Tim Hamilton to head Basketball New Zealand

Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) has named Tim Hamilton as its new Chief Executive.

Hamilton, who has now resigned his current positions as North Harbour Netball Chief Executive and Netball North Regional Manager, will take up his post at BBNZ's Wellington headquarters on 12th October.

As he explains, "I'm delighted to have this opportunity to lead Basketball New Zealand, as I believe the sport has unique opportunities in this country.

"I have very much enjoyed my role at Netball North Harbour and the support I had there but I believe basketball is at a stage in its evolvement where I can help BBNZ provide opportunities for as many New Zealanders as possible to be involved at whatever level they want.

"For the game to have the best possible future here, we must maximise playing/participation numbers, as only from that base can we achieve at all levels, including on the global stage."

BBNZ President John Gallaher, who has also carried out interim Chief Executive duties over the past five months, is excited by Hamilton's appointment, stating "Tim has a proven record in sports administration and is ready to step up to an NSO position.

"Basketball New Zealand has enjoyed some key successes recently and we believe he will help us achieve our goal of becoming a top-four sport in New Zealand."

Before his netball roles, Hamilton was Northland Rugby Union Chief Executive from 2003-06 and previously filled the same position with the Wanganui Rugby Union.