Athletes seeking selection in the 2025 Victorian State Teams for the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships are invited to register for the selection trials in October at the South Melbourne Beach Courts by completing this registration form. 

All athletes trialling must be 2024 or 2025 Volleyball Victoria members (Minimum level: BLUE)
Athletes selected to eventual squads will be required to hold 2024 or 2025 Gold U21 Memberships for the duration of the program and prior to the first training session.  

Athletes are trialling for selection to the Youth Beach State Team Program. Athletes selected to travel will compete in the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships in Coolangatta, QLD, March 24-27, 2025.

• U14: Must be born in 2012-2015
• U15: Must be born in 2011
• U16: Must be born in 2010
• U17: Must be born in 2009
• U18: Must be born in 2008

TRIAL INFORMATION:  All athletes that would like to trial must register online and complete the Athlete Agreement.  The trial fee of $55.00 must be paid prior to the commencement of trials. Registrations close Friday 18th October, 12pm. A $5 late fee will be charged for any registrations post-deadline and prior to the second trial.  All registrations close 5:30pm Saturday 26th October.   

Trial dates & times are subject to change:

• Sunday 20 October, 9.30am-2.00pm (Girls 9.30am-11.30am, Boys 12.00pm-2.00pm)
• Saturday 26 October, 12:30pm-5:30pm (Boys 12.30pm-2.30pm, Girls 3.00pm-5.00pm)
• Saturday 9 November, 1:00pm-5:30pm (Girls 1:00pm-3:00pm, Boys 3:30pm-5:30pm)
• All trials will be held at South Melbourne Beach Courts, Albert Park, VIC (unless weather requires a shift to Dandenong Stadium, in which case will be advised well ahead of time)
• *PAIRINGS/TEAMS ARE DECIDED BY VOLLEYBALL VICTORIA COACHES

Sun protection is recommended for all athletes. Please bring, hats, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts, sunscreen, water bottles, shade etc.

Volleyball Victoria encourages athletes to wear general athletic attire at trials. 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.

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 Program Manager directly in writing. rebecca.carter@volleyballvictoria.org.au

SELECTION PROCESS:

TRIALS > SQUAD SELECTION > TRAVELLING ATHLETES & SHADOW ATHLETE SELECTIONS > TRAVELLING TEAMS SELECTION > TEAMS TRAVEL TO AYBVC

Victorian State Team squads will be selected from the trialing athletes. Squads will train for multiple sessions together before being selected to teams and shadow athlete positions. Shadow Athletes will continue up until the Championships. Teams will travel to AYBVC.

As per Volleyball Australia’s regulations, teams will be as follows:

U14: 4 players on court

U15: 3 players on court

U16 / U17 / U18: 2 players on court

The number of teams selected per age group is at Volleyball Victoria’s discretion and will depend on the number and quality of trialing athletes.

There will be no more than 5 teams per age group for U16, U17 & U18. 

SHADOW ATHLETES

Any athletes that are not selected in a team to travel to AYBVC in Coolangatta will assume the role of a shadow athlete. Shadow Athletes do not travel to AYBVC but continue to train with their appropriate squad and may be given the opportunity to step into a team if an athlete withdraws from a team or is unable to participate in the championships for any reason. Volleyball Victoria will always seek greater development opportunities for shadow athletes.

Shadow Athletes are an important part the State Team Program and provide the individuals the opportunity to develop their volleyball in a high level environment. 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

Trainings will be held at South Melbourne Beach or the State Volleyball Centre indoor courts on either Saturdays or Sundays. Training starts immediately after trials and runs until the championships in March with a break over the Christmas Holidays. Alternate arrangements will be made in the event of inclement weather. State Team training for a AYBVC is compulsory and not optional. Attending state team training should take priority over other sporting commitments.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The estimated levy for 2025 is expected to be between $2,000-$2,500 per athlete.

All athletes selected in the squads must pay a $300 squad acceptance fee in the week following selection to confirm their position in the squad. The $300 is non-refundable and will be deducted from the overall Athlete Levy should you be selected to compete at the AYBVC.

Referee Accreditations:

All athletes selected to compete at AYBVC are required to hold a minimum Level 1 Volleyball Australia Refereeing Accreditation. This cost is not covered in the athlete levy.

Athlete Eligibility: To be eligible for 2025 Victorian State Team selection, players must have a current Gold U21 membership with Volleyball Victoria. This cost is not covered in the athlete levy.

UNIFORMS

Uniform cost is not covered in the athlete levy. Uniform ordering will commence after Squad Selection. 

Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Rebecca Carter - Pathways Programs Manager 

rebecca.carter@volleyballvictoria.org.au