Youth and Junior Western Australian athletes and coaches are taking the world by storm with nine athletes and two coaches selected to represent Australia at various international championships and qualifiers across Thailand, China, Bahrain and possibly Indonesia throughout the winter season.
These tours are a great opportunity for WA athletes and Australian teams to gain competitive international experience, with a dedicated focus on the Asian Championships and future World Championships qualification.
Congratulations to the following WA athletes and coaches on their selections.
Thailand Junior Volleyball Championships
Bangkok, Thailand | 16-24 April 2024
U16 Boys, Coaches – Jay Willcox (Mandurah Baptist College) & Samantha Shillington (Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
U16 Girls, Athletes – Keeley Davidson (Apex Volleyball Club), Erin Parker (Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championships
Jiangmen, China | 27 June – 9 July 2024
Jolie Du Plessis (Reds Volleyball Club), Caitlin Whincup (Balcatta Volleyball Club), Ella Schabort (Rossmoyne Volleyball Club)
Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championships Qualifier
AIS, Canberra | 23-30 July 2024
Harrison Buhler (UWA Volleyball Club)
Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championships
Bahrain | 21 July – 4 August 2024
Hayden Baker (Southern Cross Volleyball Club)
Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championships
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand | 16-23 June 2024
Rosie Alchin (Chequers Volleyball Club)