Main Venue: Avonside Girls' High School
Recommended Hotels
We recommend staying at the Novotel Cathedral Square or Ibis Christchurch. Please use the Accor website or an online travel agent to book the rooms.
Ground Transportation
Shuttle buses will depart for the venues from the Novotel Cathedral Square each day and return to the same location once the events end. The charges for the shuttle bus are USD 80 per person for the duration of the event. Bookings are closed.
Invitation Letters
If your delegation requires a specific invitation letter for visa purposes, we would be happy to issue one after your delegation registers for the Global Round. Please email us at [email protected]
Tournament of Champions Qualification
Scholars at the Christchurch Mini Global Round will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 Tournament of Champions, taking place Nov 12-18, 2026. Qualifiers will be announced at the Closing Ceremonies.
We ask that delegations who are interested in attending the ToC to keep in mind the amount of time required to organize US visas, school permission, and other necessary arrangements when selecting a Global Round to attend.
Scholar's Show performers: sign-up will take place after the Opening Ceremony