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.

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) ​