The New Zealand Provincial Championships is contested annually over Queens Birthday weekend. The 14 Associations throughout NZ come together to contest the title in Wellington, allowing athletes to compete for their region in the mighty RED & BLACK, play against the best athletes within their age group and continue on their representative pathway.
2025 Tournament: May 31st - 2nd June (Kings Birthday weekend)
Venue: Akau Tangi Sports Centre, Kilbirnie, Wellington
U19 & U17 Registrations to trial are now open: Register here
2025 Canterbury Representative Teams to attend the tournament
U17 - girls & boys - born in 2009 or later
U19 - girls & boys - born 2007 or 2008
Open Men and Women - Expression of Interest form now open: Open EOI
2025 Canterbury U19 & U 17 Trials:
Monday 7th April - 7:00pm-9:00pm (Nga Puna Wai) - U17 & U19 Boys
Saturday 12th April - 10am-12:00pm (Nga Puna Wai) - U17 & U19 Girls
Monday 14th Aptil - 7:00pm-9:00pm (Nga Puna Wai) - U17 & U19 Girls
Thursday 17th April - 6:30pm-8:30pm (Pioneer Stadium) - U17 & U19 Boys
Training Dates:
Either Sunday late afternoon or Wednesday evening. Will be confirmed once selections are made
2025 costs: $810 per person, includes:
- 3 nights accommodation
- transport & fuel while on tournament
- food (breakfast, lunch & snacks)
- entry fee to tournament
- training top
What isn’t included:
- airfares to/from Wellington
- mains for dinners (athletes will make this before travelling)