Schools Volleyball
VOLLEYBALL EVENTS
TERM ONE
EVENTS
Senior Volleyball Championships (Div 1) – Boys and Girls
Senior Div 2 Volleyball Competition – Boys and Girls
CONVENOR
Volleyball Northland - Grant Harrison
1. The Senior Boys and Girls Div 1 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. The numbers of registrations for these competitions will be capped to ensure the player experience is of a satisfactory standard.
Supplementary games for these teams may be arranged on Saturdays. While these games are viewed as good preparation for t eams, 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 Div 1 Championship event are not eligible to enter the alternative Senior Div 2 Volleyball Competition. This is intended as a senior student competition and therefore teams should be largely composed of senior students.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (Div 1) PLAYING DATES & VENUES
Tuesday 11th March 2025 Senior Boys McKay Stadium, Whangarei
Thursday 13th March 2025 Senior Girls McKay Stadium, Whangarei
ENTRIES CLOSE for both Div 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS – TUESDAY 4th March
2. The Senior Boys and Girls Div 2 Volleyball Competition
Friday 4th April 2025 Senior Girls McKay Stadium, Whangarei
Wednesday 9th April 2025 Senior Boys McKay Stadium, Whangarei
ENTRIES CLOSE for both Div 2 EVENTS– TUESDAY 25 March
These tournament is intended for senior students.A school that wants to include a junior student in their team must contact Grant Harrison at Volleyball Northland 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 Volleyball Northland and the SSEC and be approved.
COSTS
$120 per team Division 1 Championship Tournament (rebated to $110 for member schools)
$90 per team Division 2 Tournament (rebated to $85 for member schools)
PLAYING CONDITIONS
FIVB and Volleyball Northland rules will apply with variations, where appropriate. This is a senior student competition and therefore teams must be mainly composed of senior students.
Specific playing conditions will be sent out, with the draw and playing schedule to school Sport Coordinators.
New FIVB Rules.(1 January 2025) that will apply this year
Rule 7.4 (Positions) - while the receiving team must be in correct rotational order at the point of service, players on the serving team are no longer restricted (i.e. they can stand anywhere on court)
Rule 12.5 (Screening) - players on the serving team are not allowed to raise their hands above their heads until the ball crosses the net
Time constraints on the stadium bookings mean a 4.00pm finish. This may mean games for local schools will begin earlier than 10.00am
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. Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
TERM TWO
EVENT
Senior Mixed Volley-Fest Events
CONVENOR
Grant Harrison - Volleyball Northland (VN)
WHEN & WHERE
Senior Mixed, Fest Day 1 Thursday 22nd May 2025, McKay StadiumWhangarei
Senior Mixed, Fest Day 2 Wednesday 4th June 2025, McKay StadiumWhangarei
(Teams can only play on one day, schools with multiple teams can spread teams over two days if required).
WHO
Year 11-13 students (if you must play Juniors this needs to be cleared by Volleyball Northland) MIXED teams (boys and girls) of six, plus substitutes. At least three girls must be on the court.
ENTRIES CLOSE for Festival Day 1 and 2 Tuesday 13th May 2025
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 3.30pm. The tournament format will take this into account.
COST
$60 per team member school
$75 per team Non-member 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
Volleyball Northland rules will apply. variations, where appropriate. This is a senior student
competition and therefore teams must be mainly 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.
New FIVB Rules.(1 January 2025) that will apply this year
Rule 7.4 (Positions) - while the receiving team must be in correct rotational order at the point of service, players on the serving team are no longer restricted (i.e. they can stand anywhere on court)
Rule 12.5 (Screening) - players on the serving team are not allowed to raise their hands above their heads until the ball crosses the net
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
Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
TERM 4
EVENTS
Year 9&10 Div 1 VOLLEY-CUP
Year 9&10 Division 2 Volleyball
WHEN & WHERE
Yr 9&10 Division 2 Boys/Girls – Wednesday 15th October (Papa Hawaiki Stadium Kaikohe )
Yr 9&10 Division 2 Boys/Girls - Thursday 12 Novem ber(Mckay Stadium Whangarei
Yr 9&10 Division 1 Volley-Cup Boys – Tuesday 4th November (McKay Stadium)
Yr 9&10 Division 1 Volley-Cup Girls – Wednesday 5th November (McKay Stadium)
CONVENOR
Grant Harrison - Volleyball Northland (VN)
1. Year 9 & 10 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. Schools must indicate their venue
preference when entering. Both venues will only be used if sufficient entries are received to run a viable tournament.
