Volleyball WA’s State Team Programs are an integral step in the volleyball pathway for athletes, coaches and referees in Western Australia.
In 2022, out of the 12 WA Indoor State Teams, six collected medals at the various National Championships:
- One Gold medal – U18 Girls (Australian Youth Volleyball Championships – AYVC)
- Three Silver medals – WA Steel Women (Australian Volleyball League – AVL), U23 Women (Australian Junior Volleyball Championships – AJVC), U16 Girls (Australian Youth Volleyball Championships – AYVC)
- Two Bronze medals – WA Steel Men (Australian Volleyball League – AVL) , U15 Boys (Australian Youth Volleyball Championships – AYVC)
Western Australia sent eight Referees interstate across the three National events to develop their skills and work towards obtaining Level 3 Referee Accreditation. WA Referee, William Dundas received National recognition by being named Referee of the Tournament at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships in Bendigo. VWA also appointed a pool of 15 Referees to coordinate the three Australian Volleyball League Home Rounds hosted by the WA Steel.
Across 12 State Teams, 21 different Coaches provided their time and expertise to the VWA Indoor State Team Programs to develop and lead youth, junior and senior athletes along their indoor volleyball pathway. Without them, volleyball in Western Australia would not be where it is today.
In 2023, Volleyball WA will be making selections for the following opportunities:
Australian Junior Volleyball Championships: 7-9 July, Sydney, NSW
- Head of Delegation
- U19 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U19 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U23 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U23 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- Referees selections are by invitation only through Volleyball Australia
Australian Youth Volleyball Championships: 18-22 September, Bendigo, VIC
- Head of Delegation
- U15 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U15 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U16 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U16 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U17 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U17 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U18 Women – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- U18 Men – Head Coach & Assistant Coach
- Six Referee Selections are available for this event via an application process through Volleyball WA
Australian Volleyball Super League: 12 August – 17 September, National
- WA Steel Women – Head Coach, Assistant Coach(es), Team Manager
- WA Steel Men – Head Coach, Assistant Coach(es), Team Manager
- Referee selections for home games available through Volleyball WA
Expressions of Interest are now open for Coaches who would like to be a part of the Youth & Junior Indoor State Team Programs in 2023. There are 24 Coaching positions to fill in these programs with both Head Coach and Assistant Coach roles available. Even if you’re new to coaching, you are encouraged to apply and continue working towards your Level 2 Coach Accreditation, which is a minimum requirement for all Coaches in the State Team Programs.
Deadline to apply is Sunday 5th March.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about getting involved with Volleyball WA’s State Team Programs.