The dates for the 2026 Koru Games have been confirmed - please see below:
Entries Open - Tuesday 28 April at 9:00am
Entries Close - Friday 24 July at 5:00pm
Day 1 - Tuesday 22 September 2026
Day 2 - Wednesday 23 September 2026
Day 3 - Thursday 24 September 2026
Please note: to allow as many schools to participate as possible, each school is welcome to enter one team per grade and if you have other teams interested, please fill out our waitlist form and we will be in contact once registrations close. If you have entered more than one team per grade, extra teams will be removed.
We love how team sport has impacted our lives, which has motivated us to create a multi-day, multi-sport tournament for Year 7 & 8 children from Selwyn, Canterbury and South Island kura.
We believe that children with the opportunity to compete in this event will leave the event better prepared for their future sporting development and endeavours. Our focus on individual skill development is evident in the format of each sport. We acknowledge that competition will be inherent in the Games culture, while a strong ethical, “Fair Play”, base will also be reinforced.
The sports included in 2026 will be Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Dodgeball, Football, Futsal, Goalball, Hockey, Kī-o-Rahi, Korfball, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Pickleball, Rip Rugby, Table Tennis, Touch, Ultimate (frisbee), Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball. All sports will be hosted at venues across the Selwyn District, including Lincoln, Rolleston and Lincoln University.
The Koru Games is a South Island Year 7 and 8, multi-day sports tournament, hosted by Selwyn Sports Trust in the Selwyn District.
Koru Games Sports
We are excited to offer 19 sports at the 2026 Koru Games, providing opportunities for students from across the South Island to come together, build connections and enjoy being active in a supportive team environment, right here in Selwyn! Each sport is designed to encourage teamwork, participation and connection.
Click on a sport below to find out more about what’s on offer for 2026!
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