JUNIOR BREAKERS

Junior Breakers is Auckland’s premier grassroots basketball development programme and the official pathway of the New Zealand Breakers. Delivering best‑in‑class, professionally structured skills programmes for children, Junior Breakers sets the benchmark for quality and impact in junior basketball across the region.

Purpose‑built to define best practice in youth development, the program offers a proven, scalable platform that develops fundamental skills, enhances physical wellbeing, and creates deep, lasting engagement with families. Junior Breakers is widely regarded as the most trusted and credible junior basketball program in the country.

With passionate, professionally-trained coaches at the helm, we’re delivering comprehensive basketball experiences that ignite young players’ love for the game. We run engaging holiday camps that keep kids active year-round, provide essential coaching support and court access to school leagues across communities, and deliver high-quality Saturday skills sessions that develop both technical ability and character. Together, we’re not just teaching kids to play – we’re inspiring a generation to dream big and achieve greatness both on and off the court.

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JUNIOR BREAKERS LEAGUES

The Junior Breakers Leagues emphasise participation, enjoyment, and development. With modified rules, supportive coaching, and a strong focus on fair play, the programme creates a positive and inclusive experience for players of all abilities. Trusted by schools and families across Auckland, Junior Breakers Leagues offer a safe, engaging, and high‑quality introduction to structured basketball competition.

HOLIDAY CAMPS

Junior Breakers Holiday Camps provide a fun, engaging, and professionally delivered basketball experience for children during school holidays. Designed for players of all skill levels, the camps focus on developing fundamental basketball skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a positive and inclusive environment.

GIRLS ONLY

The Girls Skills Development Program proudly champions confidence, empowerment, and opportunity, creating a dedicated space where young female athletes can grow their love for basketball and take their game to the next level.

SATURDAY SKILLS

Saturday Skills is the Junior Breakers core weekly development programme, designed to give young players consistent, high‑quality basketball coaching in a structured and supportive environment. Delivered during the school term, the programme focuses on building strong fundamental skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game for players of all abilities.

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Programmes run Monday to Friday from 3:30 PM to 8:15 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, operating out of the BNZ Breakers’ purpose‑built training facility.

Contact jayden.boucher@nzbreakers.co.nz for more information.

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