22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championships – Team Selection Announcement

Head Coach Cameron Bettenay, alongside the selection panel has selected a 12-strong player squad to represent Australia at the upcoming 22^nd Asian U20 Women’s Volleyball Championships hosted in Jiangmen, China. 

The Australian Team, consisting of 11 locally based players, including 2 current Volleyroos and 7 members of the Australian Volleyball Academy girls’ program, will gather in Jiangmen, China, starting from June 27^th. Australia have been placed in Pool A alongside hosts China, and Kazakhstan. The tournament is scheduled to run from July 1^st to July 8^th, 2024.

The U20 Women will need to finish 1^st or 2^nd in their pool to make it through to the quarter finals which would be Australia’s first appearance at an U20 Women’s Quarter Final in recent years.  

Head Coach, Cameron Bettenay said: “The selection process proved tough due to the remarkable talent and depth within the current wider squad of junior girls. As a coaching team, we faced some truly difficult decisions as we deliberated over our final selections. Each athlete showcased exceptional talent and dedication, making the decision-making process both rewarding and challenging.”

“What truly stood out was the unity and support among the girls. Their camaraderie and motivation for each other were evident throughout the process, demonstrating a cohesive and supportive team dynamic. It was inspiring to witness every member of the squad stepping up and putting forth their best efforts for selection.”

“He added, with our team now finalised, we are eagerly anticipating our upcoming journey to China, where we will have the opportunity to showcase our skills on the court against formidable opponents such as hosts China and pool opponents Kazakhstan. As a coaching team, we are confident in the abilities of our athletes and excited to see them rise to the challenge.”

U20 AUSTRALIAN SQUAD | 22^ND ASIAN WOMENS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS | 1 – 8 JULY

Tandia BRIGGS	Volleyball Queensland	AVA – St Benedict’s College	178cm
Kayla CANTRILL	Volleyball Queensland	AVA – Aces United	188cm
Genevieve D’ARCY	Volleyball Queensland	AVA – Cleveland District State High	189cm
Jolie DU PLESSIS	Volleyball Western Australia	Reds Volleyball Club	185cm
Chelsea DURBRIDGE	Volleyball South Australia	AVA – Brighton Secondary School	182cm
Josephine FOSTER	Volleyball Queensland	AVA – Norths Volleyball Club	192cm
Gemma MCNAMARA	Volleyball Victoria	AVA – Maribyrnong Secondary College	178cm
Sakura NAKADAI	Volleyball Victoria	Maribyrnong Secondary College	160cm
Ella SCHABORT	Volleyball Western Australia	Binghamton University	189cm
Caitlin WHINCUP	Volleyball Western Australia	Balcatta Volleyball Club	182cm
Chloe WALKER	Volleyball Queensland	AVA – Easts Volleyball Club	191cm
Cameron ZAJER	Volleyball South Australia	Brighton Secondary School	182cm