2026 EVENT INFORMATION - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN

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!

NZSSVC - Palmerston North

Registrations open: Monday 24th November 2025 – Monday 16 February 2026. Please note - we will not be accepting late entries unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Registration Link:

Please see below to enter

Playing Dates:

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th March 2026

Venue: CET Arena, Palmerston North

Entry Fee:

​​​​​​​$1,200 (including GST)

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

Key Dates & Deadlines

• VNZ Individual Student Membership due: Monday, 2nd March 2026. Send this link to players https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/about-us/vnz-membership

• • Secondary School Membership (Junior and Senior) $21.00 inc GST

• Team Entry Payment Due: Friday, 27 February 2026 

• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Monday 2 March 2026

Technical Meeting and Opening Ceremony

Timings of the Opening Ceremony and Technical Meeting on Sunday 22rd March will be confirmed closer to the event. Please note:

Should your team require player changes etc, please contact Mary. mary@volleyballnz.org.nz

Team packs, including rotation slips etc will be available for pick up from the Technical Meeting. 

NZSS Satellite - North Island

Registration open:

Monday 24th November 2025 – Monday 9 February 2026. Please note - we will not be accepting late entries unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Registration Link:

Please see our NZSS Satellite - North Island website page Volleyball New Zealand - Secondary School Championships NI Satellite.

Playing Dates:

Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th March 2026

Venue: Trusts Arena, Waitakere

Entry Fee:

​​​​​​​$1,000 (including GST)VNZ deliver the North Island Satellite in partnership with Harbour Volleyball

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

NZSS Satellite - South Island

Playing Dates:

Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th March 2026

Website: 

 https://www.canterburyvolleyball.org/indoor-volleyball-1/si-statellite-volleyball-champs to visit the competion page for more information through Canterbury Volleyball 

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