Cost, Schedule and MBVA Membership
Elite Squad
Tier 1
Tier 2 Transition
Tier 2 and 3
VBVA SENIORS | ELITE SQUAD & TIERS ONE TO THREE
You are playing at rep, state or national level… or 13+ and new to beach volleyball… or younger, but ‘technically’ ready to move up from our Juniors group?
We have several levels within the Seniors set-up – below you will find the breakdown – from our Elite group, to Tier Three beginners. If you’re representing your state, you probably know most of our crew… and we’d love to have you join us. If you’re a beginner, but too old for our Junior program, we have groups that will also cater to you.
We train year-round; through a Winter and Summer schedule. VBVA Senior training runs on a full size (8m x 8m) court, with full size match balls.
Of the kids who represented Victoria at the last three National Youth Championships, More than three quarters came from our program. All four of the past ‘Blue and White’ jacket winners have trained with, or are VBVA players.
VBVA is the best training option in Victoria for any young player to achieve their goals in Beach Volleyball.
Movement through Tiers in our Senior program is based on level, not age. We have a lot of exceptional talent, across a range of youth age divisions; if you are good enough to take the next step with us, we will move you up.
Places at our annual Sydney Camp are offered to our Elite and Tier One Senior players. More information about the camp can be found across the site.
Cost, Schedule and MBVA membership
In regard to cost, VBVA does not run on a ‘per term’ basis, choosing instead ‘per training’ payments. Our per training cost is $20 – holiday camps vary. Each VBVA Senior session runs for 1.5 hours. Spaces are limited, so confirmation of attendance each week is essential.
Our Summer training schedule will be officially announced in the final weeks of September. As a guide, we are likely to offer two weekday afternoon session as well as our regular Saturday training.
Our winter schedule is currently in operation, and runs on a Saturday from 8am – 12:30pm with specific guys, girls and mixed sessions across that time range. Sunday runs from 9am – 10:30am (Elite/Tier One Mixed) and 10:30am – 12pm (Tier Two/Three). If you want to get down to a training, call or text Brett 0422 978 870
VBVA does not have a ‘membership’, but we do require all participants to be a member of either the Volleyball Victoria (VVI) Spikezone program (see Spikezone page), or Melbourne Beaches Volleyball Association (MBVA).
An MBVA membership is $26 annually, paid through the Volleyball Victoria payment portal. The link will be here soon. The membership does not come with a participant pack, but insures your child during all training sessions with VBVA.
All VBVA Seniors receive a free T-shirt after their 4th session.
Want to get involved? Call Bam 0422 978 870 or email bam@vbva.com.au
VBVA Structure – Seniors
SENIORS Tier One | Elite Squad
This is our highest training level. To be an Elite squad member, you are regularly playing AAA on the open Victorian tour. You are stepping into, or already playing on the Australian Tour. Ages range from 16 – 21.
Through Summer, we offer our Elite group 3 weekly sessions – Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, as well as an alternating weekly male/female Elite specific session – also Saturday. We also offer video analysis of technique, and private training options.
Through Winter we offer two sessions per week – Saturday/Sunday, as well as an alternating weekly male/female Elite specific session – also Sunday.
SENIORS Tier One
To be a part of the Tier 1 crew, you are either on the cusp of AAA, regularly competing in open age AA on the Victorian tour, or making finals of strong A tournaments. You are setting goals to medal at junior nationals with an aspiration to play on the Australian Tour. Ages range from 14 – 21.
Through Summer, we offer our Tier One group 3 weekly sessions – Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday. We also offer video analysis of technique, and private training options.
Through Winter we offer two sessions per week – Saturday/Sunday.
SENIORS Tier Two | Transition
Our Tier 2 Transition crew are on the cusp of Tier 1. Whether it is age, or court smarts; our Tier 2 Transition players are getting ready for that next step. Our aim is, as the title suggests, to transition the players into the higher training tier without placing too much pressure on them.
These players have training sessions with both Tier 1 and Tier 2. They are usually competing at the top end of division A on the Victorian Tour. They are often aspiring to win their national junior age division. Ages range from 13 – 18.
Through Summer, we offer our Tier One Transition group 3 weekly sessions – Monday(TBC)/Thursday/ Saturday.
Through Winter we offer two sessions per week – Saturday/Sunday.
SENIORS Tier Two | Tier three
Our Tier 2 crew is quickly becoming our largest group. Across Tier 2 we have a wealth of players who have, or are currently representing Victoria at the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships. From players who have just made the step from Tier 3, all the way through to those closing in on a transition place into the Tier 1 set-up. Age ranges from 11 to 17… if you’re good enough, you’re old enough; age plays no part.
Our Senior Tier Three players are new to the sport, but outside of the ‘Junior group’ age range. They are 13 and above.
Through Summer, we offer our senior Tier Two/three groups 3 weekly sessions – Monday/Thursday/Saturday.
Through Winter we offer two sessions per week – Saturday/Sunday.
NB: Times may vary, so please join the VBVA Facebook group for weekly updates: www.facebook.com/groups/thevbva OR ask us for the link to our Whatsapp training group.