ABOUT BASKETBALL FUTURES ACADEMY

The Basketball Future Academy Charitable Trust was set up in 2009 with the main aim of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for young New Zealanders using the sport of basketball as the vehicle of choice.  Basketball is a sport that can be played with equal enjoyment and benefit by both boys and girls. It is a great way to teach the benefits of working together as a team while at the same time teaching many life skills, including self-motivation, confidence and integrity.

Research shows that children and teenagers are leading an increasingly more sedentary lifestyle, much of it due to their attraction to electronic devices and social media platforms.  Our basketball programmes, delivered through our partner Saints Basketball, are heavily focused on the importance of being active, having a healthy diet, and having a strong work ethic while also promoting and growing the sport of basketball in New Zealand.