Family & Friends Programme Registration
Please note, registrations for Family & Friends Programme have now closed.
Family and friends who are planning on attending the National Summer Games should register online to ensure they have access to:
Official accreditation with reserved seating for the Opening Ceremony (invite below)
Christchurch New Zealand partner discounts on hotels, attractions, transport.
Please see the Family & Friends Newsletter (Nov 2025) which has all the information you need to know!
Accreditation Collection Points
We will have two opportunities for you to collect your accreditation:
Ilam Homestead (University of Canterbury)*
Wednesday 3 Dec | 1.00pm – 7.00pm
Thursday 4 Dec | 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Friday 5 Dec | 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Saturday 6 Dec |10.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 7 Dec |10.00am – 2.00pm
*Please note this is a volunteer pack pick up zone too.
Wolfbrook Arena – Opening Ceremony
If you are unable to collect beforehand, you can pick up your accreditation on arrival at the Opening Ceremony from 3.00pm. We strongly recommend arriving no later than 3.15pm if you need to collect it, so you have plenty of time to reach your seat for the 4.00pm start.
Can't collect at either of the above times or dates? No problem!
We will transfer the remaining accreditation to Parakiore Sports & Recreation Centre. Please head to the merchandise stand (location in the main foyer), during these times to collect:
Thursday | 9.00am – 4.30pm
Friday | 9.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday | 9.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday | 9.00am – 2.00pm
FAQ'S
How do we find out who registered?
Accreditation will be generic and not named - so please don't stress too much about who has registered under what name.
Who am I sitting next to at the Opening Ceremony?
Seating will be allocated as people arrive, Family and Friends seating is in a block - you will not be assigned a seating number.
What venues can I go to and watch sports?
Please ensure you visit this page to read all the details about what venues to visit, and where to park.
Can I attend the Opening Ceremony?
YES! Your accreditation you collect will get you into the Opening Ceremony, no need to get a ticket as well.
Please note, the Closing Party is strictly for club members and athletes with team accreditation. Please don't turn up as we would hate to turn you away!
We don't arrive until after the Opening Ceremony, how can we collect our accreditation?
We will update with some information on collection after the Opening Ceremony in due course and update on the website.
Opening Ceremony
You're Invited to Celebrate!
🗓 Wednesday 10 December
⏰ 4.00pm – 6.00pm
📍 Wolfbrook Arena
55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch
