Wakefield hoop shooters celebrated the official opening of their brand new 3x3 basketball courts last month.
The new half-court beside the McGazzaland pump track came alive, with tamariki shooting hoops, wheelchair basketball on court and Nelson Giants and Tall Blacks players joining in.
The new facility came about after Sport New Zealand wanted to contribute funding to communities affected by last year’s floods.
Their generous contribution of $50,000 triggered further support from community partners, including BNZ Hoops in Parks and Chemist Warehouse Hoops in Schools, all joining with the goal of providing assets that are used, meaningful and long-lasting.
Hoops have now been installed at Tapawera and Ngātīmoti schools, along with the new court at Wakefield, creating spaces to play, gather, and connect.
These spaces have been built for everyday use and are ready for plenty more games. The solid construction ensures it can stand up to even the most vigorous basketball action for years to come, and being height adjustable means they cater for all ages and abilities.
The new Wakefield 3x3 court site was chosen as a good fit for the area without compromising parking or the neighbouring football field.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing these awesome community assets to life: The crew from McGazzaland, Basketball New Zealand, BNZ, Sport NZ, Sport Tasman, Kūmānu, and Downer Group.
