Athletes seeking selection in the 2027 Victorian State Teams for the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships are invited to register for the selection trials in November by completing this registration form.

All athletes trialling must be 2026 Volleyball Victoria members (Minimum level: RECREATIONAL).

Athletes selected to eventual squads will be required to hold 2026 Full U18 Membership 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, from March 15-18, 2027.

• U14: Must be born in 2014-2017

• U15: Must be born in 2013

• U16: Must be born in 2012

• U17: Must be born in 2011

• U18: Must be born in 2010

TRIAL INFORMATION:

All athletes who would like to trial must register online and complete the Athlete Agreement.

The trial fee of $60.00 (+ RevSport Fee) must be paid prior to participating in trials.

Registrations close Friday 13th November at 12:00pm. A $5 late fee may apply to any registrations accepted after the registration deadline.

Trial sessions will be held across the following dates:

• Saturday 7th November - South Melbourne Beach Courts

• Tuesday 10th November - State Volleyball Centre Indoor Beach Courts (TBD)

• Saturday 14th November - South Melbourne Beach Courts

• Tuesday 17th November - State Volleyball Centre Indoor Beach Courts (TBD)

Exact trial times and age group allocations are currently being finalised.

Athletes may not be required to attend every date listed above. Trial groups may be split across different dates, venues and session times depending on registration numbers and age groups.

All registered athletes will be advised of their allocated trial dates and times prior to their session.

Trials at South Melbourne will be held at South Melbourne Beach Courts, Albert Park, VIC. Indoor trial sessions will be held at the State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong.

*PAIRINGS/TEAMS ARE DECIDED BY VOLLEYBALL VICTORIA COACHES

Sun protection is recommended for all athletes attending outdoor trials. 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) or 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 throughout the trials. It is expected that athletes attend all trial sessions allocated to their age group. Athletes must attend a minimum of one trial to be eligible for selection.

If you cannot attend an allocated trial date, please complete the trial unavailability form here:
https://form.jotform.com/252747144266865

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 trialling athletes. Squads will train for multiple sessions together before athletes are selected into travelling teams and shadow athlete positions.

Shadow Athletes will continue training with the program up until the Championships. Selected 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 trialling 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 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 of the State Team Program and provide athletes with 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 travelling team, they will be subject to the full athlete levy.

TRAINING

Trainings will be held at South Melbourne Beach Courts or the State Volleyball Centre indoor beach courts on selected weekdays and weekends.

Training starts immediately after trials and runs until the Championships in March, with a break over the Christmas holiday period.

Alternate arrangements will be made in the event of inclement weather where required.

State Team training for AYBVC is compulsory and not optional. Attending State Team training should take priority over other sporting commitments.

A training calendar will be provided once training squads have been selected.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The estimated levy for 2027 is expected to be between $2,500-$3,000 per athlete.

All athletes selected in the squads must pay a $330 squad acceptance fee in the week following selection to confirm their position in the squad.

The $330 is non-refundable and will be deducted from the overall Athlete Levy should you be selected to compete at 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.

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:

Mitchell Broom
Performance Pathways Manager
mitchell.broom@volleyballvictoria.org.au