Upcoming Basketball Events

Discover upcoming basketball events near you, get ticket info, and stay updated on all the hoops excitement happening around you in the South Island of New Zealand. In this page you’ll find schedules, venues, and everything you need right in one place, so you never miss a tip-off.

2026 Taieri vs Town Tournament
Aug
31
to 1 Sept

2026 Taieri vs Town Tournament

The Cross Over Taieri vs Town Tournament is a unique development-focused basketball event for Year 5 & 6 school teams. Held at the Edgar Centre, this exciting tournament gives students the opportunity to proudly represent their school while competing in a fun, fast-paced environment designed to maximise player involvement, decision making and enjoyment. Limited to 16 teams.

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The Grind
Jul
13
to 19 Jul

The Grind

Designed for serious, motivated players, this programme focuses on daily skill-building, disciplined drills, and rapid improvement under the guidance of high status coaches. 

With a maximum of 6 players per coach, you’ll get personalised coaching and a focused plan every day of the holidays. Commit to the grind, stay consistent, and watch your game transform.

  • Monday 13th July - Edgar Centre

  • Tuesday 14th July - Edgar Centre

  • Wednesday 15th July - Edgar Centre

  • Thursday 16th July - Edgar Centre

  • Friday 17th July - Edgar Centre

  • Saturday 18th July - Otago Girls High School

  • Sunday 19th July - Edgar Centre

*Participants to be placed into either the 12:30 to 1:55pm group, or, the 2:00 to 3:25pm group.

$240 - Full Commitment (all 7 sessions)

- $45 per individual session (subject to availability)

*Invoice issued upon acceptance

Contact: Tim Gillan (m) 022 319 4055 (e) xobasketballnz@gmail.com

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Groups

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  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Edmund Lu

  • Paxton Conner

    Hudson Sides

    Aimee Hao

    Blake Hollows

    Lincoln Kirk

    Jeff Lourinz Alea

    Baxter Roberts

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Edmund Lu

  • Charlie Fraser

    Hudson Sides

    Aimee Hao

    Blake Hollows

    Lincoln Kirk

    Jeff Lourinz Alea

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Edmund Lu

  • Charlie Fraser

    Hudson Sides

    Aimee Hao

    Blake Hollows

    Lincoln Kirk

    Hunter Forrest

    Cash Cusiel

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Edmund Lu

    Aimee Hao

    Evie Foote

  • Charlie Fraser

    Paxton Conner

    Hudson Sides

    Heath Murray

    Gus Mills

    Ted Mills

    Blake Hollows

    Lincoln Kirk

    Hadden Taelega

    Cash Cusiel

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Aimee Hao

    Evie Foote

  • Edmund Lu

    Paxton Conner

    Hudson Sides

    Blake Hollows

    Hadden Taelega

    Baxter Roberts

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Aimee Hao

  • Edmund Lu

    Paxton Conner

    Blake Hollows

    Jeff Lourinz Alea

    Baxter Roberts

  • Levi Gillan

    Luke Scott

    Brody Price

    Samuel Cockburn

    Kazuki Gribbon

    Nio Sevilla

    Luc Rohan

    Aimee Hao

  • Edmund Lu

    Blake Hollows

    Jeff Lourinz Alea

 
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Ballers Clinic
Jul
6
to 7 Jul

Ballers Clinic

Train with the Otago Nuggets these school holidays! Join Cross Over Basketball's Ballers Clinic for two afternoons of skill development, fun competitions and quality coaching at the Edgar Centre. Open to School Years 3–8.

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Wanaka Invitational Day Tournament
May
30

Wanaka Invitational Day Tournament

Event Rules Summary

  • 20 minute halves

  • 2 minute halftime

  • 2 timeouts per team, per half

  • Clock stops during the final 2 minutes if the score margin is less than 10 points

  • U14 games will use a shot clock

  • U12 games will not use a shot clock (referee-supported game flow)

Games are designed to promote:

