The Volley Ferns are New Zealand’s senior women’s indoor volleyball team, made up of the country’s top-performing athletes based both domestically and overseas. The programme is targeted at achieving a top 10 ranking in Asia and draws on both locally based and international players to reach that goal.
Domestically, the squad trains in monthly camp-based environments from March to October as part of its national development and preparation strategy.
The international competition cycle spans two years:
Due to the late allocation of the 2025 Oceania Cup in December, the team was unable to attend the event due to financial constraints, meaning they were unable to qualify for the international competition in 2026. Instead, the team will have the opportunity to travel to Fukuoka, Japan in August 2026, where they will gain international experience through a tour and competition against local teams.
Additional fixtures may include Test Series against Australia, Oceania Championships, or international tours, such as recent opportunities in South America.
Athletes are selected through an initial trial process in Year 1, and via EOI and identification in Year 2. To be considered, athletes must be actively competing in national or international Club or IPC (Inter-Provincial Championships) environments, and able to commit to the demands of international touring and training.
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