Christchurch Netball U16 Representative Campaign

The Christchurch Netball Pathways programme is designed to support players and volunteers with development opportunities.

These opportunities are designed to lift the mana of participants, encouraging them to learn, connect and grow.

The Christchurch Netball U16 Representative campaign is part of our Pathways programme

Announcement | Christchurch Netball U16 Representative Teams
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Tupuranga Championship | 31 May - 2 June 2025

Together, the Mid Canterbury and Christchurch Netball Centres welcomed players, coaches, managers, and umpires who participating in the annual U16 Tupuranga Championship in 2025. The purpose of this tournament is to offer the opportunity to grow and develop a large pool of players, coaches, and officials capable of successfully representing the Centres at a higher level. It is an opportunity to develop players with an age-appropriate, challenging competition that encourages fair and even participation.

In 2025, the U16 Tupuranga Championship was played at EA networks Centre in Ashburton, where the event was hosted by Mid Canterbury Netball and Christchurch Netball in partnership.

Twenty-three U16 representative teams gathered at this month's Tupuranga tournament, to connect, compete and grow

We paused to reflect on the role our partners play, in creating opportunities for our rangatahi

Partners like the Kiwi Gaming Foundation, who helped cover the cost of tournament venue hire, enable powerful experiences that lift the mana of our highly motivated rangatahi. Aotearoa Gaming Trust assisted us with the cost of uniforms. Pub Charity helped us with the cost of transport and accommodation in Ashburton.

Ngā mihi maioha | We are grateful for your support, which helps us reduce the cost of participating for our whānau and communities.

Our four Tupuranga U16 representative teams played three days of netball, winning 16 games, conceding two, with one draw between them.

We congratulate Team Whero, 2025 Tupuranga Champions, as well as our inspiring Pango, Mā and Mixed sides, and the outstanding management supporting their journey

View the Christchurch Netball Centre U16 Representative Team Policies and Procedures - click here 

For more information, please contact Christchurch Netball Pathways Lead Julia van Dyk, pathways@cnc.org.nz