Police Festival of Rugby
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-28
Location: Grammar TEC, Orakei, Auckland
The 2026 Festival of Rugby is proudly hosted by Auckland Metro.
This is a 15 a side festival including five teams from across NZ. Counties, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Auckland.
The festival is all about enjoying the sport of rugby and the camaraderie of Police Rugby. There will be food, music and prizes.
Although a final has been included in the draw, rugby will be the winner on the day!

Police Sport National Fast Pitch Softball Tournament
2026-09-24
Calling all Police Softball players!
Entries are now open for the inaugural Police Sport National Softball Tournament. The event is being hosted at Meadowlands Park, Howick, Auckland.
We welcome men’s, women’s, and mixed teams from across the country. Gather your colleagues, form a team, and come along for a great tournament both on and off the diamond.
As an added opportunity, Men’s and Women’s National Teams will be selected from tournament participants to represent Police at the Annual Inter-Services Tournament.
To register: Please complete the SOFTBALL-Team-Registration-Form and return it to brendon.smith@police.govt.nz.
We look forward to seeing teams from across New Zealand take part in this exciting event.
Get your team together and have a go! 🥎

Police Sport Indoor Netball Championships
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-25
Venue: Action Central Indoor Netball Centre, Dominion Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland
6-10 players per team
Registration fees:
$30 per player – Police Sport member
$125 per player – non Police Sport member
Grades: Ladies social, Ladies open, Mix social, Mix open.
Prize giving and function will take place at the end of the tournament on the Friday.
Limited to 32 teams – first in, first served. Entries close 31 August 2026.
Please contact Natalie Heem (natalie.heem@police.govt.nz) for the registration form and more information.

Bay of Plenty Bowls Tournament
2026-09-26
Location: Whakatane Bowling Club 20 Merritt Street, Whakatane
Date & Time: 10am, Saturday 26th September
Format: Pairs tournament with at least 3 games. At least one member has to be a current or retired emergency service worker. Club has bowls available to use on the day (covered by entry fees). Afternoon tea provided. Prize giving and trophy presentation at completion.
Price: $40 per team.
Download the registration form here.
Event contact: Mike Chelley (michael.chelley@police.govt.nz)

Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games (APES)
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-17
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
For a week-long celebration of camaraderie, competition, and community. With over 70 sports, world-class venues, and a vibrant social calendar, the Games are a powerful display of the spirit, resilience, and unity of our emergency services personnel.
Please register online at apandesgames.com.au.
For more information, contact Kerry Fenton (kerry@policesport.org.nz).

NZ and South Island Golf Championships
2026-11-01 - 2026-11-03
Event Overview
Hosted by the Dunedin Police Golf Club and proudly supported by Police Sport and the New Zealand Police Association, this year’s championships will be held from 1-3 November 2026 at the spectacular St Clair Golf Club in Dunedin. Renowned for its breathtaking clifftop location overlooking St Clair Beach and the Pacific Ocean, competitors can look forward to three days of outstanding golf in one of New Zealand’s most scenic settings.
Get in Quick – Places Are Limited
The tournament field is limited to the first 120 paid entries, with any additional registrations placed on a waiting list. If you’re planning to tee off in Dunedin this November, don’t leave your registration until the last minute.
2026 Golf Champs – initial info pack – final
Police Sport 2026 Golf Championships Registration Form – final
Tournament Format
Competitors will contest a 72-hole stroke play championship across three days, while the Veterans division (subject to sufficient entries) will compete over 54 holes.
Players will compete in the following grades:

Senior

Intermediate A

Intermediate B

Junior

Ladies* (subject to entries)

Veterans* (subject to entries)

Gross and net prizes will be contested across all grades.
More Than Just Great Golf
The championships are shaping up to be another fantastic Police Sport event, combining quality competition with plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues from around the country.
Entrants can also look forward to:

Discounted practice rounds before the tournament

On-course BBQ and refreshment stations

Daily prizes, nearest-the-pin and long drive competitions

Calcutta auction and clubhouse raffle

Tournament dinner and prizegiving on Tuesday evening, included in the entry fee.

Please contact Iain Notman (iain.notman@police.govt.nz) for more information.

Police Sport North Island Touch Championships
2026-11-20
Location: Whangarei
Please contact Joseph Te Ao (joseph.teao@police.govt.nz) for more information.

Police Sport South Island Touch Championships
2026-11-29
Location: Christchurch
Please contact Andrew Hearne (Andrew.Hearne@police.govt.nz) for more information.

Police & FENZ National Athletics Championships
2027-01-27 - 2027-01-31
Location: Christchurch
Combined with NZ Masters and Oceania Masters.
For more information, contact Rob Lyle (robert.lyle@police.govt.nz).

Police Sport Tennis Championships
2027-02-01 - 2027-02-28
Dates are still TBC but will be held in February.
Location: Wellington
Please contact Weiwei Verran (weiwei.verran@police.govt.nz) for more information.

Police Sport Hockey Championships
2027-02-09 - 2027-02-11
Location: Wellington
Please contact David McCarthy (david.mccarthy@police.govt.nz) for more information.

NZ and North Island Golf Championships
2027-03-07 - 2027-03-10
Location: Wellington
Please contact Aaron Palamo (aaron.palamo@policesport.org.nz) for more information.

World Police and Fire Games
2027-03-12 - 2027-03-22
Location: Perth, WA
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the World Police & Fire Games head to Perth in 2027. Over 10 days, thousands will compete, connect and explore WA, where the spirit of service meets the thrill of sport and the adventure of a lifetime.
Registrations open 1 May 2026! You can register online at wpfg2027.com.
For more information, contact Kerry Fenton (kerry@policesport.org.nz).

Australian Police Winter Games 2027
2027-07-18 - 2027-07-23
Registrations are now OPEN for the 2027 Australian Police Winter Games!
📅 18–23 July 2027, Pretty Valley Resort, Falls Creek VICTORIA
The Australian Police Winter Games bring together the policing community from across Australia and New Zealand for a week of skiing, snowboarding, friendly competition and camaraderie on the mountain.
Importantly, you don’t need to be a sworn police officer to participate.
The Games welcome:

Sworn police officers and PSOs
Unsworn police employees and contractors
Retired and former police members
Eligible family members, partners and guests

Participants don’t need to be experienced racers either. The Games cater for a broad range of skiing and snowboarding abilities, and newcomers to racing are very welcome.
2027 Games Package
Our Games packages include:

Accommodation
Race entry and race course hire
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Evening activities and events
Access to discounted lift tickets for the week of the Games, courtesy of Falls Creek Resort

And, by popular demand, the 2027 Fancy Dress theme is Christmas in July! 🎄🎿
Early registrations are important
The Australian Police Winter Games are run by volunteers, and they have significant accommodation and event payment commitments in the lead-up to the Games.
Early registrations and payments by the nominated due dates are therefore extremely important and help the organising team meet those commitments and continue delivering the Games for our members.
Full package information, eligibility details and registration are available at: www.apwg.au
The event saw 53 participants at the 2026 Games, including sworn, retired, former and unsworn members, together with friends and family, and they’re keen to continue growing participation and representation from jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand in 2027.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the event organisers or contact policesport@police.govt.nz.
