NRANZ National Championships

Every year in early January the NRANZ hosts the National Championships at Trentham Rifle Range Reserve, the Seddon Range, at which is contested the famous Ballinger Belt.

2026 NZ National Championship, 9 January 2026 to 17 January 2026

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Internet Banking

Internet Banking is now available.  Please use your name and affiliation number when making a payment to 02-0772-0074632-00 swift code BKNZNZ22

Card Payment Facilities will be available in 2026

Accommodation

The NZCIS is available for accommodation - please book directly with them.  See their website NZCIS.

NZCIS Accommodation for 2026 NRANZ National Championship:

NZCIS are hosting teams competing in the Asia-Pacific Men’s Lacross Championship in January 2026. Due to the number of teams the majority of their usual accommodation facilities are booked. 

NZCIS do have limited accommodation available for January 2026 but single ensuite rooms or Village Apartments will not be available. 

Please be aware that while the layout of the accommodation remains the same (king single bed with linen provided, shared bathroom facilities, and lounge area), a kitchen with full cooking facilities will now be available for your use. As a result, the price for these rooms will increase slightly by an additional $15.00 per night compared to previous year’s rates. 

If you would like to book a room at NZCIS please contact them as soon as possible as there is only a limited number of these rooms available.

Future Meeting Dates:

BALLINGER BELT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Seddon Range, Trentham, New Zealand

• 300 Metre Championship, Friday 9 January 2026
• Wellington Rifle Association Championship, Sunday 11 January 2026
• NRANZ Teams Event commences Monday 12 January 2026
• Championship Commences Tuesday 13 January 2026
• Championship Final Saturday 17 January 2026

BALLINGER BELT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2027

Seddon Range, Trentham, New Zealand

• 300 Metre Championship, Friday 8 January 2027
• Wellington Rifle Association Championship, Sunday 10 January 2027
• NRANZ Teams Event commences Monday 11 January 2027
• Championship Commences Tuesday 12 January 2027
• Championship Final Saturday 16 January 2027