Volleyball NT are excited to welcome EOI's for Athletes for the upcoming Australian Youth Volleyball Championships being held from 21 - 26 September 2025.

Volleyball NT welcome EOI's for Athletes who wish to attend trials and selection to represent the NT at the upcoming Australian Youth Volleyball Championships in Perth, Western Australia from 21 to 26 September 2025. 

Luke Seib President and Head of Delegation (HOD) for 2025 AYVC campaign also working alongside the below head coaching team.

Our Head Coaching Team

We are proud to have an experienced and passionate coaching group leading this year’s trials:

• Johannes Baluyot
• Lori Jeffery
• John Lay
• Bert Lukitsch
• Bayley Valentine

Darwin Trial Times

Saturday – Marrara Indoor Stadium

• Girls: 7:00am – 10:00am (Testing begins at 7:00am)
• Boys: 9:00am – 12:00pm (Testing begins at 9:00am)

Monday – Marrara Indoor Stadium

• Girls: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Boys: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  (Testing for those who missed Saturday will occur during these sessions.)

Alice Springs Athletes

Your trial times and location will be confirmed and shared shortly.

Tuesday 13th May 2025 Location TBA (evening session, time TBA)

Saturday 17th May 2025 Location TBA (morning session, time TBA)

Athletes are encouraged to attend both sessions, but this is not mandatory.

Estimated event costs, including flights, accommodation, uniforms and event registration is $3,500.00

Athlete Playing Positions

To assist our coaching staff with trial planning, please advise the following information before trials:

• Your current playing position (if applicable)
• Your preferred playing position (if applicable)

Positions may include: Setter, Passer/Hitter, Middle Blocker, Opposite, Libero, Utility (can do a bit of everything).

Also, please make sure your athlete profile is up to date.

Trial Payment

There will be a fee of $100 to attend the trial, and if selected in the NT team, will be deducted against the total event costs.

If you have not yet paid for the trials, please do so via the Event Page, by submitting your NT Sports Voucher, or by direct deposit.
We ask that all payments are completed before Friday.

Payment Details – $100 per athlete:
Account Name: Volleyball NT
BSB: 035 302
Account Number: 434 146

Please include the athlete’s full name as the payment reference.

How to Prepare for Trials

Be ready to perform your best! Here's how:

Before the Session:

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Stay hydrated
• Eat a balanced meal the night before

What to Bring:

• Full volleyball playing kit (shoes, socks, kneepads, etc.)
• Prehab/recovery gear (foam roller, bands, trigger balls)
• Two full water bottles
• Healthy snacks
• Personal medications (e.g., asthma puffer)
• Notebook for notes (optional)

Parent & Athlete Info Session – Friday Night 25th April 2025

An online information session will be held on Friday evening for any questions about the trial process or the trip.

📅 Date: Friday night (25/04/2025)
🕢 Time: 7:30pm CST
🔗 Join via Zoom: Click here to join the meeting

We appreciate your commitment and look forward to a strong turnout. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.