Girls team.
Congratulations to

Christy-May
Fleur Turner
Kylee Chambers
Maddisyn Vettori
Sela Faavae
Yvonne Abrazado
Oakley Connell
Bessie Cooper
Terina Stockford
Saryna Micheal

Coach Franie Chambers
Manager Claire Turner

Trainings Days/times Claire will be in touch.

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11/08/2026

LBA pleased to announce our LBA U14 Boys team.
Congratulations to

Coach Oakley Beissel
Ass Coach Rob Hartley
Manager TBC
Parent help TBC

Bryson Clement
Charlie Wright
Ely Tansley
Finn Boyd
Hemi Grey
Jonty Sue
Kymani Beamsley
Kortez Himiona-Daniels
Ryan Monk
Shade Matakatea

Training
Sunday 16th August
3pm-5pm
Horowhenua gym

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08/08/2026

🏀 COURT KINGZ TRIALS TOMORROW! 🏀

Gear up! Trials for the U16 Elite and U16 A Grade boys teams are happening tomorrow morning.
📅 When & Where:
Horowhenua Event Centre
Tomorrow (Sunday, 9 August)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Horowhenua Events Centre
What to Bring:
Basketball shoes
Mouthguard
Drink bottle
A great attitude!
See you on the court. Bring your A-game!

📢HOOPNATION CLASSIC TOURNAMENT -
TAURANGA 2026
🏀16U ELITE & 16 A-LEAGUE: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN!!
We're excited to open Expressions of Interest for our 16U Elite & 16U A-league Boys teams heading to HoopNation Classic 2026.
There will be only one trial for these teams.
Sunday the 9th of August 9am - 11am
Horowhenua Events Centre
If you can't make it and want to be considered please Email me.
[email protected]

📍Tournament: HoopNation Classic, Tauranga
📆 23rd - 28th October 2026
👤Age group: 16U elite & 16s A-league Boys
If you're interested to play for Court Kingz, make sure to submit your EOI now
🔗EOI form: https://forms.gle/QNPqrdgqfNd2Ei8fA
✉️ Or email us: [email protected]

07/08/2026

🏀 Levin Basketball Association:
U14 Representative Trials!
🏀We are calling all talented Under-14 boys and girls to trial for our representative teams!
📅 Trial Date & Time: Saturday, 8 August from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Horowhenua Events Centre
👥 Eligibility: Players born in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
🏆 The Goal: Represent Levin at the Regional Tournament in Wellington (7–10 October 2026).

Don't miss the chance to showcase your skills and wear the Levin colours!

📧 To Register or Ask Questions:
Contact Renee [email protected]
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/j9Ue752YryWWRWx28

28/07/2026

Kia ora LBA Whanau
What an awesome way to wrap up our Primary & Intermediate Basketball season! 🏀🙌

It was fantastic to see so many kids giving basketball a go this year, with an incredible 43 teams taking part! The growth of our competition has been amazing to see.

A huge shout-out to all our teachers, parent helpers, referees, and our amazing LBA crew. Without your time, support, and dedication, this competition simply wouldn't be possible. Thank you all so much! ❤️

🥇 Congratulations to our 2026 Champions! 🥇

🏀 Year 3/4 A Grade: Foxton Primary School
🏀 Year 3/4 B Grade: Coley St / Taitoko School
🏀 Year 5/6 A Grade: Fairfield School
🏀 Year 5/6 B Grade: Levin School Stars
🏀 Year 7/8 A Grade: Levin Intermediate
🏀 Year 7/8 B Grade: Coley St Foxton

Congratulations to every player who got out on the court, gave basketball a go, and showed great sportsmanship throughout the season. We hope you all had a great time, kept developing your skills, and we'll see you back again next year! 🏀💙

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23/07/2026

Kia ora Levin.......
Our Court Kingz teams have their first fundraiser this Saturday at:
Horowhenua Show Grounds, holding a stall at the Levin Dog Show.
Please come and show your support and help raise money for our teams.
Nga mihi