NZ Indoor Men’s & Women’s Under 20 Volleyball Trials – 2026–2027 Cycle

Volleyball New Zealand is inviting aspiring athletes to register for the New Zealand Under 20 Indoor Volleyball Trials for the 2026–2027 cycle.

These trials, alongside ongoing observation at key events throughout the season, will help identify athletes for continued involvement in the NZ U20 national programme. The campaign is building toward the Asian Under 20 Championships in 2027 and provides a key entry point into the high-performance pathway.

To be eligible, athletes must be born on or after 1 January 2008. Players born on or after 1 January 2010 may be considered, but must first request clearance by emailing johann@volleyballnz.org.nz before registering. All athletes must hold a valid New Zealand passport, with further nationality information provided during registration.

North Island trials will be held from 9–11 April 2026 at The Peak in Rototuna. Sessions run from 10:30am–5:00pm on 9 April, and 9:00am–5:00pm on both 10 and 11 April.

South Island trials will take place from 13–15 April 2026 at Selwyn Sports Centre in Christchurch. Trial times are 10:30am–5:00pm on 13 April, 9:00am–5:00pm on 14 April, and 9:00 am–4:00 pm on 15 April.

The cost to attend is $200. Please note that due to court space, sessions may be split between genders depending on trial numbers.

Athletes should arrive prepared with appropriate playing gear, including socks, kneepads, shoes and any necessary braces, along with lunch and recovery snacks such as water, fruit and sandwiches. Upon arrival, each athlete will receive a numbered mesh bib to wear during sessions, which must be returned at the conclusion of the trial.

Registrations close on Monday, 30 March 2026. Early registration is encouraged to allow for observation opportunities at New Zealand Secondary School events. Athletes who are unable to attend the trials must still complete the registration form to be considered for the programme.

Further programme information is available in the Junior Programme Outline via the registration page. A confirmation email with detailed schedules and additional information will be sent closer to the trial dates.

All athletes must be current registered members of Volleyball New Zealand before participating in any VNZ events or programmes. For further enquiries, please contact admin@volleyballnz.org.nz.

Click Here to Register and for more information 

Article added: Thursday 19 February 2026