Based on the Volleyball New Zealand Inter-Provincial Championships (IPC) Regulations, the following age eligibility applies for Indoor IPC representative teams.

Age Group Eligibility

Under 17 (U17)✔ Players must be born in 2010 or later

Under 19 (U19)✔ Players must be born in 2008 or later

15U (Junior Grade)✔ Players must be born in 2011 CHECKING , 2012 , or 2013✔ Athletes must be currently attending High School

General Age Rule

Athletes cannot turn the age of the grade during the calendar year of the tournament:

• U17: Players cannot turn 17 during 2026

• U19: Players cannot turn 19 during 2026

Must be available for:

• Lower South Island Tournament: 2 May (Dunedin)

• Inter Provincial Championship: 29 May – 2 June (Wellington)

• U15 IPC - Auckland 18-20 Dec to be confirmed 

Regional Trainings

Across our region, attendance at trainings is expected and very important for team development. We are asking for full commitment and attendance wherever possible throughout the representative season.

To keep things simple, there is a one-off training fee of $50 per athlete, which covers all representative trainings from March through to June.

Full Musters

Full musters are important sessions where all athletes are expected to attend. If there are any issues with attendance, please speak with your coach as early as possible.

ANZAC Tournaments & Muster – Overnight camp 

ANZAC WEEKEND – REP PROGRAMME PLAN & EXPECTATIONS

Kia ora team,

This is a key reminder and overview for ANZAC Weekend. This is for the 10 selected players only 

This tournament is a major fundraiser for our IPC coaches and managers, so we are encouraging strong team entries and full support across the programme.

PURPOSE

• Fundraiser to support IPC campaign costs

• Rep preparation ahead of:

• 2 May – Dunedin tournament

• King’s Birthday Weekend – IPC Wellington

• Team bonding (critical focus this year)

GIRLS PROGRAMME (Sunday–Monday)

Sunday • 2:00pm – Arrive at Otepuni Clubrooms

• Set up sleeping areas (all staying onsite)

• 4:00pm – Training session

• Evening – Potluck dinner (everyone contributes)

Monday (Tournament Day)

• 6:00am – Wake up

• 7:15am – At courts for setup

• 8:00am – Tournament starts

• Finish approx. 3:00–4:00pm

• Return to collect gear and depart

Focus: Connection & bonding

• Encourage activities (games, team challenges etc.)

 BOYS PROGRAMME (Friday–Sunday)

Friday • 7:00pm – Arrive after dinner (allows travel time for Queenstown/Lumsden)

• Set up camp Saturday (Tournament Day)

• 6:00am – Wake up • Breakfast (self-managed)

• Full day tournament (5 teams currently entered → may run later)

• Evening – Potluck dinner  Sunday

• Breakfast

• Morning training

• 12:30–1:00pm – Pack up, clean, vacate

• Must leave venue ready for girls arrival

 ACCOMMODATION (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• ALL players + coaches/managers must stay onsite

• No staying with family or friends

• This was clearly communicated at selection camp

Reason:

• Team culture & bonding

• Managing behaviour/standards before tour

No cost for accommodation

Players must bring:

• Own bedding (stretchers / airbeds / mats etc. single size only )

• Own food and something to share for potluck dinner

FOOD & FUNDRAISING

Potluck (Teams)

• All teams contribute meals

 Fundraiser Sales at tournament

• BBQ + canteen items (lollies, chips, drinks, sausages etc.)

Staffing: • Girls staff → run BBQ on Saturday (boys tournament)

• Boys staff (minus Dwayne) → run BBQ on Monday (girls tournament)

This allows coaches/managers to stay focused on teams

Donz bring all food and runs tournament

🚨 2 May Dunedin IMPORTANT – TEAM TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

All players must travel together as a team. This is non-negotiable – please do not ask for exceptions.

This is for the 10 selected players only 

TRAVEL PLANS

Queenstown Team

• Donz will drive a 22-seater to Queenstown on Friday 1 May
• Departure: Saturday 2 May – time 530 AM 
• Location: Wakatipu High School
• All players must travel in the 22-seater

Invercargill Team

• Travel by bus
• Departure: Time 545 AM
• Location: ILT Stadium Southland
• All players must be on the bus – no exceptions

 Meeting Point

• Rae Junction
• Queenstown 22-seater meets Invercargill bus
• Teams combine and continue together to Dunedin

 Dunedin Drop-Off

• Girls: Queen’s High School (TBC)
• Boys: Edgar Centre

WHAT TO BRING

• Playing gear
• Pillow & blanket
• Headphones
• Phone charger + power bank (if you have one)
• Water bottle

