

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MEL YOUNG EASTER CLASSIC 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm – Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: The Mel Young Easter Classic is the longest-running representative basketball tournament of its kind, proudly celebrating 38 years of competition. Each Easter, the tournament brings together the basketball community across motu, competing in five age groups from U12 to U20, one adult grade, and exciting new grades planned for this year including Wheelchair, Whaikaha, Masters, and Walking Basketball. With opportunities for everyone to be involved, the tournament is a true celebration of inclusion, community, and the enduring legacy of Mel Young, inspiring generations of players, coaches, officials, and supporters.

For more information: 
https://taurangacitybasketball.co.nz/mel-young-easter-classic

Enquiries can be directed to Cairyn:
dev.coach@tauranga.basketball
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/mel-young-easter-classic-2026/200029610663832
- **Event Categories**: easter, sports, tournaments, contests
- **Interested Audience**:
  - total_interested_count: 161

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029610663832?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tauranga-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tauranga
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 81 Truman Lane, Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110
- **lat**: -37.6848
- **long**: 176.22751
- **full address**: 81 Truman Lane, Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110, New Zealand
- **location**: 81 Truman Lane, Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Tauranga City Basketball Association 2.0 (https://allevents.in/org/tauranga-city-basketball-association-20/15504080)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d102e8b03c92dbfafd7256f1469257c648866d29ab68826fe6090cd5c3c48f13-rimg-w300-h300-dc000001-gmir?v=1773618085

## FAQs

- **Q:** When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Q:** Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 81 Truman Lane, Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110, New Zealand
- **Q:** Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tauranga City Basketball Association 2.0
- **Q:** What type of event is this?
  - **A:** easter, sports, tournaments, contests
- **Q:** Where can I find ticket details about MEL YOUNG EASTER CLASSIC 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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