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 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.

2025 UTSNZ National Tertiary Championships calendar

The full schedule of National Tertiary Championship events for 2025 are yet to be announced.

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
Rowing18–19 AprilLake Ruataniwha, TwizelContact the club
Badminton3–4 MayAuckland Badminton StadiumRegister to trial
3x3 Basketball17–18 MayMore FM Arena, DunedinRegister to trial
Volleyball5–6 JulyTe Rauparaha Arena, PoriruaRegister to trial
Futsal26–28 JulyCentral Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston NorthRegister to trial
Ultimate30–31 AugustLloyd Elsmore Park, AucklandContact the club
Basketball12–14 SeptemberHiwa, University of Auckland Recreation CentreRegister to trial
Netball27–28 SeptemberChristchurch Netball CentreRegister to trial

2024 National Tertiary Championship Results

Overall UTSNZ Shield placing for Victoria University of Wellington—7th
Overall UTSNZ Spirit placing for Victoria University of Wellington—1st
SportWomenMen
RowingMixed—5th
BadmintonMixed—2nd
3x3 Basketball7th7th
Volleyball7th4th
Futsal1st6th
UltimateMixed—5th
Basketball6th7th
Netball7thN/A
National Tertiary Football Cup1stN/A
Oceania qualifiers for the FISU University World Cup2ndN/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.

Register your interest now

In 2024, our university was awarded the UTSNZ National Tertiary Spirit award. Read the story— Success at UTSNZ for Te Herenga Waka.