Event Sanctioning Process

This page provides information for Event Organisers of school sports events that need to be sanctioned by School Sport New Zealand (SSNZ).

From July 2025 onwards, SSNZ is using a more streamlined method for Event Organisers to apply for school sports events to be sanctioned and added to the national calendar. The process is similar to last year but there are some notable improvements as outlined below.

Key actions to get your event sanctioned

  1. Ensure your organisation has approval from School Sport New Zealand to operate sanctioned events. You only need to do this once. If you're unsure, contact SSNZ or complete this form
  2. Login to the Sporty dashboard for your organisation. If you don't know your Sporty login, contact support@sportsground.com
  3. Click the Events Management tile, then click the button to Add Event or Copy Event: You'll see a Sanctioned Event Application form to complete
  4. Complete the Sanctioned Event Application form: The details you provide here will display on the SSNZ calendar for your event
  5. Submit your Sanctioned Event Application form: It will be reviewed by SSNZ for approval. Once approved, it will display on the SSNZ calendar

These steps are explained in detail below. SSNZ is also giving Event Organisers the ability to freely use an event entry method provided by Sporty (optional).  Further information is below.

Note: these instructions assume that you have been approved by SSNZ to organise sanctioned events and you have a Sporty login. If not, please follow the directions above and then follow the steps below once you’re done.

STEP 1 - Complete a Sanctioned Event Application form


STEP 2 - Save a draft or submit the form


STEP 3 - Set the form to notify SSNZ once fully complete


STEP 4 - After the event, submit the Event Report


Optional - Use an Event Entry form from Sporty


If you are unsure how to complete the event sanctioning application form, contact School Sport NZ for assistance.  If you need technical support using the system, please contact support@sportsground.com and provide your mobile number so one of the team from Sporty can call you.