Overview:
As part of our commitment to growing the game for women and girls, BBNZ is launching an Emerging Leaders Programme for Kōhine aged 19-25. This programme will be piloted in 2022-2023 with three regional hub programmes. It is our goal for it to become a permanent programme that can be rolled out across Aotearoa in 2023-2024 and beyond.
Through the programme, participants will identify, design, and implement a project in their local community that is of direct relevance to the growth of the game. To do this, the Kōhine will be supported through a combination of individual learning, group workshops and networking opportunities, as well as ongoing mentoring and peer-to-peer connection.
Participants will be empowered to solve local problems and develop sustainable models by learning about, and then applying, co-design and locally-led approaches to community engagement.
The Emerging Leaders Programme provides the opportunity for significant learning and growth for the participants, their local communities, BBNZ and the wider basketball community.
Outcomes:
By the end of the programme the Kōhine will have:
Criteria
Traits:
Benefits of the programme
Programme Elements and key dates:
National Residential: Residentials are an integral part of the learning process and will be designed to meet the needs of the learners. Residentials are set well in advance and include two two-day sessions; attendance is critical to maximise learning.
WISPA/IWG conference: A chance for Kōhine to connect with a community of action through a conference. They will have an opportunity to hear the world’s best insights, case studies, toolkits, ideas, and stories of change. Optional attendance, note there will be an online option available.
Regional network opportunities: Informal opportunities for Kōhine to meet in their regional settings provide opportunities for the Kōhine to define, frame, and communicate their key challenges and receive support from their peers. The sessions allow the Kōhine to have time to reflect on their experiences and to explore ways of doing things differently.
Online Hui: Online opportunities for Kōhine to connect. These sessions will be shaped by Kōhine. These sessions will allow the Kōhine to have time to reflect on their experiences and to explore ways of doing things differently.
Support system (Mentoring): Support systems are a vital element allowing the Kōhine to learn from key people in their community and their experiences, have a sounding board, and gain additional support to achieve their goals.
Personal development opportunities: Kōhine will work with the BBNZ Community Leads to identify areas of personal development. They will then have the opportunities to seek further development in these areas.
Community Project: Kōhine will undertake a project in their region that is substantive and of direct relevance to the growth of basketball, and particularly issues relating to basketball. This is a key part of their participation in this programme.
Application Process: