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About the Youth Champs

About

Amazing friendships, teamwork and camaraderie. Teams from all over Australia come together to battle it out for the 2026 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships title. Open to all Member States, teams will compete in the Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 Divisions.
Competition Information

Find out more about the divisions on offer, entry fees and the competition rules and regulations.

Why?

The Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (Youth Champs) is all about providing a competitive playing opportunity and an assisted pathway of development for young volleyballers around the country.
Our Team

Click here to meet the events team. Not playing but keen to get involved? Join our "Volleyteer" crew now to get in on all the action!

Key Dates

The Australian Youth Volleyball Championships is structured around a set calendar of key dates to create clarity and alignment for Member States to plan toward.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

8:00am - 2:00pm
Bendat Basketball / Gold Netball Centre

State Team Training

Each team will have a one hour court allocation for training. These will be allocated in collaboration with Head of Delegation once Nominations are closed. If teams DO NOT wish to train, please inform Tournament Director as soon as possible.

8:00am - 7:00pm

Team Photos

Rogue Gun Photography will be onsite to take Team Photos of every team. These photos are included in the entry fee and will be developed and distributed before the end of the tournament. Timings will be organised in line with training time.

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bendat Basketball Centre

Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships will officially be opened on the afternoon of 20 September 2026. The Opening Ceremony will be held at Bendat Basketball Centre, with flag bearers from all participating States kicking off the festivities.

8:00am - 10:00pm
Bendat Basketball Centre / Gold Netball Centre

Matches commence

Matches will commence from 8:00am, with final matches to be scheduled to start no later than 8:00pm. See competition draw for details.

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online

Technical Meeting

The Technical Meeting will be hosted as an online conference call for all teams to engage. A representative from every delegation is required to attend this meeting to get the latest information about the event.

8:00am - 10:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium / Gold Netball Centre / Arena Joondalup

Matches commence

Matches will commence from 8:00am, with final matches to be scheduled to start no later than 8:00pm. See competition draw for details.

8:00am - 10:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium / Gold Netball Centre / Arena Joondalup

Matches commence

Matches will commence from 8:00am, with final matches to be scheduled to start no later than 8:00pm. See competition draw for details.

8:00am - 10:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium / Gold Netball Centre / Arena Joondalup

Matches commence

Matches will commence from 8:00am, with final matches to be scheduled to start no later than 8:00pm. See competition draw for details.

8:00am - 10:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium / Gold Netball Centre / Arena Joondalup

Matches commence

Matches will commence from 8:00am, with final matches to be scheduled to start no later than 8:00pm. See competition draw for details.

8:00am - 4:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium / Gold Netball Centre / Arena Joondalup

Finals Matches

Matches will commence from 8am, with all Medal Matches and Playoffs held on this day. Final matches of the day will be scheduled to begin no later than 2:00pm.

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bendat Basketball Stadium

Medal Presentation / Closing Ceremony

Medal Ceremony will proceed the final matches on the day, with all Division Champions crowned, Individual awards presented, plus the announcement of the 2026 President's Cup winner.