There are many tournaments available during the year for teams to participate in. Here is a list of the main ones attended by IBU junior teams.

KCU Easter Tournament

This is a great pre/early season tournament to get teams up to speed early in the season. This is a competitive tournament attended mostly by Wellington teams.

Location: Mazengarb Park, Paraparaumu

When: Pre/early season - March/April

https://kcu.co.nz/2018-easter-tournament-information/

Eastbourne Pavillion

Another great pre/early season tournament to get teams up to speed early in the season. This is a good tournament attended mostly by Wellington teams of all levels.

It is open to grades 8-14. The 2019 dates are 31 March (Sunday before the season starts) for Grades 8,10,12 and 14 and 7 April (1st Sunday of the season) for Grades 7,9,11 and 13. This will however be confirmed before the end of the year.

When: Pre/early season - March/April

Contact: eastbournefootballclub@gmail.com

Location

  • Williams Park – Grades 7-10

  • Bishop Park – Grades 11 – 12

  • Hutt Park – Grades 13 - 14

Entry Fee

  • Grades 7 and 8 $100 per team

  • Grades 9 and 10 $110 per team

  • Grades 11 and 12 $120 per team

  • Grades 13 and 14 $130 per team

Christchurch International Cup

This is a relatively new mid-season tournament. The facilities are world-class. 

When: Mid season - June/July

Entry fee: TBC

Western Suburbs

A good end of season tournament for all junior grades. They occasionally clash with Island Bay United junior prize giving.

When: End of season - September

Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th , 11th  and 12th

Location: Endeavour Park, Whitby.

Entry Fee: $150 per team

Taupo McCartney

This is the largest football tournament in New Zealand and a great way to end the season. Entries sell out quickly so you need to be on their mailing list to gain early bird access. The tournament is usually mid October and is located at Crown Park, Taupo.

The level of football is high and games are spread over two days. Teams should have a qualified referee although some are provided for the older grades.

Given the time of year, take shelter and sunblock. Even better, rent a marquee and BBQ.

Accomodation is always tight because it's a popular tournament so book early!

When: Post season - Mid October

Entry fee: $350 per team

Douglas Villa

A good end of season tournament for all junior grades.

When: Post season - mid September

Grades: 8-14

Location: Masterton

Entry Fee: $150 per team