Net’s do this

Ranzau School has a sports equipment slam dunk with two new netball and adjustable basketball hoops.

Principal Dave Sampson says the pupils love court sports and the Board of Trustees made a move to invest in new hoops on the school’s grounds.

Thanks to the community’s efforts,  the new nets and hoops have now been put in place and were celebrated last week.

“There’s always lots of kids out here shooting hoops and so it’s now about trying to encourage them to do it in a more formal and organised setting,” he says.

“We want our kids to be active, and the new hoops will allow them to really shine.”

Nelson Giants guard Kobe Langley hit the court with the students, staff, and board members last week to celebrate the installation.

“Kobe’s been doing a great job coming in and coaching our kids, so what a perfect opportunity to have someone who’s a bit of a local celebrity show off his skills for the opening of our new equipment.”