Canterbury Representative Volleyball

Canterbury has a proud history within New Zealand Volleyball, with National titles across the different age groups, and a number of our athletes achieving selection to National teams and squads.

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.

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2025 Tournament: May 31st - 2nd June (Kings Birthday weekend)

2025 Venue: Akau Tangi Sports Centre, Kilbirnie, Wellington

Age Groups for 2024 Tournament:

Men - Open, Under 23, Under 19 & Under 17

Women - Open, Under 23, Under 19 & Under 17

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U-17 - 2009 or younger

U-19 - 2007, 2008

Definition: An athlete can not turn 17 in 2025, and be eligible for the U17 age group

Athletes will trial for their relevant age group

2025 Canterbury Trials: 

Monday 7th April - 7:00pm-9:00pm (Nga Puna Wai)

Saturday 12th April - 7:00pm-9:00pm (Nga Puna Wai)

Monday  14th Aptil - 7:00pm-9:00pm (Nga Puna Wai)

Thursday 17th April - 6:30pm-8:30pm (Pioneer Stadium)

2025 costs: TBC

Costs for the 2024 Interprovincial Tournament: approximately $750 for all land costs (accommodation, van, food, petrol etc).

*This cost does not include travel - this will be up to the athlete to organise flights/travel to and from Wellington so they can organise times and fares that suit them