With Basketball Otago still floundering, the local future of the sport is in the hands of its youngest players.

The cash-strapped franchise is slowly bouncing back, by turning its focus towards children.

And with its school holiday programme drawing large numbers, there's confidence in a bright future.

A pair of Otago curlers are off to Russia to represent New Zealand in a world tournament.

Before jetting off, they've taken time out of their busy training schedule to attend a curling clinic in Dunedin.

And they hope to inspire some newcomers to the sport.

Despite missing out on the top titles, local surfers have dominated this year's South Island championships at St Clair.

More than 100 surfers competed, with about half of them from Dunedin.

And the young ones were especially impressive on the waves.

A local swimming club has claimed second place in a major national competition held at Moana Pool.

Half a dozen Dunedin residents are taking their yoga practice to the next level, competing in the national championships in Christchurch.

And they're already enjoying the mental and physical benefits of stretching their bodies beyond the normal realms of flexibility.

Hundreds of pupils have pushed their physical limits at Mornington School's annual triathlon.

The event was held at the school on the weekend.

But it wasn't just kids on the track - some older participants also threw themselves into the mix.

Four Dunedin women are entering the Tour of New Zealand cycle race to raise money for a local school.

They'll pedal more than 600 kilometres around the South Island in April. They're doing it for the kids, hoping their efforts will pay off in the classroom.