Buddy team
A buddy team story will live here
Reserved for a buddy-team pair — printed once they both say yes.
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A values-led youth sport movement
World-class experiences for young people — sport is the vehicle, connection is the legacy. From New Zealand to the world.
From a home town in Aotearoa New Zealand — to the world.
Find your Globals event
Choose yours. Every event shares the same DNA — opening and closing ceremonies, buddy teams, our sportsmanship points system, zero-waste, and the shared experience of travel.
The four values
Sportsmanship, sustainability, empowerment and enjoyment — operationalised at every event, and measured.
The four values · every Globals event
We reward more than winning. Our points system measures behaviour on and off the field — for players, supporters and management.
Referee’s marks · sample
Every event is zero-waste. In 2025 we diverted over 91% of waste from landfill — and 96% at our football event — with Without Waste.
Waste scoreline · 2025
91%+ diverted
For many, Globals is the first time they leave their home region. New places, new people, new confidence.
Buddy teams, ceremonies, travel and new friendships — remembered long after the final whistle.
Buddy draw · every event
Your teamA team from another town
The Global Games impact
Numbers that matter to partners, councils and host regions — reach, ambition and operational delivery.
400,000+
people connected to date
Teams travel to Globals from
Figures drawn from Global Games events to date, including 2025. Full impact and sustainability reporting is available to partners and host councils on request.
Sustainability · Without Waste
Sustainability isn't a slogan at Globals — it's operational. Every event is run zero-waste in partnership with Without Waste, and the numbers back it up.
Waste scoreline · 2025
Delivered with Without Waste — measured at every Globals event. Full waste-diversion reporting is available to partners and host councils.
The stories behind Globals
Behind every event is a young person leaving home for the first time, a buddy team from two different towns, a friendship made across an ocean. Real, consented stories are being gathered now — never invented, always with permission.
Globals programme · Issue 01 · Queenstown 2025
In this issue
A buddy team story will live here
Reserved for a buddy-team pair — printed once they both say yes.
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An international story will live here
Reserved for a travelling team's story — printed with their permission.
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A team manager story will live here
Reserved for a team manager's words — printed with their permission.
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Share your Globals story
From New Zealand to the world
Whether you're bringing a team, planning a trip, or backing the vision — there's a place for you in Globals.
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