Ki Te Rāwhiti 3v3

Ki Te Rāwhiti 3v3 is an Under-13 Tāne basketball league based at the Avon Hub 77 North Parade, Richmond.  

The league will consist of 12 teams and will provide tamariki with a regular opportunity to play basketball in a relaxed, positive and well-organised environment.  

The name Ki Te Rāwhiti reflects the league's connection to the eastern communities of Ōtautahi. Rāwhiti refers to the east/eastern direction and provides the league with a strong sense of place and identity. It also provides an appropriate metaphor for the kaupapa of young people moving forward, developing and progressing towards future opportunities. 

The league is intended to be more than simply a basketball competition. It will provide a space where tamariki can develop their basketball skills while also building confidence, friendships, positive relationships and a sense of belonging. 

A key feature of Ki Te Rāwhiti 3v3 will be the incorporation of tikanga Māori into the playing environment. Six tikanga-based awards will recognise positive behaviour demonstrated by players during each game.  

League Format 

12 U13 Tāne teams. 

A minimum of 4 players per team.

A maximum of 6 players per team. 

Friday evening fixtures from approximately 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 

Four teams operating within each approximately one-hour playing block. 

Each team playing two games per night.  

Games expected to take approximately 20–25 minutes. 

7 weeks total. 6 weeks of round robin, and 1 week finals.