2026 EVENT INFORMATION 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Prepare to dive, position yourself, and power your way into the thrilling realm of volleyball! The New Zealand Secondary School Volleyball Championships (NZSSVC), officially endorsed by School Sport New Zealand, are here.

Calling all remarkable Year 11 to 13 students – this is your moment to shine on the volleyball court! It's not merely a game; it's about collaboration, forging new friendships, and enjoying every moment.

So lace up your sneakers, perfect those serves, and gear up for an event that's all about the joy of play, camaraderie, and showcasing your remarkable abilities. Let's transform this championship into an enduring memory you'll cherish forever!

Tournament Information ​​​​​​​

Everything you need to know, whats up, whats down whats going on around town for the upcoming week for Championship Volleyball.

Contact numbers are yet to be added for some of the tournament staff for your information.

NZSSVC Social is back!
Friday 27th March, CET Arena 3 ​​​​​​​     ​​​​​​​

  • Cost: $10 per student (only players signed off on rosters are eligible)
  • Time: 8 pm - 10.30 pm
  • Where: Arena 3 (courts 7 & 8)
  • As this of the return of the social since 2023, one adult is required to chaperone their team during the social, while a Coach/Manager also attends the function at the Marist Sports Club rooms (next door by Arena 2 entrance car park area)
  • Tickets to be purchased - click the link below! or head into the Events operations office and pay by EFTPOS/paywave
  • Coach/Manager can collect the team wrist bands from the Event Operations office above court 3 in the first level from today to before Friday, 27th March, at end of the first finals match , please.
  • An adult chaperone must be present in the arena at all times and have 100% responsibility for their team during the social. Teams must enter and leave together.

    Please note that bags (backpacks, school bags, etc.) are not allowed in the venue during this time.

    Volleyball NZ has the right to remove teams due to inappropriate behaviour (if it is individuals, the whole team will be asked to leave with their adult chaperone)

  • Entries close Friday 27th before finals
  • Theme: Theme Your choice - Own Flair

Please complete the code of conduct form below and email it to melanie@volleyballnz.org.nz or we have hard copies in the office to sign if this is easier.

Playing Dates:

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March 2026

Venue: CET Arena, Palmerston North

Please note:  Also, all players need to purchase an individual student membership for $21 please click here for further information. https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/about-us/vnz-membership

NZSSVC RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Entries update Friday 20 March, 2026 


Seedings 


Tournament Structure, Regulations & Protocols, Wild card and Dispensations applications


NZSSVC Friday night SOCIAL is back


Health and Safety


School Sport NZ Eligibility


Local Referee Course


2025 FINAL PLACINGS


BROADCAST

Can't be in Palmy for the action court-side?

You can watch four courts for the full week via our partnership with Whakaata Māori - For streaming action throughout the week.

PARTNERS

The 2026 VNZ New Zealand Secondary Schools Volleyball Championship is proudly supported by

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