2025 SKINS TOURNAMENT ENTRIES OPEN  

 

Welcome to 2025 and the biggest and best VB Skins Tournament yet. Another venue upgrade will see this years main competition hosted at the 8 court Selkirk Stadium on March 22 & 23 in another big step forward for Volleyball Ballarat that will allow most teams to play and socialise across a single venue.

 

Please visit our EVENTS page for more information or you can go straight to the REGISTRATION page.

 

As this will be the last opportunity to prepare for the start of State League, we are expecting in excess of 60 entries from new and returning teams and clubs in 2025 and entries will have to be capped, so get in early to avoid disappointment!

 

2024/25 SUMMER SEASON FINALS

 

This Monday is the last of the Summer regular season matches before finals begin on Monday 17th March. A reminder that there are no games on Monday 10th March due to the Labour Day Public holiday and long weekend. 

All teams in both A and B Grade will be involved in the first 2 weeks of finals with Grand Finals and MVP / All Star 7 presentations on Monday 31st March. We would love to see all teams present for the Grand Finals and the awarding of our inaugural All Stars.

The finals draw structure is available on the fixtures website and teams in each position will be confirmed after Monday’s final round results.

 

2025 WINTER SEASON

 

After the Summer Season Grand Finals, there will be a 3 week break for school holidays and Easter before the Winter Season kicks off on Monday 28th April. All teams and players intending to play in the Winter Season will need to have renewed their registration before they can take the court in round 1. 

2025/26 Registrations can be completed at any time via our Registrations page

If your team is NOT intending to return next season or would like to be considered for a different grade than you are currently playing, please speak to Damon on Monday night.

A reminder that we are also happy to support any team that can get a uniform sponsor for the upcoming new season to help cover costs. Sponsorship information can be found on our Partnerships page

Competition fees:
Adult = $10.00 per match
Concession/student = $7.00 per match

If you are new and looking to play volleyball, please contact us to find out if competition or training is right for you.

 

 

WOMEN’S COME AND TRY NIGHT:

 

Wednesday 5th May, we are holding a Women’s only come and try night at Loreto College from 6:30-8:00pm. This FREE session is open to females 16 years and older, regardless of experience, with a focus on some match play. 

The Association is keen to establish a women’s competition in the coming seasons that will allow our female members to play on an official women’s height net against their own gender. This will compliment our existng mixed division, not compete with it, so the more we get to these initial events, the more chance we have of making this happen. 

We encourage anyone considering attending thsi week to bring a friend!

It does mean that there will be NO Junior or Intermediate training on the night.

 

JUNIOR & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING:

 

Volleyball Ballarat conduct training sessions for a mix of ages and skill levels each Wednesday night during school terms. These sessions are run at Loreto College (1600 Sturt Street) in the Gonzaga Barry Centre, with entry via the pedestrian gate on Wendouree Parade (north-west corner of the lake near the Olympic rings). 

All sessions are coordinated by members of the Volleyball Ballarat Committee who have coaching qualifications and experience as well as Working With Children Checks.

 

6:00 – 7:00pm – Junior Training

For younger players and those new to the game wishing to learn the basics. These sessions incorporate a mixture of basic skill and technique practice and modified game play activities.

 

7:00 – 8:00pm Intermediate training

Players looking to progress their skills and transition into regular competition or move to a higher level of competition.

 

8:00 – 9:00pm – Senior Training

By Invitation for players in higher levels of competition or those preparing for representative tournaments and competition.

 

Training fees: $6 per per per training session which can be paid in cash or by card on the night. Full term invoices can be sent on request.

 

MEMBERS REGISTRATION

All participants in competition or training MUST be registered with Volleyball Ballarat and Volleyball Victoria and hold a current financial membership to play or train.

 

2024 Registrations are now closed, with 2025 Registrations available early February. Annual memberships are valid until March 31 the following year.  ALL current and new players will need to re-register or sign up as a new member prior to the end of March each year.

 

2025 prices are:

 

• Adult competition & Training – Full Year : $80.00

• U18 / Student / Concession competition & Training  – Full Year: $60.00

• Adult competition & Training – Single season (Winter or Summer only) : $55.00

• U18 / Student / Concession competition & Training  – Single season (Winter or Summer only): $45.00

•  
• Youth / Student training only: $40.00

 

 

THIS GIRL CAN – AND SHE DID! THANK YOU  

 

Volleyball Ballarat are proud to have support the THIS GIRL CAN campaign, with plenty of young girls and women turning up to a free training and game play session. A special shout our to Fiona Abbott for her organisation and Loreto College for their support in providing the venue free of charge.

