Volleyball Victoria participates annually in the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC). This is a State based National Championships that represents the highest level of volleyball available at the U19 and U23 age groups.

A reminder that as per the Volleyball Victoria State Team Policy, athletes cannot participate in the State Team Program outside of their age group. All athletes must trial in their specific age group, therefore Youth aged athletes cannot trial for Juniors.

Trials to be held at State Volleyball Centre, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong North

Trial Dates

April 30^th (open)

May 7^th (open)

Trial Times

Trials will proceed during 8-AM-5PM. Time slots TBD.

Divisions: U19 / U23

TRIAL REGISTRATION

• All athletes that would like to trial must register online and complete the Athlete Agreement.
• The trial fee of $40 must be paid prior to the commencement of trials.
• The 2 Trials for 2023 will be OPEN trials for anyone to register. If you miss the 1^st trial, you may still register for the 2^nd trial.
• Squad selections will be announced on the Volleyball Victoria website after the 2^nd trial.
• Squads may train together for 2 weeks before teams are then selected from relevant squads.
• Training will be predominately at the State Volleyball Centre as well as possible participation in local tournaments.

Age Groups:

Athletes can only trial for State Teams in their specific age group.
U19: Must be born in 2005
U23: Must be born in 2004, 2003, 2002 & 2001

*athletes born in 2006 or later cannot trial for Junior and must trial for their specific age group in the Youth Program.

WHAT TO WEAR
Athletes are not to wear ANY National, State (any state), Academy uniforms at these selection trials. Athletes will be asked to change if they wear any items from previous National, State or Academy teams. Athletes will receive a Victorian training top as part of the trial fee. This top must be worn for the duration of the trials.

Coaches will be in attendance at the trials. It is expected that all athletes attend the above trials. If you cannot attend one of the above trials, it is expected that you advise the High Performance directly in writing.

michael.stevens@volleyballvictoria.org.au

SELECTION PROCESS
TRIAL >>>> SQUADS >>>> TEAMS & SHADOW ATHLETES >>>> TEAMS COMPETE AT AJVC

Victorian State Team squads will be selected from the trialling athletes. Squads will have 3 training sessions together before being selected to teams and shadow athlete positions. Teams and Shadow Athletes will continue up until the Championships.

TEAMS
Teams of 10 are selected to travel to the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC).

The number of teams selected for the program will depend on the number of suitably qualified and experienced coaches that apply to the program.
Volleyball Victoria will seek to enter a minimum of the following:

• U19: 1 team per gender
• U23: 1 team per gender

SQUAD ACCEPTANCE FEE
All athletes selected in the squads must pay a $300 squad acceptance deposit to confirm their selection in the squad. The $300 is non-refundable and will be deducted from the overall Athlete Levy should you be selected in a team to compete at the AJVC.

This fee will need to be paid immediately after the public announcement of the squads on the Volleyball Victoria website at the conclusion of trials.

Failure to do so may result in the athlete forfeiting their position in the program.

SHADOW ATHLETES
Any athletes that are not selected in a team to travel to AJVC in Sydney will assume the role of a shadow athlete. Shadow Athletes do not travel to AJVC but continue to train with their appropriate squad and may be given the opportunity to step into a team if an athlete withdraws from the program or is unable to participate in the championships for any reason.

Shadow Athletes are an important part the State Team Program and the individual’s volleyball development.

Shadow Athletes are only charged the squad acceptance fee. In the event that a shadow athlete is elevated into a team they would be subject to the full levy.

TRAINING
Training will be predominantly held on Sunday’s at the State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong but may include other venues. Training for a AJVC is highly important. Attending state team training should be of the highest priority. If you are unable to attend training for any reason, please contact your coach in advance.

All Sunday trainings will run for 2.5 hours and be held between 8am and 6pm.