2026 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships
Date: 20–25 September 2026
Location: Perth, WA
The Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (AYVC) is the premier national championship for youth volleyball athletes in the U14–U18 age groups. Queensland’s youth indoor representative volleyball teams compete annually, with Volleyball Queensland proudly defending the title since 2015.
Divisions & Eligibility
- U14: Born 2013 or younger
- U15: Born 2012
- U16: Born 2011
- U17: Born 2010
- U18: Born 2009
Membership Requirement: All athletes must be current, Full members of Volleyball Queensland (VQ) at the time of competition.
2026 Queensland Squad Trials
Trials for the 2026 Queensland AYVC squads will take place in May 2026. Final dates, times and venue information will be released once confirmed.
Athletes interested in trialling are encouraged to check back for updates.
For further information contact the pathways manager or phone 3367 1991
Emerging Athlete Pathways
The Emerging Athlete Pathways assists young athletes in Queensland who have competed at a State or State School Championship, National or National School Championship, or International Championship. Applicants eligible for support are those who have competed at one of the aforementioned levels in the past six months. All applicants must be under the age of 18 at the start of the tournament. As of April 1st, 2022 some slight changes have been made to the funding amounts:
• $500 for state or state school events (previously $200)
• $600 for national or national school events (previously $400)
• $800 for international events (previously $600)
Local Sporting Champions
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment when competing, coaching, or officiating at an official National Sporting Organisation-endorsed state, national, or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund
The Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund is a registered charity that supports young athletes aged 10 to 18 years old, whose financial circumstances would preclude them from otherwise participating at representative level for their state or Australia due to financial hardship. A $1,000 per scholarship will be awarded to each successful applicant.