  • High tempo basketball

  • Competitive game situations

  • Decision making under pressure

  • Strong player development experiences

COURT 1 COURT 2
2:30pm - Duty Cross Over U14
ABA v QJBC
2:30pm - Game ▶ YouTube Livestream
Cross Over U12 vs ABA WHITE
3:30pm - Game
ABA v Cross Over U14
3:30pm
Cross Over U12 vs ABA BLACK
4:30pm - Game ▶ YouTube Livestream
QJBC v Cross Over U14
4:30pm - Duty Cross Over U12
U12 ABA WHITE vs BLACK
U12 Cross Over Team
  • Beckett Houltham
  • Brody Price
  • Cooper Dalwood
  • Harvey Sides
  • Hudson Frost
  • Luc Rohan
  • Nio Sevilla
  • Paxton Conner
U14 Cross Over Team
  • Atticus Wood
  • Hudson Sides
  • Jeff Lourinz Alea
  • Levi Gillan
  • Liam Burden
  • Logan Bell
  • Ollie McGowan
  • Rocco Taele

Before attending our tournaments and travelling events, we strongly recommend all parents and players read our Cross Over Day Tournament SOP. This document outlines the expectations, standards and culture we aim to create throughout the entire experience, both on and off the court. It includes information around team travel, van culture, player and parent expectations, playing time philosophy, team bonding, behaviour standards, social media guidelines, coach expectations and the overall Cross Over approach to development and competitive basketball.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q4RpTvG27LencffVjy6I5eu3dD0lZkcUYB7GETYZNjc/edit?usp=sharing

Below is the link to our YouTube channel for livestreaming games

https://www.youtube.com/@Crossoverbasketballnz

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Sidekick U14 SELECT LEAGUE
May
17
to 5 Jul

Sidekick U14 SELECT LEAGUE

Thank you Sidekick, our Academy & Select League Major Sponsor

Draw & Results

Draw

FINALS DAY

Sunday 5th July

3:00 PM

BLITZ GAME 1
5th

Otago Heating & Ventilation HEAT CHECK

VS
4th

Downer SWISH

Kaikorai Valley College
Watch Live on YouTube

3:30 PM

BLITZ GAME 2
5th

Otago Heating & Ventilation HEAT CHECK

VS
3rd

Craig Cockburn Builders LOCKDOWN

Kaikorai Valley College
Watch Live on YouTube

4:15 PM

GRAND FINAL
Reid Cooper Gray TRIPLE THREAT
VS
Better Creative CLUTCH
Kaikorai Valley College
Watch Live on YouTube

5:15 PM

PRIZE GIVING
Winners Presentation
MVP Award
All Star Team Awards
Kaikorai Valley College
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Results and Game Footage

Round 1

Sunday 17th May
Downer
SWISH
61
VS
55
Reid Cooper Gray
TRIPLE THREAT
Craig Cockburn Builders
LOCKDOWN
61
VS
53
Otago Heating & Ventilation
HEAT CHECK

Round 2

Sunday 24th May
Downer
SWISH
42
VS
59
Craig Cockburn Builders
LOCKDOWN
Better Creative
CLUTCH
89
VS
70
Otago Heating & Ventilation
HEAT CHECK

Round 3

Sunday 31st May
Downer
SWISH
36
VS
59
Otago Heating & Ventilation
HEAT CHECK

*Default game – 20–0 win awarded to Downer SWISH.

Better Creative
CLUTCH
37
VS
43
Reid Cooper Gray
TRIPLE THREAT

Round 4

Sunday 7th June
Downer
SWISH
48
VS
69
Better Creative
CLUTCH
Reid Cooper Gray
TRIPLE THREAT
64
VS
59
Craig Cockburn Builders
LOCKDOWN
No Games Sunday 14th June due to U14 Rep Trials

Round 5

Sunday 21st June
Reid Cooper Gray
TRIPLE THREAT
60
VS
50
Otago Heating & Ventilation
HEAT CHECK
Better Creative
CLUTCH
71
VS
59
Craig Cockburn Builders
LOCKDOWN

Playoffs Sunday 28th June. Semifinal 1 Reid Cooper Gray Triple Threat 56 Downer Swish 50. Semifinal 2 Better Creative Clutch 47 Craig Cockburn Builders Lockdown 40.

