players,
IPC Auckland - tournament-U15 Representative Programme 2026
Parents, caregivers, and Players please join the Heja app for all communication
15 South Boys code SO-912106
15 South Girls code MQ-079788
Tournament Information
Tournament Dates: 19–23 December 2026
Travel Dates:
Depart Queenstown – 19 December 2026
Return to Queenstown – 23 December 2026
Additional costs may apply for athletes requiring transport to and from Queenstown Airport.
Estimated Tour Cost
Estimated Cost Per Athlete: $1,375
The estimated cost includes:
- Flights
- Accommodation- Camp Maynard
- Tournament entry fees
- Ground transport
- Food
- First aid
- Playing tops (both genders) and shorts (boys)
Payment Schedule
- 7 July 2026 $660 flights, no extensions can be given
- 7 September 2026 $600
- 7 October 2026 $115
Total: $1,375*
The first payment is required to secure flights.
* does not include training courts till we leave, travel hoodie if don'tournament,t have $55, per tournaments $36 each possible 2-3.
Final Team Announcement
Thursday 9 July 2026 - after all deposits are secured
Selected athletes will then be required to make the first programme payment by:
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 – $660.
This payment is required to secure flights, and other deposits as it is right before Christmas, and these flights will jump in price if we don't lock in this group booking.
Final Teams
U15 Girls Team
10 athletes
U15 Boys Team
10 athletes,
Fundraising Opportunities
Fundraising initiatives will be discussed throughout the programme to help families reduce the overall cost of participation. It is the families' overall responsibility to fundraise for their athletes, with our support.
Programme Expectations and Athlete Commitments
No option to not travel and not stay with Volley South
Athletes selected into the programme will be expected to:
- Attend scheduled trainings where possible- QTN athletes' exceptions
- Attend scheduled camps and warm-up tournaments
- Communicate availability promptly in Heja chat
- Demonstrate positive behaviour on and off the court
- Participate in team activities and fundraising opportunities
- Represent Volley South professionally at all times
Travel and Accommodation Plans assessed
Current planning includes:
- Flights to and from Queenstown to Auckland
- *additional costs if required to take to and from the airport
- Minivan transport while in Auckland and fuel
- *Food - some food may be requested for families to supply IE share container of baking, a bag of mandarins, a bag of share pack Lollies
- Entry fees
- 4 nights accommodation- Camp Maynard
- Further details will be confirmed once the final teams are announced
Self Commitment, Growth & Training Opportunities
To give every player the best possible preparation for IPC 2026, we encourage all selected athletes to continue playing, training, and competing regularly throughout the winter and school volleyball season.
Representative training is only one part of your development. The players who improve the most are those who actively seek additional opportunities to train, compete, and develop their skills.
We encourage all athletes to:
- Use your school gym at lunchtimes to practise your serving, passing, setting, and ball control.
- Book a beach volleyball court with a group of friends for extra training. Casual court hire is just $15 per hour. Book online here: https://www.volleysouth.org.nz/book-a-sand-court-1/casual-hire
- Participate in winter indoor competitions in your local area.
- Attend school volleyball trainings and competitions.
- Train and compete with your community volleyball club.
- Enter indoor volleyball competitions throughout August to December.
- Play in beach volleyball competitions and tournaments whenever possible.
- Attend $3 Open Gym sessions.
- Join community open training sessions, whether they are free or low-cost.
Every opportunity to train, compete, and touch a volleyball helps build your technical skills, confidence, fitness, and game awareness.
Our Recommendation
The more commitment you show outside of your Volley South representative programme by attending school, club, community, beach, and open training sessions, the better prepared you will be to represent Volley South and the Deep South at the IPC 2026 Championships in Auckland.
Remember, great players aren't made only at representative training—they're made through the extra work they choose to do when nobody is watching.
Every session. Every contact. Every opportunity. Every extra effort counts.
Volley South - Training Schedule – September to December 2026
Athletes Should always Bring
Invercargill
Sundays 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Southland Girls' High School Gymnasium
Nil in July school holidays will commence late August or early September.
Training commences TBC. A $50 initial training court fee that was charged on the full rego form will be assessed if this is a bi-monthly cost, once court costs are fully known across the region.
Training opportunities for athletes from other towns will be discussed following the final team selection, and the distance from the main training facility. If only a few are from out of town, we will look at options so you don't have to come weekly if you live in QTN.
Warm-Up Tournaments and Camps
Labour Weekend Camp
Friday to Monday commitment - NOTE: - Friday and Saturday if this mens team from Christchurch finalise the booking they made in 2025 it will mean out of town players will need to billet or stay with family and friends Friday and Saturday night.
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Sunday, arrive at camp after Sunday afternoon scrimmages in preparation for Monday's beach tournament.
, and lasts through Monday, which leaves at 5 pm
There is no camp fee for this weekend.
Athletes will be required to bring their own food for the weekend camp. , men's
Nov Camp
To be confirmed.
Warm-Up Tournament
$36 per athlete
Warm-up tournament costs:
$36 per athlete, per event
Planned activities include:
Saturday Indoor Tournaments - potentially twice in the lead up, $36 per player
Sunday Indoor scrimmages against other teams monthly ish - potentially twice in the lead up - $36 per player
Monday Beach Volleyball Tournament -- potentially once in the lead up $36
Beach volleyball has been included to support athlete development and provide additional playing opportunities.
Why Are Selections Being Made in July?
The U15 National Championships will be held in Auckland from 19–23 December 2026.
By finalising teams in July, athletes and families will have approximately six months to:
Prepare for the tournament
Attend team trainings
Budget for programme costs
Participate in fundraising activities
Organise travel commitments
Build team culture and connections
Early selection provides certainty for families and allows costs to be spread over several months rather than facing significant expenses closer to departure.
The six-month preparation period will also enable coaches and management to establish training plans, develop team culture and undertake fundraising activities aimed at reducing the overall cost to families.
Looking Ahead
This programme represents an exciting opportunity for young athletes from across Southland, and Queenstown to represent their region on the national stage.
We look forward to bringing together our emerging volleyball talent as we begin preparations for the 2026 15 IPC Championships and build teams capable of competing proudly for Volley South.
thank you ,
Donna (Donz) Milne
Executive Officer
Volley South Regional Association
Email info@volleysouth.org.nz
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