18U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2026 Event 

Tournament Dates/Locations:

• Division 1 - 16-19 July - Wellington (Boys and Girls) 
• Division 2 - 4-7 July - Auckland (Boys and Girls)

Venue details and division allocations will be confirmed closer to the competition start date. In the meantime, we recommend making refundable travel and accommodation arrangements to ensure flexibility until venues and team numbers are confirmed.

For convenience, we suggest booking accommodation in central areas with accessible commutes to all likely venues:

• Wellington events: Te Ngaengae Pool & Fitness (Lower Hutt), Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (Kilbirnie)

• Auckland events: Epsom, Greenlane or surrounding areas

Team Entry

18U Division 1

• Entries Open: 13 April 2026
• Entries Close: 11 May 2026

18U Division 2

• Entries Open: 6 April 2026
• Entries Close: 6 May 2026

Entry Fee: $2500 p/team

Friendly Manager

• Friendly Manager - Team Entry Walkthrough Guide (.pdf document)
  Competition will appear on FM only during the entry period
• Friendly Manager - Team List Submission Walkthrough Guide (.pdf document)

Competition Draws & Schedule

• Will be available here

Competition Information:

• 2026 General - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
  Rules & regulations consistent across all national competitions
• 2026 18U Division 1 National Championships - Competition Manual (.pdf document)
• 2026 18U Division 2 National Championships - Competition Manual (.pdf document)

18U Division 1

• Competition Manager: Aaron Jefferson

18U Division 2

• Competition Manager: Henry Whitfield

Key Dates

2024 Competition Photos

• GeoSnapShot Albums (external link)
• Password: U18Nats2024

PAST RESULTS

• 2025 FINAL PLACINGS - Division 1
• 2025 FINAL PLACINGS - Division 2
• 2024 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2023 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2022 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2021 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2020 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2019 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2018 FINAL PLACINGS
• 2017 FINAL PLACINGS