NEXT GEN CAMPS 

Designed for athletes below the Junior Indoor Pathway, the Next Gen Camp is Volleyball New Zealand's national development camp for emerging players, providing an opportunity to build skills, make connections with athletes from across Aotearoa, and experience a fun, challenging, and supportive training environment.

Built around the pillars of Fun, Connection, and Growth, these camps combine technical skill development, gameplay, team challenges, and competition to create an engaging learning experience both on and off the court. 

UPCOMING CAMPS 

Next Gen Beach Camp – Wellington

Volleyball New Zealand is pleased to announce the return of the Next Gen Beach Camp in Wellington! taking place on 10th & 11th November 2026 at Hataitai Park Sand Courts, for athletes born in 2009, 2010 and 2011.  We will take registrations from Seniors at Secondary School (Year 11, 12 and 13)

This camp will be run mid week, after school for 4 1/2 hours.

Athletes will be placed into training groups throughout the camp, creating opportunities to compete, connect, and work together across a variety of activities and challenges. 

Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/khyvMywdaThPJKU19?g_st=ac

Next Gen Beach Camp – Hawkes Bay

Volleyball New Zealand is pleased to announce the return of the Next Gen Beach Camp in Hawkes Bay! taking place on 28th & 29th November 2026 at Taradale High School, for Seniors at Secondary School (Year 11, 12 and 13)

Athletes will be placed into training groups throughout the camp, creating opportunities to compete, connect, and work together across a variety of activities and challenges. 

Location

50 Murphy Road Napier 4112

Next Gen Beach Camp – Otago

Volleyball New Zealand is pleased to announce the return of the Next Gen Beach Camp in Otago! taking place on Saturday 5th December 2026 (rain date 6th) at Brighton Beach, Dunedin, for Seniors at Secondary School (Year 11, 12 and 13)

Athletes will be placed into training groups throughout the camp, creating opportunities to compete, connect, and work together across a variety of activities and challenges. 

The camp will be led by Volleyball New Zealand Game Development Manager (Kiwi Volley & Next Gen) Fiona Scrimshaw.

Location

Brighton beach Dunedin - Bing Maps

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Next Gen Beach Camp – Tasman

Volleyball New Zealand is pleased to announce the return of the Next Gen Beach Camp in Tasman! taking place on Thursday 7th January 2027 at Tahunanui Beach Courts, Nelson, for Seniors at Secondary School (Year 11, 12 and 13)

Athletes will be placed into training groups throughout the camp, creating opportunities to compete, connect, and work together across a variety of activities and challenges. 

The camp will be led by Volleyball New Zealand Game Development Manager (Kiwi Volley & Next Gen) Fiona Scrimshaw, supported by our very own Beach Fern Olivia MacDonald!  Olivia has been playing on the World Tour for over a decade and has vast experience to share with younger athletes.  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with one of our finest beach volleyball athletes!

Location

Tahunanui Beach Courts, Nelson - Bing Maps.

NEXT GEN PATHWAY

What Our Athletes Say

“Next Gen gave me the confidence to take my beach volleyball to the next level. I went from only playing junior events to entering Open tournaments, and the experience helped me achieve some of my best results at school level too.” - Next Gen athlete

“The camp showed me I was capable of competing against older players. I left with more confidence, better skills, and the motivation to enter open events. That confidence has helped me succeed both on the beach and for my school team.” - Next Gen athlete

“Training at Next Gen made me believe in my game. I’ve since entered into open events and achieved stronger performances at school tournaments because of the skills and confidence I gained at camp.”- Next Gen athlete

The Next Gen programme provides athletes with opportunities to continue their development throughout the year through both indoor and beach volleyball camps. 

November 2026     Next Gen Beach Volleyball Camps (Wellington)

                                  Next Gen Beach Volleyball Camps (Hawkes Bay)

December 2026     Next Gen Beach Volleyball Camps (Otago)  

January 2027          Next Gen Beach Volleyball Camps (Tasman)  

April 2027              Next Gen Indoor Volleyball Camps (Location TBC) 

July 2027                Next Gen Indoor Volleyball Camps (Location TBC)