 

 

 

 

 

Volleyball Ballarat recently held it’s 2024 Annual General Meeting and we would like to thank all those members who attended. We have an increased Committee following elections and would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following  members for putting their hands up to guide the organisation through the next phase of development:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of the meeting: 2024 Volleyball Ballarat AGM Minutes

 

 

 

 

 

2025 SKINS TOURNAMENT ENTRIES OPEN  

 

Welcome to 2025 and the biggest and best VB Skins Tournament yet. Another venue upgrade will see this years main competition hosted at the 8 court Selkirk Stadium on March 22 & 23 in another big step forward for Volleyball Ballarat that will allow most teams to play and socialise across a single venue.

 

Please visit our EVENTS page for more information or you can go straight to the REGISTRATION page.

 

As this will be the last opportunity to prepare for the start of State League, we are expecting in excess of 60 entries from new and returning teams and clubs in 2025 and entries will have to be capped, so get in early to avoid disappointment!

 

2024/25 SUMMER SEASON FINALS

 

This Monday is the last of the Summer regular season matches before finals begin on Monday 17th March. A reminder that there are no games on Monday 10th March due to the Labour Day Public holiday and long weekend. 

All teams in both A and B Grade will be involved in the first 2 weeks of finals with Grand Finals and MVP / All Star 7 presentations on Monday 31st March. We would love to see all teams present for the Grand Finals and the awarding of our inaugural All Stars.

The finals draw structure is available on the fixtures website and teams in each position will be confirmed after Monday’s final round results.

 

2025 WINTER SEASON

 

After the Summer Season Grand Finals, there will be a 3 week break for school holidays and Easter before the Winter Season kicks off on Monday 28th April. All teams and players intending to play in the Winter Season will need to have renewed their registration before they can take the court in round 1. 

2025/26 Registrations can be completed at any time via our Registrations page

If your team is NOT intending to return next season or would like to be considered for a different grade than you are currently playing, please speak to Damon on Monday night.

A reminder that we are also happy to support any team that can get a uniform sponsor for the upcoming new season to help cover costs. Sponsorship information can be found on our Partnerships page

Competition fees:
Adult = $10.00 per match
Concession/student = $7.00 per match

If you are new and looking to play volleyball, please contact us to find out if competition or training is right for you.

 

 

WOMEN’S COME AND TRY NIGHT:

 

Wednesday 5th May, we are holding a Women’s only come and try night at Loreto College from 6:30-8:00pm. This FREE session is open to females 16 years and older, regardless of experience, with a focus on some match play. 

The Association is keen to establish a women’s competition in the coming seasons that will allow our female members to play on an official women’s height net against their own gender. This will compliment our existng mixed division, not compete with it, so the more we get to these initial events, the more chance we have of making this happen. 

We encourage anyone considering attending thsi week to bring a friend!

It does mean that there will be NO Junior or Intermediate training on the night.

 

JUNIOR & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING:

 

Volleyball Ballarat conduct training sessions for a mix of ages and skill levels each Wednesday night during school terms. These sessions are run at Loreto College (1600 Sturt Street) in the Gonzaga Barry Centre, with entry via the pedestrian gate on Wendouree Parade (north-west corner of the lake near the Olympic rings). 

All sessions are coordinated by members of the Volleyball Ballarat Committee who have coaching qualifications and experience as well as Working With Children Checks.

 

6:00 – 7:00pm – Junior Training

For younger players and those new to the game wishing to learn the basics. These sessions incorporate a mixture of basic skill and technique practice and modified game play activities.

 

7:00 – 8:00pm Intermediate training

Players looking to progress their skills and transition into regular competition or move to a higher level of competition.

 

8:00 – 9:00pm – Senior Training

By Invitation for players in higher levels of competition or those preparing for representative tournaments and competition.

 

Training fees: $6 per per per training session which can be paid in cash or by card on the night. Full term invoices can be sent on request.

 

MEMBERS REGISTRATION

All participants in competition or training MUST be registered with Volleyball Ballarat and Volleyball Victoria and hold a current financial membership to play or train.

 

2024 Registrations are now closed, with 2025 Registrations available early February. Annual memberships are valid until March 31 the following year.  ALL current and new players will need to re-register or sign up as a new member prior to the end of March each year.

 

2025 prices are:

 

• Adult competition & Training – Full Year : $80.00

• U18 / Student / Concession competition & Training  – Full Year: $60.00

• Adult competition & Training – Single season (Winter or Summer only) : $55.00

• U18 / Student / Concession competition & Training  – Single season (Winter or Summer only): $45.00

•  
• Youth / Student training only: $40.00

 

 

THIS GIRL CAN – AND SHE DID! THANK YOU  

 

Volleyball Ballarat are proud to have support the THIS GIRL CAN campaign, with plenty of young girls and women turning up to a free training and game play session. A special shout our to Fiona Abbott for her organisation and Loreto College for their support in providing the venue free of charge.

 

 

 

 

 

Volleyball Ballarat recently held it’s 2024 Annual General Meeting and we would like to thank all those members who attended. We have an increased Committee following elections and would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following  members for putting their hands up to guide the organisation through the next phase of development:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of the meeting: 2024 Volleyball Ballarat AGM Minutes