Basketball was invented in 1891. While teaching at the International YMCA Training School, James Naismith was given the challenge of creating a game that could be played indoors during the cold winter months. Hanging simple peach baskets and using a soccer ball, Naismith created the game of basketball and wrote the first 13 rules of the game. At the Taranaki YMCA we have partnered up with Ngamotu Hoops Club to provide coaching for the children in our community. The Ngamotu hoops club has its own academy which trains every morning of the week, here at the YMCA. 3:45-4:30 Under 8s Beginners 4:30-5:15 Under 8s Intermediate 5:15-6:00 Under 10s Click here to enquire or register