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!
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.
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)
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.
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
VNZ Individual Student Membership is due.
Send this link to players https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/about-us/vnz-membership
Secondary School Membership (Junior and Senior) $21.00 inc GST
NZSS Championship Entries 195 teams entered, BOYS 97 GIRLS 98
Due to venue capacity and meeting the required finish times by School Sport NZ, entries will be capped to 98 boys and 98 girls due to venue capacity. Only those who have qualified through their Regional qualifiers will have confirmed spots based on the current seedings (to be loaded).
Note: All entries are conditional upon payment received by the due date
Tournament Structure Here
Draft Tournament Regulations: Here
Protocols: Here
Wildcard rules and process Here:
Only 1 wildcard application can be requested through Regional Association with supporting documents
Regional Association to submit the application online for approval from VNZ upon completion of regions seeding tournament or 13th March (whichever is latest).
An adult chaperone must be present in the arena at all times and have 100% responsibility of their team during the social. Teams must enter and leave together.
There will be no bags (backpack, school bags etc) 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)
Please contact your Regional Volleyball Association
Video on Line Judging: CLICK HERE
Video on 12-substitution Scoresheet: CLICK HERE
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.
VOLLEYBALL
NEW ZEALAND INC
Sports House, Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand