The Northern Zone Qualifying Tournaments are school-based tournaments used to encourage participation of all schools that are within the Northern and Mid-Northern Zones.

The Tournaments are also used as a qualifying process for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Underwater Hockey Championships (Schools Nationals). The Tournaments are required to fulfil the School Sports New Zealand Guidelines.

Championship Competition

The top four teams in each grade qualify to attend the Schools Nationals.

Details of the Grades:

Senior Girls: Open to all female students under 19 years of age at 1 January.

Senior Open: Open to all students under 19 years of age at 1 January.

The 2023 Championship Tournament will be held as follows:

When: 8.00am Saturday 22nd June to 3.00pm Sunday 23rd June 2024

(actual timings subject to draw)

Where: Baywave Aquatic Centre, Mt Maunganui , Tauranga

* Entry & Event Information & Documents https://www.underwaterhockeynz.com/newsarticle/89817?newsfeedId=1030051
* Health & Safety Plan https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=15a98e04-93ce-4000-9ff5-5de723c378d7