SCHEDULE

Under 20 Champs

23-24 April (North Shore)

Manukau Youth League

May-Sep (Otara)

Kiwi Cup Open Nationals

24-27 Sep (Papakura/Otara)

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Please check below the Events and Competitions available for 2025 in this website.
If you would like to join a Team or Train please Register by clicking the correct link
below. Information about all Events and Competitions are on this site.

Junior

Youth

SENIOR

BORN 2011-2009

BORN 2008-2006

BORN 2005 & Older

SCHEDULE

Under 16 Champs

14-16 April (North Shore)

Manukau Junior League

May-Sep (Otara)

Under 15 Champs

24-26 Sep (Papakura)

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SCHEDULE

Matariki Champs

20-21 Jun (AKLD)

Õtara Preseason League

May-Jun (Otara)

Manukau Premier League

Jun-Sep (Otara)

Kiwi Cup Open Nationals

24-27 Sep (Papakura/Otara)

VNZ Club Nationals

1-4 Oct (Papakura)

May-Sep 2025

Ōtara PLC & Brewster LC

Manukau

Under 16 League

Manukau

Under 19 League

Manukau

Premier League

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5 Week Comp; 3,10,17,24 May & 7 Jun

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Under 20 CHamps

U16 Champs

U15 Champs

U20 Champs

Manukau

Winter U16+U19 Comp

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Boys+Girls

Born 2009-2011

Born 2006-2008

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ŌTara Pool & Leisure Centre

Eligibility, Selection Process

& costs and Further Info

AGE GROUP TOURNAMENTS IN 2025

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Under 16 CHamps

2024 Results

U16 GIRLS TOURNAMENT TEAMS

Natalie Campbell; ECB Thunder

Molly Caunce, ECB Thunder

Mia Hendren, ECB Thunder

Adriana Fitialeata, All Stars

Bella Rose, Angels

MVP; Jasmine Rugg, ECB Thunder

U16 BOYS TOURNAMENT TEAMS

Kyson Norton, ECB Thunder 1

Dakota Scott, All Stars

Hosea Teasia, Takapuna

Era Taie, Playaz

Cohen Satiu, Playaz

MVP; Malachi Bafjes-Walker, HARBOUR

U16 Girls:

1st Thunder (East Coast Bays, North Shore)

2nd Angels (Eastern, Christchurch)

3rd All Stars (Auckland All Stars )

U16 Boys:

1st Takapuna ( Harbour)

2nd Playaz (Manukau / Bay of Plenty)

3rd Thunder 1 (East Coast Bays)

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U20 Women

Fusi Iona, Loa Bay

Anita Iona, Loa Bay

Destiny Savaiinaea, Auckland Central VC

Ana Cobres, Angels (Brazil)

Orlane Wayariori,. Rivie Sale'e (New
Caledonia)

MVP; Sahara Logo, Auckland Central VC

U20 Men

Noel Inepiagot, Rivie're Sale'e (New Caledonia)

Cuba Rihari, Auckland Central VC

Alfred Latulipe, Playaz

Ariki Williams, Playaz

Joe Ohlsen, Taka Tape

MVP; Logan Vorster, Taka Tape

Under 20 CHamps

2024 Results

U20 WOMENS RESULTS

Women's Champs; ACVC (def Loa Bay 3-0)

2nd; Loa Bay

3rd; Rivie're Sale'e (New Caledonia)

U20 MENS Results

Mens Champs; Taka Tape (def Playaz 3-2)

2nd; Playaz

3rd; Minions

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Accommodation and Venues

To make things work easier for the Team Management we have
decided to accommodate everyone on the same site. We have
secured Hostel Accommodation at a Boarding School which
will house and feed the Participants. Girls and Boys will be in
seperate Buildings with respective Team Staff and chaperones.
Venues are yet to be confirmed, it is hoped that most matches
will be played onsite to minimise transport costs.

