WAIKATO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
WAIKATO SECONDARY SCHOOLS 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.
The 6-week competition is played every Thursday evening and starts in Week 10 of Term 3.
2024 SEASON
2024 SEASON INFORMATION
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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