New Zealand Junior Beach Tour

The New Zealand Junior Beach Tour is an exciting new initiative designed to grow and inspire the next generation of beach volleyball players across Aotearoa. Launching as part of the 2025/2026 summer season, the Junior Tour provides a structured series of events where U19 athletes can compete in a supportive, fun, and professional environment. With tournaments hosted at iconic locations around the country, the Junior Tour offers a chance for rangatahi to showcase their talent and experience the thrill of competitive beach volleyball in a festival-style atmosphere.

This new product has been developed to create a clear pathway for young players, bridging the gap between school-based participation and the national New Zealand Beach Tour. Each event is designed not only to deliver quality competition but also to emphasise learning, growth, and connection within the wider volleyball community. By providing more opportunities for juniors to train, play, and compete throughout the summer, the Junior Tour will help develop technical skills, tactical understanding, and confidence, while fostering friendships and a lifelong love of the game. The New Zealand Junior Beach Tour represents a vital investment in the future of the sport, ensuring a strong and sustainable pathway for generations to come.

Tour Information

Mount Maunganui

Competition Dates📅 Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025

Location📍 Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Tauranga


Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Entries Open: 24 September 2025 

  • Entries Close: Monday, 1 Decemebr 2025 

  • Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Monday,  1st Decemeber 2025

  • Team Seeding from: Monday, 8th Decemeber 2025

Lake Karapiro

Competition Dates📅 Wednesday 28th February 2026 - Friday 30th February 2026

Location📍 Might River Domain, Lake Karapiro


Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Entries Open: 24 September 2025 

  • Entries Close: Monday, 12th January 2026 

  • Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Monday, 12th January 2026

  • Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 19th January 2026

New Zealand Junior Open

Competition Dates📅 Friday 6th March 2026 - Sunday 8th March 2026

Location📍 Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Tauranga


Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Entries Open: 24 September 2025 

  • Entries Close: Monday, 16th February 2026 

  • Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Monday, 16th February 2026 

  • Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 23rd February 2026

The 2025/2026 New Zealand Junior Beach Tour is proudly supported by