Here are the costs for each Program and what it covers:

Under 18s 2025 - $600 Per Athlete

Includes the Following:

Accommodation (Tues-Thurs nights)

Meals from Tuesday Lunch to Friday Lunch

Friday Afternoon Presentation Nibbles.

Entry Fee

Two Playing Shirts

Transport to and from games

Staff and Official Costs

Team Photo + Individual Photos

Combine Testing

Livestream Games / Video Footage Access

Playing Equipment Laundry

What is the South Pacific U18
Volley Champs?

This NEW event is a showcase for the best 48 under 18 Athletes
(per gender) in Aotearoa. We have created four Representative
Teams which we believe best represents the volleyball
community here in Aotearoa. We know the Athletes who play in
this tournament will bring a huge amount of mana and passion
to this event. More details will be made available at the end of
March. Eligibility, costs, camp window and content are included
on this page.

The South Pacific U18 Volley Champs Teams:

Dates & Schedule

Event Dates; 8-11 July 2025

Location; Auckland (Venue confirmed 28th March)

Tuesday 12pm Check-In to Camp / Combine Testing

Wednesday; 8am-10pm, 2 Matches

Thursday; 8am-10pm, 2 Matches (including Semi)

Friday; 8am-4pm, 1 Match + After-Match & Awards

*Accommodation is not booked for Friday Night.

Content

Selected Athletes will come together in the July School Term
Holidays and have a four day Camp. During the Camp the
following activities will happen:

1. Athlete Recruitment “Combine Test”,
2. Student Recruitment Seminar,
3. Five Matches (3 Games Round Robin, Semi, Play-off/Final,
4. Activities/Games Night.

What are the benefits?

The Key Objectives for this program include:

• An opportunity for athletes to represent their people and
  community on and off court.
• Greater understanding of Diversity and Cultural Values
• Connecting Rangatahi off court
• Student Athlete Recruitment Testing & Support
• Video Footage of High Level Matches

Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement

Athletes must be 18 or younger in the year of the tournament.
ie. Born 2007-2009. Cannot be turning 19 in 2025.

Eligibility Policy

Athletes who Identify as MAORI, SAMOAN, or PASIFIKA must
be able to whakapapa or verify their heritage. Athletes who do
not identify as Maori, Samoan or Pasifika and have an
association with NZ are eligible for the AOTEAROA Team.
Athletes who have been whangai (or adopted) may be
considered for the heritage of their upbringing. In such
circumstances, or for eligibility not catered for above, an
request for consideration to the Competition Committee can
be made.

2024 School Girls Battle of the Bridge; Auckland South v Auckland North, EFKS Church Ōtara.

Why?

It is time that our volleyball community looks for better
opportunities here in NZ and abroad. Our best talent is limited
by whats on offer, and a large number of our most talented
athletes don’t have $4k-$10k to pay for the National Team Trips.

We believe we can create a better experience, provide the same
standard of Coaching, if not better, offer a more inclusive
environment. It is our hope that Athletes and Staff will grow and
learn from this experience. Many lessons learnt will be
transferable into other areas of life.

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SELECTION PROCESS

SELECTION PROCESS

Maori

Samoa

Aotearoa

To Complete the Online Form

• FIll out online Form

• Athletes Selected from one of the following:

• NZ School Nationals + Playaz U16 & U20 Champs

• Athletes advised 2 May / Named 17 May

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

• Senior School Champs

• A Talent Scout or Selector

Link in post or www.playazvolley.com

CLICK HERE

Entries are welcome from all
Clubs, Schools or groups.
Players must be born between
2010-2012. Entries will be open
from 1st June 2025.

If you have any questions
please contact:

playazvolley@gmail.com

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ENTRY FORM

MANUKAU

Premier

25

LEAGUE

INFORMATION CLICK HERE

SATURDAYS

May-Sep

ŌTARA

POOL & LEISURE

CENTRE

manukaupremierleague@gmail.com

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Matariki CHamps

20-21Jun 2025, AUT North Campus, AUCKLAND

The Matariki Champs were created to
offer early season court time for Zone
Teams in order to prepare for
qualification leagues. With Matariki
comes the beginning of the season and
for Maori this symbolises the start of
the new year.

