The Heart of Basketball in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini"

Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.

SOUTH ISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURNAMENT

2026 S.I.P.T TOURNAMENT - 10th, 11th, 12th April


For the past 36 years, NCBA have hosted the South Island Primary Tournament (SIPT).

We can have up to 25 external teams alongside our own teams to have a tournament with 44 total teams from across the South Island. 

The following grades are what we offer for 2026

BOYS: – Year 7&8 grade – Year 7&8 ‘Development’ grade – Year 5&6 3X3 grade

GIRLS: – Year 7&8 grade – Year 7&8 ‘Development’ grade – Year 5&6 3X3 grade

For External teams please use the  Open Registration link for 2026  - Open early 2026 

NC PLAYERS

2026 NC payer registration link - will be open early 2026

North Canterbury players musters will be held at Mainpower Stadium :

Year 5&6 (3x3) Trials at Mainpower Stadium
5/6 Girls Session     :   Date and Time TBC 
5/6 Boys  Session   :    Date and Time TBC 

Year 7&8 (5v5) Trials at Mainpower Stadium 
7/8 Girls  Session    :    Date and Time TBC  

7/8 Boys Session     :    Date and Time TBC 

For more information or questions please contact

Nicky at admin@northcanterbury.basketball