VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIA APOLOGY TO FORMER WOMEN’S INDOOR PLAYERS – 1997-2005

 

 

Volleyball Australia has issued an apology to players who experienced distress during their time in the Australian Women’s Indoor Volleyball team between 1997 and 2005.

Apology to Former Women’s Indoor Players – 1997-2005

An independent review by Sport Integrity Australia found the athletes experienced:

  • an environment of fear;
  • unacceptable and punitive training practices;
  • inadequate complaints handling procedure;
  • lack of coach accountability; and
  • limited athlete support.

VA commends the bravery, resilience and patience of players who shared their experiences as part of the Australian Sports Commission’s Restorative Engagement process.

VA is committed to improving the practices and experience of all athletes within its national team programs.

To read the full apology, follow this link: https://bit.ly/VA-Apology

To see the Executive Summary and the Recommendations of Sport Integrity Australia’s Independent Review of the National/AIS Women’s Team Program from 1997 to 2005, follow this link: https://bit.ly/VA-IndReview

For more information on reporting avenues for members who witness or experience inappropriate behaviour while participating in the sport, follow this link: https://bit.ly/VA-Integrity

General Enquiries: enquiries@volleyball.org.au
Media Enquiries: media@volleyball.org.au