Entries Now Open: 2026 NZ Secondary School Volleyball Championships

Get ready, rangatahi — the 2026 New Zealand Secondary School Volleyball Championships (NZSSVC) are officially open for entries. Endorsed by School Sport New Zealand, this is the pinnacle event for Year 11–13 volleyball players across Aotearoa.

More than a tournament, NZSSVC is about teamwork, connection, and creating memories that will last well beyond the final whistle.

NZSSVC – Palmerston North

Registrations: 24 Nov 2025 – 16 Feb 2026

Competition Dates: 23–27 March 2026

Venue: CET Arena, Palmerston North 

Entry Fee: $1,200 (incl. GST)

All players must hold a VNZ Student Membership ($21):https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/about-us/vnz-membership

Key Deadlines:

• Student Memberships Due: 2 March 2026

• Team Entry Payment: 27 Feb 2026

• Rosters in Teambuilder: 2 March 2026

The Technical Meeting & Opening Ceremony will be held on Sunday, 22 March (times TBC).Player changes: mary@volleyballnz.org.nz

Satellite Events

North Island Satellite – Waitakere

Registrations: 24 Nov 2025 – 9 Feb 2026

Dates: 25–27 March 2026

Venue: Trusts Arena, Waitakere

Entry Fee: $1,000Info: NZSS NI Satellite webpage

South Island Satellite – Christchurch

Dates: 24–26 March 2026

Event page:https://www.canterburyvolleyball.org/indoor-volleyball-1/si-statellite-volleyball-champs

Article added: Wednesday 26 November 2025