TERM ONE
EVENTS Senior Volleyball Championships – Boys and Girls
Senior Volley-Cup Competition – Boys and Girls
CONVENORS Grant Harrison - Northland Volleyball (NV)
1. The Senior Boys and Girls Championships will be in a format to cater for those teams planning to attend School Sport NZ (NZSS) Volleyball Champs and NISS Volleyball Cup in March.
Supplementary games for these teams may be arranged on Saturdays. While these games are viewed as good preparation for teams, they are not compulsory and will not contribute to the NSSSA Championship title. However, overall results will determine the ranking for teams going to School Sport NZ (NZSS) Volleyball Champs.
Teams entering the Championship event are not eligible to enter the alternative Senior Volley-Cup Competition. This is intended as a senior student competition and therefore teams should be composed of senior students.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYING DATES & VENUES
Tuesday 12th March 2026 Senior Girls McKay Stadium, Whangarei
Thursday 14th March 2026 Senior Boys McKay Stadium, Whangarei
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BOTH CHAMPIONSHIPS – TUESDAY 5th March
2. The Senior Boys and Girls Volley-Cup Competition
Tuesday 26th March 2026 Senior Boys McKay Stadium, Whangarei
Thursday 28th March 2026 Senior Girls McKay Stadium, Whangarei
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BOTH CUP EVENTS– TUESDAY 19th March
All teams will get the same number of games. This tournament is intended for senior students. A school that wants to include a junior student in their team must contact Grant Harrison at NV regarding the eligibility of the player.
Schools who have senior students wanting to play (however not enough for a full team) are encouraged to combine with another local school and form a composite team. This negotiation must be communicated to both NV and the SSEC and be approved.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
COST
$100per team Championship Tournament
$80 per team Cup Tournament
TERM TWO
EVENT Senior Mixed Volley-Fest – Volley Cup
CONVENORS Grant Harrison - Northland Volleyball (NV)
WHEN & WHERE
Wednesday 22nd May 2026 Senior Mixed, Fest Day 1 Whangarei, McKay Stadium
Tuesday 28th May 2026 Senior Mixed, Fest Day 2 Whangarei McKay Stadium
(Teams can only play one day, schools with multiple teams can spread teams over two days if required).
WHO
Year 11-13 students ONLY (if you must play Juniors this needs to be cleared by Northland Volleyball)
MIXED teams ONLY (boys and girls) of six, four playing and two substitutes. At least two girls must be on the court.
TIME ALLOCATION
10.00am (local teams) – 3.30pm (end)
Some games may start earlier at 9.00am, however these will be allocated to schools closest to the venue. Games must finish no later than 4.30pm. The tournament format will take this into account.
COST
$50 per team Affiliated Schools
$60 per team Non-Affiliated Schools
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The format will be determined by the number of entries received. Games will be time-bound. All teams will get the same number of games. Teams can only enter one festival event.
PLAYING CONDITIONS
Northland Volleyball rules will apply. This is a senior student competition and therefore teams must be composed of senior students.
This is a 6-a-side event.
Specific playing conditions will be sent out, with the draw and playing schedule to school Sport Coordinators.
DUTY/OFFICIALS
All teams may be required to provide 1st and 2nd Referees, Scorers and Linespersons. An adult is required to visibly supervise any students placed in these roles.
EQUIPMENT
Teams must provide their own match balls for all games.
HEALTH & SAFETY
All schools are expected to have completed their relevant EOTC and Health & Safety requirements necessary for participation at these events.
Schools must supply their teams with a First Aid Kit that includes strapping tape. Ice will be available at the venue.
The event Health & Safety register must be completed for any injuries sustained by players that occur as a result of participating in this event and/or accidents that occur at the playing venue.
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS
Schools are responsible for ensuring their players bring their own refreshments, snacks, lunch and drinking water. Food can be purchased at Refuel Cafe (upstairs at McKay Stadium).
Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
ENTRIES CLOSE for Festival 1 and 2 Monday 13th May 2026 with SSEC – Enter HERE
TERM 4
EVENT Year 7 & 8 Volley-Fest
CONVENORS Grant Harrison - Northland Volleyball (NV) &
WHEN/WHO
Friday 16 th October Year 7 & 8 Girls and Mixed teams Mckay Stadium
Tuesday 27st October Year 7 & 8 Boys and Mixed teams McKay Stadium
VENUE
McKay Stadium, Whangarei
TIME ALLOCATION
10.00am - 3.00pm (this is dependent on the number of entries received).
COST
$50 per Team - Affiliated Schools
$60 per Team - Non-Affiliated Schools
TEAM ENTRIES
Schools may enter more than one team. The total number of teams accepted per school will be at the discretion of the convenors and will be dependent on what best fits the resources available and the venue.
Teams may be single or mixed gender. They can be made up of one year level or mixed yr7 & 8s.