ENTRIES close 6 June 2025.

$500

Athletes do not need to be VNZ Registered

2024 Matariki Mens Champs - Phoenix

2024 Matariki Womens Champs - ACVC

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FEE

Volleyball CLub

$

4

DAYS

900

ENTRY FEE

48

TEAMS

NATIONAL

VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS

24-27 SEP 2025 MANUKAU

24-26 Sep; Pullman Arena Papakura

NOT REQUIRED;

VNZ Registration, Affiliation or Player Transfers.

AVAILABLE;

Referees $250, Open Entry Criteria, & Social Sat 27 Sep.

27 Sep; Playoffs & Finals ōtara & Brewster LC

ceania

Officials Association

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Kiwi Cup

Open Entry National Champs

KIWI CUP TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

24-27 Sep 2025, Manukau

Tēnā koutou katoa,

This year we are hosting an Open National Volleyball Tournament which is an alternative to the
VNZ NZ Club Champs. The Kiwi Cup will bring our Aotearoa Community together to embrace the
true spirit of competitive volleyball. No hidden agendas, no politics, less restrictions! This
tournament will remove many of the barriers which prevent clubs and teams from entering
Zone Qualification and the traditional VNZ Club Champs tournament. Participants do not need
to be VNZ Registered, teams do not need to be affiliated to a Regional Association, and teams
do not have to play in any regional or zone competition to be eligible to enter the Kiwi Cup. Also
transfers are not required for players to join a team who normally play in other clubs.

We know there are 40-50 organised teams from the Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato who
play Zone Competitions but they do not attend VNZ NZ Club Champs. There will be a number of
teams across Aotearoa who could be interested in attending an event without the need to play
all winter in a qualification process. We believe this is the ideal alternative for an end of season
tournament as teams do not have to; 1) qualify, 2) have eligible players, 3) pay as much.

Please find below the initial information about the tournament and the link to express your
interest and receive the Registration Pack.

DATES / VENUE

24-27 September 2025 (week 1 of the Term 3 Holidays)

Pullman Arena, Papakura will be used for all matches from Wed 24th-Fri 26th of Sep.

Ōtara Pool & Leisure & Brewster Leisure Centre (Papatoetoe) will host the Play-offs & Finals on
Sat 27th Sep.

SOCIAL (18+)

Playaz Volleyball Club will be hosting the Social Saturday 10pm-3am (Venue TBC likely
Papatoetoe)

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

As it is an open entry event the seedings and pools will never be perfect. The format is designed
to allow teams to progress to the best possible finishing result for their ability and to spread
teams from the same region across as many pools as possible. The tournament structure across
the 4 playing dates will have grading matches (Day 1-2), cross-overs/semis. (Day 2-3), and play-
offs/finals (Day 4).

COSTS

Entry Fee is $900 per team. A $200 Late Entry Fee will apply to all teams who enter after the
15th of August.

ENTRY PROCESS & ALLOCATION

Entries will be open from the FRIDAY 15th of APRIL and close 15th of August (or when capacity
is reached as per the below allocation). We are mindful of the logistical challenges of teams who
travel the furtherest. We will hold 10 entries per gender for teams based in the Southern &
Central Zone regions up until the 1st of July. After this date all entries will be on a first in, first
served basis.

REFEREE SUPPORT

All teams will be required to provide 1 competent Regional Level Qualified Ref. If a team cannot
provide a referee we will look to assist with the pool of capable referees available. To book a
referee the cost will be $250 for the tournament.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST & REGISTRATION PACK

To express your interest in entering your team in the Kiwi Cup please complete the form by
clicking on the link below. We will endeavour to release the Kiwi Cup Registration Pack by Friday
11th of April.

Information as at 20 March 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

11 APRIL

Registration Packs Available

15 APRIL

ENTRIES OPEN

Contact US

playazvolley@gmail.com