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Individuals keen to join a team

February 28, 2017 by

So you’re an Individual keen to join a team and play social basketball in Christchurch?

 

Social Basketball CHCH gets many individuals contacting us to enquire about joining a team in one of our league nights. 

Unfortunately, we are not a club and so have no direct way of placing players into teams (the teams organise themselves).

We only take entries from teams and administer the competitions.

The leagues have approximately 70 men’s teams, 30 mixed teams and 12 junior men’s teams (age 15-21) and run Monday-Thursday nights at various venues around Christchurch.

If you’d like to join a team please do not contact us direct. Instead, below are the 2 options you have to find a team.

 

Option 1: Visit our Facebook Page

 

We have created a post on our Facebook page here, for the purpose of helping individuals join existing teams that are short on players or to form their own teams among themselves:

When you visit the Facebook page we recommend you:

a) Leave a comment explaining that you are keen to join a team. We recommend you list:

  • your skill level (beginner/ experienced player)
  • the night/s you are available to play

or

b) See if any existing team captains have left comments seeking players – if so be quick to respond as these spots get filled fast.

or (for the very motivated and organised only!)

c) If you are highly motivated to be a team captain yourself, recruit players from those who have commented saying they are keen to join a team. You will need to message these people direct – sorry we don’t have the resources to assist you with this.

Option 2: Show Up at the Venues & Offer to Fill-in

 

Show up at the venues, hang around and make friends and offer to fill in when teams are short – that way you’re more likely to get an invite back – be proactive talking to the teams.

You can go the weekly draw page of this website to find out about game times and venues

If you are persistent and patient, you will probably be able to join a team. Good luck!

 

So you’re a Team Captain short of a player or two?

 

If your team has become short on players please go to Facebook here and write a comment requesting keen individuals to contact you.

We recommend you mention:

  • Your team name
  • The night you play
  • Any specific types of player you are looking for

You should see some offers from potential players very quickly. Once you have found your extra player/s please leave a further note to say ’now full thanks’ – or you may be inundated with messages.

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Men’s Leagues – Social Basketball Christchurch 2021

Christchurch Men’s social basketball competitions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night leagues.

Are you and a group of friends in CHCH keen to join a fun, organised, social basketball league?

Choose from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night leagues, and enter your team for 2021 now.

Men's Basketball Christchurch Social League
  • Dates: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday night during 2021, commencing week of January 18th: (Pick your night and – Register your team here now).
  • Venues: 

Monday Men’s at Bishopdale YMCA & St Thomas College & Cathedral College.

Tuesday Men’s at Middleton Grange, Graham Condon Centre & St Thomas College.

Wednesday Men’s at Cathedral College & Hillmorton High.

Thursday Men’s at Wharenui Gym, Graham Condon Centre, & Cathedral College.

  • Game times: Earliest 6:30pm & latest 9pm. (Your team’s game time will rotate in the draw each week: where necessary we try to accommodate those who generally prefer early or late games – just let Dave know if you have a preference).
  • Running clock: 40 minutes. (2 halves of 20 minutes, with a 1 minute half-time break).
  • Suitable for: Players 18+, who are enthusiastic, love basketball and want to play in organised games that are not overly competitive.
  • Skill level: The emphasis is on the social in ‘social basketball’. Most teams range from Semi-Beginner to Intermediate, but there are some advanced players in the leagues too. (We divide the draw to ensure that teams are generally relatively evenly matched to make for consistently good games).

To enter a team, or for further information on organising your team / being a team captain, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com

Mens Social Basketball League Game Christchurch

 

 

Why enter the Men’s Social Basketball CHCH League?

  • It’s the best: For 24 years, and with over 140 teams already playing each week, the leagues are the most established and well organised in CHCH.
  • Fitness: It’s an excellent workout – you get the dual benefits of anaerobic exercise mixed with lots of muscle endurance and strength from all the explosive movements. And it’s a lot more fun than going for a run in Winter.
  • Fun: Play basketball in a social setting with a great standard of refereeing on non-slippery courts.
  • Socialise: Play in a social team with your friends or workmates – it’s a great way to catch up each week and have some fun.
  • Economical: Reasonably priced at $55 per team per game (this works out at $8-$9 per person per night).
  • Fair: As a socially conscious business Social Basketball Christchurch donates a considerable amount to local and international charities each year. Read about it here.

 

Information for Team Organisers/ Captains:

  • Get a groups of friends and/ or workmates and enter a team.
  • We recommend you get 7 to 10 people for your team.
  • Choose a team name. Choose a team colour (Uniforms are optional).
  • Further details about Registering A Team are Here.