PLAYOFFS

Sunday 28th June

Reid Cooper Gray
TRIPLE THREAT
56
VS
50
Downer
SWISH
Better Creative
CLUTCH
47
VS
40
Craig Cockburn Builders
LOCKDOWN
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Ballers Clinic
Apr
16
to 17 Apr

Ballers Clinic

Train, compete, and bring the hype at the Otago Nuggets x Cross Over Ballers Clinic. High-energy sessions with Nuggets players—spaces are limited, secure your spot early.

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XO’s End of Year Event & Open Day (FREE ENTRY) - 6 Dec
Dec
6

XO’s End of Year Event & Open Day (FREE ENTRY) - 6 Dec

We’re inviting you, your friends & family to join us – all are welcome!

🌧️ Rain Date: Saturday, 13 December
👉 Updates: facebook.com/crossoverbasketballnz

The fun things:
Sausage Sizzle
Food Stalls
Coffee Truck
Entertaining Bball Games
Spot Prizes
Special Guests

Bring: Cash only for the food stalls

We’re excited to celebrate another successful year of XO with our amazing community – see you there!

Register Here
 
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Southern Hoiho vs Mainland Pouakai
Nov
20

Southern Hoiho vs Mainland Pouakai

It’s the final regular season home game! On Wednesday 20 November, the Southern Hoiho face Mainland Pouakai at the Edgar Centre. Rapid League starts at 6:00pm, with the Tauihi showdown at 7:00pm. Don’t miss your last chance this season to see the Hoiho on their home court.

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Southern Hoiho vs Whai
Nov
7

Southern Hoiho vs Whai

Thursday 7 November — the Southern Hoiho return to the Edgar Centre for a big home clash against Whai. The night tips off with Rapid League at 6:30pm, before the Tauihi battle at 7:30pm. Don’t miss the action and atmosphere!

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Southern Hoiho vs Mainland Pouakai
Oct
31

Southern Hoiho vs Mainland Pouakai

On Thursday 31 October, the Southern Hoiho host the Mainland Pouakai at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin. Rapid League tips off at 6:30pm, followed by the Tauihi game at 7:30pm. Be there to cheer on the Hoiho in this exciting South Island battle!

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Southern Hoiho vs Northern Kahu
Oct
19

Southern Hoiho vs Northern Kahu

Back-to-back home action for the Southern Hoiho! On Saturday 19 October, the Hoiho take on the Northern Kahu at the Edgar Centre. Rapid League tips off at 2:00pm, followed by the Tauihi matchup at 3:00pm. Be there to back your team!

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Southern Hoiho vs Tokomanawa Queens
Oct
11

Southern Hoiho vs Tokomanawa Queens

The Southern Hoiho return to the court for their first home game of the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season! Join us at the Edgar Centre on Sunday — Rapid League action starts at 2:00pm, with the Tauihi showdown against the Tokomanawa Queens tipping off at 3:00pm.

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Boys & Girls Ballers Clinic
Sept
29
to 1 Oct

Boys & Girls Ballers Clinic

The Southern Hoiho and Cross Over Basketball are proud to host the Ballers Clinic at the Edgar Centre these school holidays.

This unique clinic combines:

Expert Coaching: Led by Cross Over Basketball, a proven programme with a track record of developing young players across the Deep South.

Inspiring Mentors: Learn from top-level professional women representing our Southern region, the perfect role models for the next generation of ballers.

Skill Development & Fun: Fast-paced skill sessions, game play, and leadership activities designed to grow confidence on and off the court.

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Dunedin XO Holiday Programme Year 1&2
Sept
29
to 30 Sept

Dunedin XO Holiday Programme Year 1&2

Cross Over Basketball Holiday Programme
Join us these school holidays for an action-packed basketball experience! Our programme combines game-based coaching, fun activities, and skill development, all led by experienced coaches. Players will learn how to find team advantages, improve strategies, and gain valuable game-time experience, while having a blast on court.

Catering to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players, this programme is designed to build confidence, sharpen skills, and create lasting memories.

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Taieri vs Town Tournament (Pool Play)
Sept
15
to 16 Sept

Taieri vs Town Tournament (Pool Play)

Cross Over Basketball’s Taieri vs Town Tournament is back! This fast-paced Year 5 & 6 basketball event features top young talent from Dunedin and Taieri. Silverstream are the 2024 defending champs, but the trophy is up for grabs. A must-see school basketball tournament in Otago, high-scoring, competitive, and full of energy!

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