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Tertiary sports tournaments

Our students compete in a range of university sports tournaments across New Zealand.

Our university takes part in the University & Tertiary Sport New Zealand Championship series, which sees New Zealand’s universities and tertiary institutions go head-to-head in national competitions.

Tournaments are held in a range of sports across the year. Trials are open to all Victoria University of Wellington students where we aim to select our top sportspeople and ensure our strongest teams are representing the University.

Points from each tournament accumulate toward an overall tally that decides the champion institution each year. Success at some tournaments can lead to international opportunities.

There are costs associated with travelling and competing in these events and these are communicated to players as soon as possible. Students and teams are encouraged to fundraise.

2024 UTSNZ National Tertiary Championship calendar

See the full schedule of National Tertiary Championship events for 2024 below.

Be sure to register your interest for events to ensure you receive emails about upcoming trial dates and tournament information. Please note that there will be costs associated with player entry.

RowingDateLocationRegistration
Rowing29–30 MarchLake Karapiro, CambridgeContact the club
Badminton27–28 AprilZhu Badminton Centre, ChristchurchRegister to trial
3x3 Basketball11–12 MaySelwyn Sports Centre, Rolleston, ChristchurchRegister to trial
Volleyball13–14 JulyTe Rauparaha Arena, PoriruaRegister to trial
Futsal18–20 AugustPulman Arena, AucklandRegister to trial
Ultimate14–15 SeptemberIlam Fields, ChristchurchContact the club
Basketball20–22 SeptemberWalter Nash Stadium, Lower Hutt, WellingtonRegister to trial
Netball28–29 SeptemberMassey Sport and Recreation Centre, Palmerston NorthRegister to trial

2023 National Tertiary Championship Results

Overall UTSNZ Shield placing for Victoria University of Wellington—4th
Overall UTSNZ Spirit placing for Victoria University of Wellington—5th
SportWomenMen
RowingMixed—4th
BadmintonMixed—3rd
3x3 Basketball6th2nd
3x3 Basketball Oceania Qualifier for Uni 3x3 world cupN/A4th
Volleyball5th4th
Futsal2nd3rd
UltimateMixed—5th
BasketballDid not enter5th
Netball6thN/A

Coach and manager opportunities

Explore the opportunity to coach a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington team in the UTSNZ championships. This is a fantastic gateway for up-and-coming coaches looking for experience at a competitive national level. The UTSNZ tournaments cater to the highest performing student athletes in New Zealand, and this is your chance to come on board and positively enhance their sport and study experience.

Manager roles provide great leadership and logistics experience for those looking to enhance their all-round abilities and create and instil an awesome team culture.

Register your interest in volunteering to coach or manage our UTSNZ teams in the 2024 campaign.

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In 2021, our university was awarded the UTSNZ National Tertiary Spirit award. Read the story— Success at UTSNZ for Te Herenga Waka.