 

For further info read the Social Basketball CHCH FAQ

To enter a team, or for further information on organising your team / being a team captain, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com

Social Basketball Team Christchurch

Wharenui Gym – Social Basketball Venue

Social Basketball Christchurch Venue: Wharenui Gym

 

Address: 73 Elizabeth Street, Riccarton. (Corner of Matipo and Elizabeth Street)

Parking: Please park in the gym/school carpark behind the gym on the Matipo street side. Look for the massive Painted Mural on side of gym.

 

 

  • Entrance: The Wharenui Gym Reception/Entrance is on the Elizabeth street side.
  • Bonus: Free WIFI is available.
  • Watching The Games: Your friends or family can watch you play from the mezzanine floor above the courts or are welcome to sit around the perimeter of the courts to watch.
  • First Aid: In the event that you or a team member requires first aid please ask your referee to provide assistance. (All referees carry first aid kits).
  • Please note: This is a Christchurch City Council facility and all areas inside and outside the building are No Smoking.
  • Closing time: Cleaners close the Gym at 10pm each night – so please Leave Promptly if you have a late 9:15pm draw.
  • Further Information: Visit the Wharenui Gym Website.

 

Wharenui Gym – Social Basketball Venue

 

 

 

 

Social Basketball Christchurch Leagues Playing at Wharenui in 2021:

 

Monday night:

  • Court 1: Monday Mixed
  • Court 2: Monday Mixed

Tuesday night:

  • Court 1: Tuesday Mixed
  • Court 2: Tuesday Mixed

Wednesday night:

  • 4 half courts: 3×3

Thursday night:

  • Court 1: Thursday Men’s
  • Court 2: Thursday Mixed

 

If you are keen to enter a team in any of the Social Basketball Christchurch’s leagues playing at Wharenui gym, call Dave on 027 217 9296 – or email him on socialbball@gmail.com

 

 

Social Basketball Christchurch at Wharenui Gym

 

In 2016, after 5 years of closure due to the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, Wharenui gym re-opened its doors with a great new modern basketball stadium. The new Sports complex includes 2 side-by-side three-quarter size basketball courts.

Social Basketball Christchurch started off as a league in the old Wharenui gym (it was our main venue from 1992-2011) and since the mid-2016 reopening has returned: the basketball stadium is booked for our leagues for Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs evenings. Given the gym’s central location and excellent facilities we are very pleased to be back. Thanks Wharenui.

 

Other Social Basketball CHCH Venues:

 

St Thomas College Gym

Bishopdale YMCA

Graham Condon Centre

Cathedral College Gym

Middleton Grange School Gym

Mixed Leagues – Social Basketball Christchurch 2021

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday MIXED social basketball leagues in 2021.

 

New League for 2021 – Thursday night – kicks off Jan 28th!

Are you and a group of your male & female friends looking for a social way to keep fit and exercise while having fun?

Did you play some basketball in the past and want to get back in to it and improve your skills?

 

Thursday Night Mixed Gender Basketball League Chch 2021

 

  • Dates: Every Monday or Tuesday night during 2021, commencing week of January 18th: (Pick your night and – Register your team here now).
  • New Thursday Night League commences Jan 28th.
  • Venues: 

Monday Mixed at Wharenui Gym

Tuesday Mixed at Wharenui Gym

Thursday Mixed at Wharenui Gym (New League!)

  • Duration: Leagues run in 4 blocks of 12 week draws over the course of the year.
  • Game times: 6:15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm and 8:30pm. (Your team’s game time will rotate in the draw each week).
  • Running clock: 40 minutes. (2 halves of 20 minutes, with a 1 minute half-time break).
  • Suitable for: Players who enjoy basketball and want to play in easy-going but organised games.
  • Skill level: Social. (Semi-Beginner to Intermediate).

 

To enter a team, or for further information on organising your Mixed team / being a Mixed team captain, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com

 

Mixed Social League Basketball CHCH Monday Night Wharanui

 

Why enter the Mixed League?

 

  • Play basketball in a social setting with a great standard of refereeing on non-slippery courts.
  • Play in a social team with your male & female friends and/ or workmates – it’s an excellent way to maintain and develop relationships.
  • Reasonably priced at $55 per team per game (this works out at $8-$9 per person per night).
  • Fitness benefits: improve your cardio fitness, agility, strength, hand-eye coordination & concentration.
  • Learn and improve your basketball skills.
  • Enjoy yourself – games are a lot more fun than going for a run in Winter!

 

Information for Mixed Team organisers/ captains:

 

  • Get a groups of friends and/ or work-mates together and enter a team.
  • We recommend you get 7 to 10 people for your team (about half women and half men is ideal – a requirement of the mixed is that each team has 2 women on court at any one time).
  • Choose a team name. Choose a team colour (Uniforms are optional).
  • For further details on Entering A Mixed Team Click Here.

