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

For the past 36 years, NCBA have hosted the South Island Primary Schools Tournament.

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 

GIRLS: – Year 7&8 grade – Year 7&8 ‘Development’ grade 

For External teams please use the  Open Registration link for 2026   

NC PLAYERS

​​​​​​​North Canterbury players musters will be held at Mainpower Stadium :

Year 5&6 (3x3) Will resume in 2027

As 3v3 is not available this year, Year 6 students may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Year 7&8 (5v5) Trials at Mainpower Stadium 

First Trial - Thursday 26th February

Girls - 5pm - 6pm

Boys - 6pm - 7.30pm

Second Trial - Sunday 1st March

Girls & Boys  - 12 - 1.30pm

Trainings will be held on Sundays 12 - 2pm starting 8th March.

It's important that as many trainings as possible are attended in fairness to your teammates, coaches and people supporting the Team.

We are looking forward to another fantastic tournament and seeing our players back on the court !

For more information or questions please contact  - gm@northcanterbury.basketball