Tertiary sports tournaments
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 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students. We aim to select our top sportspeople and ensure our strongest teams represent 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.
2026 UTSNZ team trials
2026 UTSNZ National Tertiary Championships calendar
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.
| Rowing | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing | 3–4 April | Lake Karapiro, Cambridge |
| Badminton | 9–10 May | Waikato Badminton Hall, Hamilton |
| 3x3 Basketball | 16–17 May | Hiwa Recreation Centre, Auckland |
| Volleyball | 11–12 July | Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North |
| Futsal | 9–11 August | Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch |
| Ultimate | 29–30 August | Venue to be confirmed, Christchurch |
| Basketball | 11–13 September | Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch |
| Netball | 26–27 September | AUT North Campus Recreation Centre, Auckland |
2025 National Tertiary Championships results
Overall UTSNZ Shield placing for Victoria University of Wellington—7th
Overall UTSNZ Spirit placing for Victoria University of Wellington—2nd
| Sport | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing | Mixed—5th | |
| Badminton | Mixed—3rd | |
| 3x3 Basketball | 6th | 7th |
| Volleyball | 7th | 2nd |
| Futsal | N/A | 3rd |
| Ultimate | Mixed—6th | |
| Basketball | 7th | 8th |
| Netball | 8th | N/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.
In 2024, our university was awarded the UTSNZ National Tertiary Spirit award. Read the story— Success at UTSNZ for Te Herenga Waka.