2. Year 9 &10 Division 1 Volley-Cup is a one-day tournament based on providing school teams intending to compete at School Sport NZ (NISS) 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.
The boys’ and girls’ events are held on different days. Both are held at McKay Stadium in
Whangarei.
TIME ALLOCATION
9.30am - 3.30pm Some games may start earlier at 9.30am however these will be allocated to schools closest to the venue.
COST
Division 1(cup) $90 member school
$105 per team non member school
Division 2
$70 – member Schools
$85 – Non-Member Schools
ENTRIES CLOSE for Girls and Boys Division 2 Tuesday 7 October
ENTRIES CLOSE for Girls and Boys Division 1 Tuesday 28 October
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. Division 1
Please note: These are not Championship Events
PLAYING CONDITIONS
Junior Volleyball NZ Rules will be applied with Northland Volleyball variations where.
Note new FIVB rules applying to VN events in 2025
EQUIPMENT
Teams must supply their own balls for all competition games.
ALL teams are required to wear identifiable school sport numbered uniforms
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.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
EVENT
Year 7 & 8 Volley-Fest
CONVENORS Grant Harrison - Volleyball Northland(VN)
WHEN/WHO
Tuesday 11th November Year 7 & 8 Girls and Mixed teams (limited entries)
VENUE
McKay Stadium, Whangarei
TIME ALLOCATION
10.00am - 3.00pm (this is dependent on the number of entries received).
COST
$60 per Team - Member Schools
$75 per Team - Non Member 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 Y7 & 8s.
Composite school teams are allowed ONLY at the discretion of the Convenors. Notification
must be given, 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.
ENTRIES CLOSE for Girls and Boys Friday 31st October
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 identifiable 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 players bring their own refreshments, snacks, lunch
Stadium rules forbid any food or drink (other than water) on the stadium floor.
Stadium Guidelines/Kaupapa can be found here.
PLAYING CONDITIONS
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. 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.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
EVENT
YEAR 7 & 8 MIXED OUTDOOR VOLLEY-FEST
YEAR 9 & 10 MIXED OUTDOOR VOLLEY-FEST
YEAR 9 & 10 Pairs
CONVENORS
Volleyball Northland - Grant Harrison & Okaihau College
WHEN & WHERE
Year 7 & 8 Mixed Outdoor Volley-Fest -Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Okaihau College
Year 9 & 10 Mixed Outdoor Volley-Fest – Friday 28th November 2025 Okaihau College
Year 9&10 Beach Pairs -– Friday 28th November 2025 Okaihau College
ENTRIES CLOSE
Entries close with Volleyball Northland Friday 14th November 2025
TIME ALLOCATION
10.00am - 3.00pm
COST
$25 per Team - member schools
$30.00 per Team - Nonmember Schools
FORMAT
Both events are an opportunity for students to represent their school and ‘have a go’ at playing volleyball outdoors on sand and grass courts.
Year 7 & 8s: Mixed teams ONLY (boys and girls) of four (substitutes permitted).
Two girls and two boys must always be on the court. Team entries per school may be limited,
Please contact the convenor if you have more than four teams.
Year 9 & 10s: Mixed teams ONLY (boys and girls) of four playing (substitutes permitted. Two
girls and two boys must be always on the court. Team entries per school may be limited, Please contact the convenor if you have more than four teams.
Year 9&10 pairs - Boys or girls pairs competition
At all tournaments, we will try to give teams the same number of games.
Games will be time bound (20-25 mins)
These are not Championship events.
DUTY/OFFICIALS
All schools are required to do Duty. There needs to be one teacher/parent/adult per team
present at the venue for the length of the event. They will be required to help officiate games
as part of the team duty.
EQUIPMENT
Schools are expected to supply their teams with their own volleyball.
Teams must wear approved recogniseable school sport uniforms. Schools must provide their own sunshade or gazebo. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended.
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 if needed.
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 refreshments snacks,
lunch and drinking water.
Please direct any questions regarding this event to Grant Harrison, email
northlandvolleyballassociation@gmail.com
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