FOOD (IMPORTANT)

• Bring packed breakfast, lunch, AND dinner
• We will not be stopping
• No food will be available at venues

COST - $85 DUE TO FUEL INCREASES

FINAL NOTES

• Be on time and ready at departure points
• Ensure all gear and food is packed the night before
• This is a team-first approach – travelling together is part of our preparation

 IPC WELLINGTON (KING’S BIRTHDAY) more detials to come 

• Bus to Queenstown

• Fly from Queenstown (cost-effective option), we will release the flights we are on once we have the group booking paid for 

• Return planned for Tuesday

 PAYMENTS – URGENT

• Player payments due from next week

• We must confirm numbers to secure flights

• Coaches/managers → please follow up with athletes ASAP

 KEY EXPECTATIONS

• Full attendance at camp (no exceptions)

• Teams stay together at all times

• Coaches/managers remain onsite with teams

• Players bring:

• Bedding

• Food

• Training + playing gear

Training dates times and locations 

Please take a screenshot of the official team announcement and post it to your Facebook and Instagram.

Make sure you also ask your parents, family, and friends to share it as well — the more people who see it, the more support we can build for our IPC Wellington campaign!

Thank you for helping promote our Volley South teams and supporting our players on their journey 💛

TO POST 

🏐 IPC WELLINGTON FUNDRAISER – PLEASE SUPPORT ME! 🏐

I have been selected to attend IPC in Wellington to represent my region — Volley South.

I am super proud to have made the team and would love your support to help me get there!

⭐ How it worksThis is a number board fundraiser:• Each number equals the donation amount.• Number 1 = $1• Number 24 = $24• and so on up to Number 55 = $55.

Everyone who purchases a number goes into the draw to win prize money:

🥇 First Prize — $100🥈 Second Prize — $75🥉 Third Prize — $50

👉 Comment or message me with the number(s) you would like!

Thank you for supporting regional volleyball and helping me represent Volley South ❤️

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VOLLEY SOUTH TEEN WORKFORCE

We’ve got hard-working U17 & U19 athletes right across our region ready to help — and raise funds for their journey to

IPC Wellington – King’s Birthday Weekend

Looking for help around home or work?

Our athletes are available for:

Cleaning

Lawnmowing

Gardening

General odd jobs

$25 per hour

100% of earnings go directly towards athlete travel costs

Available across:

Invercargill • Queenstown • Lumsden

Book now:

info@volleysouth.org.nz

Support local. Back our athletes. Help them get to IPC.

U19 BOYS     GU-440789

U19 GIRLS     JR- 763178

U17 BOYS      YU-049243

U17 GIRLS     KV-602030

U15 GIRLS     MQ-079788

U15 BOYS      SO-912106

WARM-UP TOURNAMENTS

U19 Boys - Saturday, April 4 - Men's tournament ILT Stadium Southland $36 each

U19 Boys U17 Boys - Saturday 25th April - ANZAC Weekend Tournament -Southland Girls High - $36 each

U19 Girls U17 Girls - Monday 27th April; - ANZAC Day - Southland Girls High - $36 each

ONE MORE TO CONFIRM

Regional Trainings

Across our region, attendance at trainings is expected and very important for team development. We are asking for full commitment and attendance wherever possible throughout the representative season.

To keep things simple, there is a one-off training fee of $50 per athlete, which covers all representative trainings from March through to June.

Full Musters

Full musters are important sessions where all athletes are expected to attend. If there are any issues with attendance, please speak with your coach as early as possible.

ANZAC Tournaments & Muster – Overnight camp 

ANZAC WEEKEND – REP PROGRAMME PLAN & EXPECTATIONS

Kia ora team,

This is a key reminder and overview for ANZAC Weekend. This is for the 10 selected players only 

This tournament is a major fundraiser for our IPC coaches and managers, so we are encouraging strong team entries and full support across the programme.

PURPOSE

• Fundraiser to support IPC campaign costs

• Rep preparation ahead of:

• 2 May – Dunedin tournament

• King’s Birthday Weekend – IPC Wellington

• Team bonding (critical focus this year)

GIRLS PROGRAMME (Sunday–Monday)

Sunday • 2:00pm – Arrive at Otepuni Clubrooms

• Set up sleeping areas (all staying onsite)

• 4:00pm – Training session

• Evening – Potluck dinner (everyone contributes)

Monday (Tournament Day)

• 6:00am – Wake up

• 7:15am – At courts for setup

• 8:00am – Tournament starts

• Finish approx. 3:00–4:00pm

• Return to collect gear and depart

Focus: Connection & bonding

• Encourage activities (games, team challenges etc.)

