WAIKATO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Waikato Junior Secondary Schools Championships provides an exciting opportunity for our junior athletes (year 9 & 10) to represent their school and compete against other teams from across the region. There are several divisions that will cater for all skill levels.

The Waikato Junior Championships acts as a seeding competition that leads to the North Islands Secondary Schools Championships in November.

2024 SEASON

WEEK 7 DRAW

WEEK 6 RESULTS

PREMIER DIVISION STANDING

DIVISION 1-4 STANDING

2024 SEASON INFORMATION

Week 1: Thursday 26th September
Week 2: Thursday 17th October
Week 3: Thursday 24th September
Week 4: Thursday 31st September
Week 5: Thursday 7th November
Finals Week: Thursday 14th November
The Peak (60 Kimbrae Drive, Rototuna)
Hillcrest High School Gym (141 Masters Avenue)
Fraser High School Gym (72 Ellicott Road)
Hamilton Boys' High School Gym (47 Peachgrove Road)
GAME FORMAT
Premier Division - Best of 3 sets (60 minute time-slot).
1st Division - Best of 3 sets but played to 30 minute time-slot.
Lower Divisions - Best of 3 sets but played to 25 minute time slot Generally 2 games + 1 duty per evening.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be in Year 9 or 10 and be under 16 years of age
As part of our ongoing mission to raise the level of play, all teams competing in Premier Division will be required to provide locally qualified referees at a minimum.
It is therefore a requirement for all teams in Premier Division to have numbered uniforms and be able to complete scoresheet and be understand the match protocols.
Match Protocol: Both teams hitting at the net together. Total 4 mins including serving.

2024 BOYS' CHAMPIONS
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
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STAR 7 TOURNAMENT TEAM
Alex Grobbelaar - Te Awamutu College
Raymian Pillay - Te Kauwhata College
James Clunie - Hamilton Boys’ High School
Lucah O’Donnell - Hamilton Boys’ High School
Paul Gombocz - Hillcrest High School
Kirill Petko - Hillcrest High School
MVP: Patrick Plamus - Hillcrest High School
2024 GIRLS' CHAMPIONS
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
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STAR 7 TOURNAMENT TEAM
Addison Tuhakaraina - Matamata College
Sian Beare - Te Awamutu College
Lesley Makihele - Hamilton Girl’s High School
Sofia Tovio-Smith - Hamilton Girl’s High School
Taylor Murdock - Hillcrest High School
Leila Steward - Hillcrest High School
MVP: Micaela Barnes - Hillcrest High School
PAST BOYS' CHAMPIONS
2024 - Hillcrest High School
2023 - Hamilton Boys’ High School
2022 - Hillcrest High School
2021 - Tokoroa High School
2020 - Hamilton Boys’ High School
2019 - Hillcrest High School
2018 - Hillcrest High School
2017 - Hillcrest High School
2016 - Hillcrest High School
2015 - Hamilton Boys’ High School
2014 - Hillcrest High School
2013 - Hillcrest High School
PAST GIRLS' CHAMPIONS
2024 - Hillcrest High School
2023 - Matamata College
2022 - St. Peter’s Cambridge
2021 - Hamilton Girls’ High School
2020 - Matamata College
2019 - Te Awamutu College
2018 - Fraser High School
2017 - Hamilton Girls’ High School
2016 - Matamata College
2015 - Matamata College
2014 - Matamata College
2013 - Fraser High School