SCHOOLS

Schools Development 

New Zealand Canoe Polo encourages the development of schools canoe polo throughout New Zealand. Recognising the strength of schools polo in the Central Region, various initiatives are underway with emphasis on the Northern Region and the South Island.

Support available directly to schools or to clubs delivering schools polo include school specific coaches and referees courses. Also, the delivery of schools competitions specific to Northern Region and the South Island, and development of schools teams in preparation for these events is a key focus.

Any schools requesting development support should contact James Mitchell.

New Zealand Canoe Polo Schools Championships & Regional Qualifiers 

Our premier event for secondary school teams is the New Zealand Canoe Polo Schools Championships. Teams must qualify through regional qualification tournaments to be eligible to compete at Schools Champs Finals. The regional qualification events are run by members of the Schools Council. Check out the Schools Championships page for more information about this event.

Schools Council 

Schools Council Manager – Lisa Burgiss

Northern Regional Coordinator – Vacant

Central West Regional Coordinator – Renee Wood

Central East Regional Coordinator – Rhiannon Fitness

Central South Regional Coordinator – Vacant

South Island Regional Coordinator – Justin Randall​​​​​​​