Volley South Winter Volleyball League 2026 - Invercargill

DRAW CHANGES – WEDNESDAY NIGHT 22 April. Due to another team entering and one team changing grades, the draw has been updated. After Week One, we will review results and may move teams between grades based on capability. Some teams have a double game this week to avoid a bye.

Please check the full updated draw here:

https://www.volleysouth.org.nz/.../wednesday-night-league...

Please also note:

Referee duties for representative players and their families have changed — make sure you check the updated draw carefully.

Thanks everyone for your flexibility as we get the league underway.

Volley South invites teams to join our Winter Volleyball League at ILT Stadium Southland.

This is a fun, fast-paced evening league designed for social teams, developing players, and competitive squads looking for winter court time.

League Overview

Venue: ILT Stadium Southland – Courts 3, 4 & 5

Dates: Wednesday nights•

22 April

• 29 April

• 6 May

• 13 May

• 27 May

Game Times:

Round 1 – 6:30 pm fill this first with 12 teams

Round 2 – 7:15 pm

Round 3 – 8:00 pm

Each team plays one match per week.

Divisions

Teams will be placed into three divisions depending on experience and competitiveness.

All 40-minute games

Rookies are perfect for new players and social teams.

Renegades for developing teams wanting good competitive games.

Rivals Competitive teams looking for strong matches.

Game Format

• 40 minute matches• Best of 3 sets• Timed sets• Games start promptly on the whistle• Teams must be ready to play at their scheduled time

This format allows for fast-moving games and consistent match schedules.

Duty

To keep the league affordable for everyone, Volley South will provide the duty person

Team Entry

$300 PER TEAM https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/503481

$60.00 PER INDIVIDUAL WHO WE WILL PUT IN A TEAM https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/503480

Includes:

Court hire
League scheduling
Competition management
Equipment
Referees

Teams should have 6–10 players.

Team Cap

The league is capped at 36 teams.

Once full, registrations will close.