This event will be the first competitive hit-out as teams.
Travel Arrangements
Queenstown-based athletes:
Travel logistics will be confirmed with families individually.
Invercargill-based athletes:
Travel together with staff on the bus
Early departure for a 9:30am first match
Expect 2–3 matches (including possible 5-set matches)
Teams will also have duties assigned
Return travel on the same day
Cost: Bus fare + packed lunch (entry fee is free). Final price will be shared once the bus quote is received.
Two warm-up tournaments will be included before IPC.
Dates, locations, and costs will be announced shortly.
To minimise costs:
Billeting will be used where available
Day trips considered for closer locations
If parents prefer a coach to stay in paid accommodation, this cost is covered by the athletes involved
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 $1,400 per player. 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.
ILT Stadium Southland - First Floor
PO Box 224, Invercargill, 9840
Cell 027 4710782 Email info@volleysouth.org.nz