Team Announcement – 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Volleyball Australia (VA) is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Australia in the upcoming Pacific Mini Games.
Set to take place in Koror, Palau from 29 June through until 6 July, Volleyball Australia has selected four athletes to don the green and gold.
In the men’s competition Finley Bennett (SA) and Jed Walker (WA) will team up, as they look to strengthen their on-court connection. With three FIVB international events of experience as a pair, highlighted by their Bronze medal at the 2025 Coolangatta Futures tournament back in March,
With 16 FIVB Beach Pro Tour events of experience, Kayla Mears (QLD) will line up in our Women’s team beside Jasmine Rayner (QLD) – 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games silver medalist – making it the duo’s third international tournament together.
Our two Australian teams will be led by National team coaches Joey Yigit and Brianna Mears.
VA National Performance Director Craig Marshall said: “On behalf of Volleyball Australia, I’d like to congratulate Finley, Jed, Kayla and Jasmine on their selection to represent Australia in Palau.
The Pacific Mini Games is an important mutli-sport event for our athletes to demonstrate their skills, camaraderie and grow relationships within the Pacific region”
“This event offers a valuable opportunity for our athletes to continue growing their international experience and showcase the depth of talent in Australian beach volleyball. ‘
The Pacific Mini Games will be held in Palau from 29 June to 9 July with the Beach Volleyball tournament slated for 2 July to 8 July – click here for more information
Volleyball Australia’s national programs are supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment, helping our teams and athletes reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
Volleyball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:
Australian Men’s Team:
- Finley Bennett (SA)
- Jed Walker (WA)
Australian Women’s Team:
- Kayla Mears (QLD)
- Jasmine Rayner (QLD)