 BOYS PROGRAMME (Friday–Sunday)

Friday • 7:00pm – Arrive after dinner (allows travel time for Queenstown/Lumsden)

• Set up camp Saturday (Tournament Day)

• 6:00am – Wake up • Breakfast (self-managed)

• Full day tournament (5 teams currently entered → may run later)

• Evening – Potluck dinner  Sunday

• Breakfast

• Morning training

• 12:30–1:00pm – Pack up, clean, vacate

• Must leave venue ready for girls arrival

 ACCOMMODATION (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• ALL players + coaches/managers must stay onsite

• No staying with family or friends

• This was clearly communicated at selection camp

Reason:

• Team culture & bonding

• Managing behaviour/standards before tour

No cost for accommodation

Players must bring:

• Own bedding (stretchers / airbeds / mats etc. single size only )

• Own food and something to share for potluck dinner

FOOD & FUNDRAISING

Potluck (Teams)

• All teams contribute meals

 Fundraiser Sales at tournament

• BBQ + canteen items (lollies, chips, drinks, sausages etc.)

Staffing: • Girls staff → run BBQ on Saturday (boys tournament)

• Boys staff (minus Dwayne) → run BBQ on Monday (girls tournament)

This allows coaches/managers to stay focused on teams

Donz bring all food and runs tournament

🚨 2 May Dunedin IMPORTANT – TEAM TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

All players must travel together as a team. This is non-negotiable – please do not ask for exceptions.

This is for the 10 selected players only 

TRAVEL PLANS

Queenstown Team

• Donz will drive a 22-seater to Queenstown on Friday 1 May
• Departure: Saturday 2 May – time 530 AM
• Location: Wakatipu High School
• All players must travel in the 22-seater

Invercargill Team

• Travel by bus
• Departure: Time 545 AM
• Location: ILT Stadium Southland
• All players must be on the bus – no exceptions

 Meeting Point

• Rae Junction
• Queenstown 22-seater meets Invercargill bus
• Teams combine and continue together to Dunedin

 Dunedin Drop-Off

• Girls: Queen’s High School (TBC)
• Boys: Edgar Centre

WHAT TO BRING

• Playing gear
• Pillow & blanket
• Headphones
• Phone charger + power bank (if you have one)
• Water bottle

FOOD (IMPORTANT)

• Bring packed breakfast, lunch, AND dinner
• We will not be stopping
• No food will be available at venues

COST - $85 DUE TO FUEL INCREASES

FINAL NOTES

• Be on time and ready at departure points
• Ensure all gear and food is packed the night before
• This is a team-first approach – travelling together is part of our preparation

 IPC WELLINGTON (KING’S BIRTHDAY) more detials to come 

• Bus to Queenstown

• Fly from Queenstown (cost-effective option), we will release the flights we are on once we have the group booking paid for 

• Return planned for Tuesday

 PAYMENTS – URGENT

• Player payments due from next week

• We must confirm numbers to secure flights

• Coaches/managers → please follow up with athletes ASAP

 KEY EXPECTATIONS

• Full attendance at camp (no exceptions)

• Teams stay together at all times

• Coaches/managers remain onsite with teams

• Players bring:

• Bedding

• Food

• Training + playing gear

IPC – KING’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, WELLINGTON

IPC is the pinnacle representative event for the season.

All players and staff must:

• Travel together

• Stay together

• Participate fully in all team activities

There is no opt-out for transport or accommodation

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IPC Cost 

“In 2025, IPC costs were around $1,300 per player estimate . Thanks to grants, athletes fundraised half(or paid)  and Volley South got grants this reduced the remaining balance to zero for all athletes who participated.”

For 2026, we aim to repeat this model through:

• Payment plans can start ASAP, if not selected can be refunded

• Grants

• Group fundraising

• Individual athlete fundraising

Full financial expectations will be released before the training camp.

U15 IPC DEC 2026 AUCKLAND TBC

Announcement for the first time Volley South is looking to attend u15 IPC in Auckland - December 2026! Squads have been announced - see below!

Due to the growth of our programme across the region and the very strong turnout at the u15 trials the board agreed unanimously for us to go in Dec 2026!

Watch this space for more info, but their squad trainings will commence after June IPC. Fundraising and costs will also be put out in Heja and on the website.

All squad members are to :

1) join Heja app under 15 chat players and parents - if in other teams still need to join this chat please

Girls code MQ-079788

Boys code SO-912106

2) fill in this form - the $50 secured your place in the training squad

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/504400

Thank you and congratulations