Composite school teams are allowed ONLY at the discretion of the convenors. Notification must be given to the SSEC (Heather Dean) and Northland Volleyball (Grant Harrison) of the intention to do this. The composite nature of the team MUST be reflected in the team’s name on entry.
Please read the NSS Policies + Guidelines and General Event Information for more details.
FORMAT
The format will be determined by the number of entries received. Games at this event will be time-bound. All teams will play the same number of games.
Please note - this is not a Championship Event.
EQUIPMENT
Teams must supply their own balls for all competition games.
ALL teams are required to wear school sport uniforms (numbered uniforms are encouraged however not compulsory at Year 7 & 8 Level).
HEALTH & SAFETY
All schools are expected to have completed their relevant EOTC and Health & Safety requirements necessary for participation at these events.
Schools must supply their teams with a First Aid Kit that includes strapping tape. Ice will be available at the venue.
The event Health & Safety register must be completed for any injuries sustained by players that occur as a result of participating in these events and/or accidents that occur at the playing venue.
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS
Schools are responsible for ensuring their teams have their own snacks, lunch and drinking water. Food can be purchased at Refuel Cafe (upstairs at McKay Stadium).
Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor. Any person not adhering to this rule will be asked to leave.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
ENTRIES CLOSE for Girls/Mixed Tuesday 13 October with Volleyball Northland
Boys/Mixed Tuesday 13 October with Volleyball Northland
TERM 4
EVENTS YEAR 9 & 10 VOLLEY-FEST
YEAR 9 & 10 VOLLEY-CUP
WHEN & WHERE
Yr 9&10 Division2 Boys/Girls – Wednesday 21st October (McKay Stadium) Volley- Fest
Yr 9&10 Division 2 Boys and Girls Wednesday 4 November (Papa Hawaiiki - Kaikohe) Volley-fest
Yr 9&10 Premiere & Div 1 Girls – Thursday 29 October (McKay Stadium) Volley-Cup Boys– Friday 30 October (McKay Stadium)
CONVENORS – Grant Harrison - Volleyball Northland (VN) / Juice Brown (Mid North)
- Year 9 & 10 VOLLEY-FEST (Division 2) is a one-day tournament based on participation and giving students in these year levels an experience of playing volleyball. Teams must be single gender; however composite school teams can be negotiated. All teams will play the same number of games.
The boys’ and girls’ events are held on the same day at both venues. Schools must indicate their venue preference when entering. Both venues will only be used if sufficient entries are received to cover each venue hire.
- YEAR 9 & 10 VOLLEY-CUP (Premiere & Division 1) is a one-day tournament based on providing school teams intending to compete at School Sport NZ (NIJSS) events with competition experience. Teams must be single gender. No composite school teams may compete in this tournament. All teams will play the same number of games. Teams may be limited
The boys’ and girls’ events are held on different days. Both are held at McKay Stadium in Whangarei.
TIME ALLOCATION
10.00am - 4.00pm
Some games may start earlier at 9.30am however these will be allocated to schools closest to the venue.
COST
Festival Division 2
$50 – Affiliated Schools
$60 – Non-Affiliated
Cup Division 1/Premiere
$80 per Team - Affiliated Schools
$100 per Team – Non-Affiliated Schools
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The format will be determined by the number of entries received. These are limited by resources and the venue to 16 Boys and 16 Girls teams.
Please note: These are not Championship Events
PLAYING CONDITIONS
Junior Volleyball NZ Rules will be applied with Northland Volleyball variations where appropriate.
Specific playing conditions will be sent out with the draw and playing schedule to school Sport Coordinators.
DUTY/OFFICIALS
All teams should be prepared to provide COMPETENT 1st and 2nd Referees, Scorers and Linespersons.
An adult is required to visibly supervise any students placed in these roles.
EQUIPMENT
Teams must provide their own match balls for each game.
ALL teams must wear approved numbered school sport uniforms (numbers must be on the front and back).
HEALTH & SAFETY
All schools are expected to have completed their relevant EOTC and Health & Safety requirements necessary for participation at these events.
Schools must supply their teams with a First Aid Kit that includes strapping tape. Ice will be available at the venue.
The event Health & Safety register must be completed for any injuries sustained by players that occur as a result of participating in these events and/or accidents that occur at the playing venue.
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS
Schools are responsible for ensuring their players bring their own refreshments, snacks, lunch and drinking water. Canteens may operate at each venue. You will be notified.
Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor. Any person not adhering to this rule will be asked to leave.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
VOLLEY-FEST (Div 2) ENTRIES CLOSE for Boys and Girls Whangarei Friday 16 October 2026 Kaikohe Wednesday 21st October 2026 with Volleyball Northland
VOLLEY-CUP (Premiere & Div1) ENTRIES CLOSE for Boys and Girls Wednesday 21stth October 2026
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
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