Monday 7 – Tuesday 8 September 2026
Wednesday 9 September and Thursday 10 September 2026 will serve as the designated contingency days in the event of unfavourable surfing conditions.
Tay Street Beach, Mount Maunganui
NZ$80.00 per surfer
Friday 20 March 2026 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 7:59 PM
All registrations must be submitted online by each school’s designated Zespri AIMS Games Coordinator using their unique login code.
Email: info@nzaimsgames.co.nz
Students must be aged over 10 and under 13 years as of 31 December 2025. For the 2026 Games, eligible birth years are 2013, 2014, and 2015. Birthdates must be provided during registration.
There is no restriction on the number of surfers a school may register.
Students may enter more than one sporting code, provided they meet permitted code crossover eligibility.
Please note: No timetable adjustments will be made to accommodate scheduling conflicts between sporting codes. It is the responsibility of each school and the parents/caregivers to ensure that students’ chosen events do not overlap.
| Date | Event |
| Monday 7 September | Competition day |
| Tuesday 8 September | Competition day |
| Wednesday 9 September | Contingency day |
| Thursday 10 September | Contingency day |
There is no limit on the number of students schools can enter.
Each competitor will compete in a minimum of two rounds (5 heats in each).
Maximum 10 waves per surfer in each heat.
Top two wave scores combine to give total heat score.
Surfers with the highest combined score totals across the two heats progress to semi finals and finals.
Competitors must surf within the arena flags.
The top three place getters in each division will be presented with medals and certificates at the conclusion of the finals.