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.
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
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