How it all began...
The Fulton Hogan Basketball League was established in 2006 as part of the Nelson Basketball Association (NBA). All players are affiliated NBA members aged from 12 years. Established primarily, but not exclusively for players with supported learning needs. The success of the league is very evident with its growth over the last eleven years from eight teams to twenty. A combination of the players ability and the league providing an opportunity to compete, has resulted in success all round, from both the players and their supporters perspectives. For many players this has been their first opportunity and experience of playing a team sport. Players also have the opportunity to become volunteers by assisting as coaches at the League. The league also offers a pathway onto other leagues as players' confidence and skills increase.
Players countdown to Sunday games and the Stadium is abuzz with colourful uniforms and exciting competition. Cheerful, noisy spectators come along to watch this valuable community event and great sport being played. An annual highlight is league teams playing a half time game at the Nelson Giants NBL game, watched by over a thousand people. The league is very much part of the community with players and volunteers getting together and participating in other community events. For example the 'Orange Roughies' and 'Blue Sharks' teams get actively involved in the annual Big Beach Clean-up, and with their array of team colours Team Rainbow Connection take part in the Nelson Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
In 2011 we became a Registered Charitable Trust to provide increased opportunities in sport. Sponsorship has been provided by Fulton Hogan – Nelson, The Community Canterbury Trust, Fav Mobile Solutions-Richmond, New Zealand Community Trust, PUB Charity, Mainland Foundation, Fresh Choice Richmond and Ching Contracting Ltd - Nelson.
With the success of the senior Basketball League a Junior Jammers group was set up in 2011 for children 5-12 years old. The junior group provides fun, skills, team development, and a pathway into the Senior League and /or other leagues.
The Trust also offers Junior Kickers Football in collaboration with Nelson Bays Football, and Junior Cricket in collaboration with the Nelson Cricket Association. Further sports are provided in collaboration with the ASB Aquatic & Fitness Centre for swimming and water safety lessons and Sailability providing the opportunity to experience yachting.
We have also been able to fill a gap for those that have left school with a weekly Multi Sports Session offering a different sport every Tuesday afternoon, including netball, hockey, table-tennis, basketball, fishing, and football. Students from Canterbury University Nelson Campus are currently attending weekly sometimes taking on a coaching role. It is a great opportunity for socialising and improving fitness in a positive and supportive environment.
We also work collaboratively with other community organisations for example Parent to Parent, and through the Child Development Centre at Nelson Hospital and SENCO’s through Ministry of Education.
We hope other areas in New Zealand will adopt our Trusts key value ‘’that all members have the opportunity to participate alongside their peers; to enjoy playing sport at their ability level; to be welcome and to have the opportunity to participate in a team sport, as rightful members of the community.’’
Our Mission
"To promote ability and opportunity through sport"
"To promote ability and opportunity through sport"
Our Programmes
Our sports programmes are primarily, but not exclusively, for players with supported learning needs. Siblings and others are also welcome to participate. It is all about working with your ability and improving your skills in a fun and positive environment.
Our sports programmes are primarily, but not exclusively, for players with supported learning needs. Siblings and others are also welcome to participate. It is all about working with your ability and improving your skills in a fun and positive environment.
Providing Fun – Fitness – Skill Development – Participation
Come along...you will be very welcome.
Come along...you will be very welcome.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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