U17 & U19 Beach IPC
The U17 and U19 Beach IPC Programme is an important part of Volleyball Bay of Plenty’s representative pathway, giving young athletes the opportunity to represent the Bay and compete against other regions from across New Zealand.
The programme is open to athletes with beach volleyball experience as well as indoor players looking to develop their skills on the sand. Athletes receive quality coaching, train alongside other representative players, and have the opportunity to develop their game in a competitive environment.
Event Details
Trial Details
Dates:
U19 Athletes: Both the 14th and 15th of November 2026
U17 Athletes: Only the 14th of November 2026
Location
Mount Maunganui Main Beach by the Commons Ave toilet block.
Trial cost
$50 per U17 player.
$90 per U19 player.
You do not need a partner to trial!
Trial registration
Registrations to trial will open on the 28th of September 2026.
Age Group Criteria
U17 athletes - born in 2011 or later - can't turn 17 in 2027.
U19 athletes - born in 2009 or later - can't turn 19 in 2027.
Coaches
We have some of the best NZ beach athletes coaching our IPC programme this season! All are involved with the NZBT and NZ High Performance programmes.
Please bring appropriate clothing for the trial as well as sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and food/water.
Session times
We expect players to attend as many sessions as possible. We understand that this isn’t always possible, so please let us know on the registration form if you are unable to attend a session.
Saturday the 14th of November - Both Age Groups
U17 and U19 girls
Please sign in at 8:10am.
Session 1: 8:30am - 10am.
Session 2: 12:30pm - 2pm.
U17 and U19 boys
Please sign in at 10am.
Session 1: 10:20am - 11:50am.
Session 2: 2:20pm - 3:50pm.
Sunday the 15th of November - U19 Athletes Only
U19 Girls
Session 1: 8:30am - 10am.
Session 2: 12:30pm - 2pm.
U19 Boys
Session 1: 10:20am - 11:50am.
Session 2: 2:20pm - 3:50pm.
Registrations close on Thursday, the 9th of November 2026.
Training and Tournament Details
The information below is for athletes who are selected for the squad competing at the tournament in early 2027.
Training camp dates:
28th and 29th of November 2026, Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
3rd and 4th of December 2026, Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
10th and 11th of December 2026, Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
6th and 7th of January 2027, Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
Session times (both days for both camps):
U17 and U19 girls
Session 1: 8:30am - 10am.
Session 2: 12:30pm - 2pm.
U17 and U19 boys
Session 1: 10:20am - 11:50am.
Session 2: 2:20pm - 3:50pm.
Tournament dates
The 11th, 12th and 13th of January 2027.
Tournament location
Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
Training and tournament fees
$350 per player. The programme will run over a longer period this year, with the fees reflecting additional administration, coaching, and general programme running costs.
You will be notified via email if you make the squad. The training and tournament fees are due only after you are selected, and we will set up a payment schedule for everyone.
2026 IPC beach results
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