Canberra’s Michael Fitzpatrick recently returned from the 2023 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. As an experienced referee, the sport has taken him to a number of locations across the world, and at this tournament he was attending alongside fellow Australians technical delegate Glenn Steward, jury member Weiping Wei and referee delegate Stephan Giugni OAM. Volleyball Australia caught up…
Volunteers are at the heart and soul of Volleyball Australia. Volleyball clubs, state associations and national events would not be what they are today without the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who bring them to life. As we celebrate National Volunteers Week from 15 – 21 May, 2023, Volleyball Australia says a big thank you to all volunteers involved in our…
The Volleyball Australia Referee Committee (VARC) is an advisory committee that provides leadership, direction and technical advice to Volleyball Australia on refereeing and officiating in Australia. The VARC focuses its advice on the areas of pathways, education and technical developments as it continually seeks ways to improve and develop the sport nationally. Under the guidance of Chair George Chalhoub, the…
World Volleyball Pro Tour Futures – Australian TeamsVolleyball Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest for Australian teams to be considered for entry into the World Volleyball Pro Tour Futures event at Coolangatta, Queensland on 29 March to 2 April 2023. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 17 February 2023. For eligibility requirements and to submit your expression of interest,…
We all know that international and domestic competitions don’t happen without the hardworking and dedicated officials who are on the courts for every single game, ensuring the athletes have a fair and fantastic experience. Volleyball Australia recognises and congratulates the 29 referees who have been appointed to the Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest, starting in Torquay, Victoria on Wednesday 23…
Looking back at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, it wasn’t just our two Aussie teams that proudly represented the green and gold on British sand. If you looked closely at the broadcast, you may have noticed another Aussie on the sidelines, with Tanya Kowald as an event referee. An experienced Australian referee, Kowald has officiated at a number of international…
An exciting opportunity exists for a National Education Manager at Volleyball Australia, based at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the National Education Portfolio in line with the Volleyball in Australia Strategic Plan and Volleyball Australia Participation Plan. Please see attached the position description for details of the role. Applicants should…
Volleyball Australia working together with the State and Territory Volleyball Associations, has transitioned to a new platform (RevolutioniseSPORT) to manage Coach and Referee Accreditations. You now have the capability to complete, renew and upgrade your Volleyball Australia accreditations, as well as access your certificates at any time. Find the links to your state or territory volleyball association’s portal through theses…
Volleyball Australia are seeking expressions of interest for the upcoming summer, for beach events referees and officials. Expressions of interest close 12 December 2021. Find out more
After the challenges of the last 18 months, Australian international referee Carla Hoorweg was excited but also challenged to find herself out of Aussie lockdown but thrown into hotel lockdown in Thailand with exemptions to enter an environment of booming music and loud crowds and some volleyball surrounding her. Hoorweg was one of the referees appointed by the Asian Volleyball…