 

Mixed League Rules

 

We have several special social rules in an attempt to maximise the sum total of everyone’s enjoyment!

 

The following Mixed League Rules are enforced by the referee:

 

  1. There must always be 3 guys and 2 girls on the court.
  2. Guys guard guys and girls guard girls – guys cannot block a girl’s shot, or steal the ball from her when she is dribbling.
  3. We don’t shoot free throws as it slows the game down – therefore any foul in the act of shooting is “basket counts.”

 

The following Mixed League Principles are to be adhered to:

 

  1. We do our very best to keep aggressive and physical play to a minimum: referees have no hesitation in sidelining overly aggressive players.
  2. Good players should not be looking to dominate beginners! New players will be given some latitude on rules like double dribble and travel within reason.
  3. Rebounding shouldn’t look anything like competition basketball rebounding. No pushing and jostling for position – just stand next to each other, jump vertical and try and get it.
  4. Even though fouls are not counted, any player persistently fouling will be warned by the referee, and if they continue, sidelined. A good general rule to keep in mind is that you are playing in a game that is, at most, three quarters of the length of a competition game so if you foul more than FOUR times in the whole game it’s probably too much!

 

 

For further info read the Social Basketball CHCH FAQ

 

Feel free to call Dave on 027 217 9296, or email him on socialbball@gmail.com, if you have any questions about the mixed team registration process.

 

Social mixed league basketball in CHCH

Junior Men’s – Social Basketball League Christchurch

Christchurch Men’s YOUTH social basketball competition is cancelled for 2021.

 

Note: The Juniors League is no longer playing in 2021. If you are a group of 17-21 years olds and are keen to enter a team we recommend you enter one of the adult leagues:

 

> Men’s Social Basketball League Info

> Mixed Social Basketball League info

 

For further information about entering a predominantly younger team in one of the adult leagues/ being a team captain, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com 

 

 

 

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Are you at high school and want to join a fun social basketball league outside of school?

Did you play basketball at high school and want to continue now that you are working or at uni?

 

Junior Social Basketball League Christchurch

 

  • Venue: Wharenui Gym, on Matipo Street, in Riccarton.
  • Date: Every Wednesday night starting Jan 20th. (Max 16 teams) 
  • Register your Team for 2021 Here Now.
  • Game times: 6:15pm, 7pm, 7:45pm & 8:30pm. (Your team’s game time will rotate in the draw each week).
  • Running clock: 40 minutes. (2 halves of 20 minutes, with a 2 minute half-time break).
  • Suitable for: players who are keen, love basketball and want to play in organised games that are not overly competitive.
  • Skill level: Similar level to Friday-night school basketball leagues.

 

Why enter The Junior League?

 

  • It’s a great workout – you get the dual benefits of anaerobic exercise mixed with lots of muscle endurance and strength from all the explosive movements!
  • Play basketball in a social setting with a great standard of refereeing on non-slippery courts.
  • Play in a social team with your friends – it’s a great way to catch up each week.
  • Reasonably priced at $45 per team per game (this works out at $6-$8 per person per night).

 

Information for team organisers/ captains:

 

  • Get a groups of mates or school friends and enter a team.
  • We recommend you get 7 to 10 people for your team.
  • Choose a team name. Choose a team colour (Uniforms are optional).
  • Further details about Registering A Team are Here.

 

 

 

Business with a Conscience!

Social Basketball Christchurch several charities and has consistently redistributed 10% of the annual profit into local, national and international charitable works.

 

Those who have been around for a while will know that we have been investing some of the profit of the business into the following:

Canterbury Junior Basketball Coaching Development

Supporting elite coaches and referees of junior basketball in Canterbury.

 

3D International Aid Program – completed 2019.

We have just completed 7 years of child sponsorship for 3 young people who live in extreme poverty on Tibetian Plateu.

 

Hillmorton High Basketball Program

In 2018 we started a partnership to support year 7-13 High School Basketball at Hillmorton High. In 2020 we ran a very successful 18 team Social Basketball Tournaments kindly sponsored by The Accessman – City Branch over a weekend and raised a Total of $6000 to go directly to the Hillmorton High Basketball Program. All of the money raised will be used to pay decent coaches for the school teams and to help support kids from families who are struggling financially to get to be able to play in leagues and go to tournaments!

 

We are proud to be a reasonably priced social sports alternative that keeps Canterbury people healthy and active, and a business that thinks outside of ourselves and uses your participation to help others.

Dave Langrell

Owner and Manager of Social Basketball Christchurch

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