Memberships
Don't forget if you have started playing or training anywhere in Tasmania recently, you have to be registered for 2025: : https://www.volleyballtasmania.com.au/registration
President’s Update
It’s been a while since last newsletter/update. Here’s a bit of a wrap-up since then.
BOARD: Following the 2025 Volleyball Tasmania AGM, which was successfully held on Saturday 31 May with 8 of 11 affiliated members (clubs and associations) represented either in person or online, the Board of Volleyball Tasmania comprised as follows:
Elected Director: Stephen Ibbott – President
Elected Director: Gillian Tomat – Vice President
Elected Director: Emilie Robles
Elected Director: Scott Loring
Elected Director: Vacant
The board is excited to announce that Josh Eickhoff and Jacinta Newman have recently accepted Volleyball Tasmania Board positions; Josh as Elected Director and Jacinta as Appointed Director. We express a warm welcome to them both and look forward to working together with the whole volleyball community toward our shared goals and purpose.
PLANNING: In July, member representatives from around the state gathered at Ross to progress crucial operational discussions that will help us to achieve our strategic goals. This work continues – so please make yourself known if you want to make a difference. It doesn’t matter how large or small your contribution is, every little bit counts!
VENUES: The Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub at Mowbray is being expanded – you may have heard something about this during the 2025 Tasmanian election campaign – we look forward to opportunities this may provide from 2026. The new Glenorchy Sports Centre at Claremont College has completed planning stage and tenders are open for construction. Read more on the Infrastructure Tas website.
The 2024 Annual Report has now been published and is accessible to all members at the following link: 2024 Annual Report
Steve Ibbott
President
Volleyball Tasmania End of Year Function
Volleyball Tasmania will be hosting a function to celebrate our fantastic volunteer network for the year and welcomes members, family and friends to attend:
Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
Location: The Function Centre, The Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell Street, New Town, Hobart
Time: Doors at 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
Dress: Cocktail
Further details and an event registration link will be shared soon.
WWVP Changes in Tasmania
From 1 April 2025, new Working with Vulnerable People Regulations come into effect meaning:
You can find out more information on these changes and what they mean for our volleyball sector in the RWVP Expansion Fact Sheet.
AYVC Tas Delegation
A delegation of 20x Athletes, 8x Coaches and Support Staff, 2x Referees and 1x Referee Coach/mentor represented Tasmania in Perth (WA) at the 2025 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships held from Sunday 21 September to Friday 26 September 2025.
While this was a smaller delegation than last year, it was clear to see the value in participation and the experience gained by coaches, players and referees alike has set them on a good path. Congratulations to all.
Open Training
Open training in Hobart continues to run from 12pm - 1:30pm most Saturdays at Elizabeth College. This training is open to all experience levels and is $5 per person per session.
Make sure you check the website and are following our Tasmanian Volleyball Community Facebook page for updates on this training as whether it is on or cancelled will be posted each week.
School Volleyball
Our Beach Schools Cup for 2025 has been locked in for the following dates at Kingston Beach:
Tuesday 25th November 2025: Grades 9-10
Friday 28th November 2025: Grades 7-8
Dates have been sent to schools, While the event is in the south of Tasmania, registration is open to all schools, so if you are a student, direct your teacher to the following event:
https://www.volleyballtasmania.com.au/events/317317
We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day, so if you are free and happy to volunteer some time (doesn’t need to be the whole day) please send an email to volleytas@gmail.com
Junior Development Program
Our Junior Development Program (JDP) has once again had a big year in 2025, in both Hobart and Launceston, and has seen positive attendance levels at all ages.
Our JDP is open to new athletes all year round so you can still join in Term 4. Feel free to come along and try it out or bring some friends along if you are already attending. Sessions are as follows:
Your JDP fee includes annual registration fee & insurance cover, so it’s imperative that this is paid as soon as possible. If you have not yet registered, you can do so via the following links:
Term 4 Junior Super League
We are hosting another Junior Super League in Term 4 catered to students from Grade 7 to Grade 10.
This roster will be held at Moonah Sports Centre on Mondays from 4-6pm, starting Monday 13 October and ending Monday 24 November 2025.
You can sign up as a team or express interest as an individual and we will aim to allocate you to a team before the roster starts.
Please see more details at the registration page: https://www.volleyballtasmania.com.au/events/313659
If you miss registration but are still interested in playing, please contact volleytas@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Echidnas News
Volleyball Tasmania is hosting a quiz night to help reduce the travelling fees for our Echidnas Squad members participating in this years’ South Eastern Volleyball Challenge (SEVC).
The quiz will be held on Saturday 18 October at the Elizabeth College Undercroft. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased individually or as a table of 8. Doors will be open from 6:30pm.
Tables are limited and expected to sell out quickly so register fast: https://www.volleyballtasmania.com.au/events/313275
The Echidnas SEVC Schedule for 2025 is as follows:
Round 1 – NSW 8 – 9 November 2025 at UTS and Perry Park
Round 2 – TAS 29 – 30 November 2025 at Moonah Sports Centre
Round 3 – NSW 6 – 7 December 2025 at UTS and Perry Park
Your Local League News
Burnie:
If you have any queries or are interested in volleyball and available rosters in Burnie, please reach out to the association via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BVAPUBLIC
Or via email: burnievball@gmail.com
Devonport:
Devonport Social and A/B Grade rosters are currently underway. Fixtures and results can be found at the following links:
There are also ‘come and try’ sessions. If you have any queries or wish to participate, reach out to DVA at volleyballdevonport@gmail.com
Launceston:
Launceston Men's and Women's A and B Grade rosters have just finished up. Results from the season can be found at the following links:
If you have any queries or wish to participate, reach out to NTVA at ntvasecretary@gmail.com
Hobart:
Hobart currently has their 2025 Spring Southern League running with all relevant information located on the following page:
https://www.volleyballtasmania.com.au/play/southern-league/
The 2025 Spring Social League is also underway with fixtures and results available at the following links:
For any queries about Southern League or our Social Leagues reach out to us at volleytas@gmail.com and we can direct you to the right people.
Beach Volleyball
Local:
The 2025 – 26 southern beach volleyball season is just around the corner and season dates have been set. Please see the season schedule below and all competition events will be open to registrations on our website very soon.
7 December 2025: King / Queen of the Beach:
13-14 December 2025: Round 1 (Sat 13 will be modified to cater for VTas EOY Function)
20 December 2025: Mixed 4s
3-4 January 2026: Round 2
17-18 January 2026: Round 3
24-25 January 2026: Masters
26 January 2026: Mixed 4s
31 January / 1 February 2026: Round 4
14-15 February 2026: Tas Open (2-Day Comp)
21-22 February 2026: State Champs
A social Monday Twilight Comp will run between 8 December 2025 and 2 Feb 2026 (with no games scheduled on the 26 January Public Holiday)
state/International:
The 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships will be held in Adelaide from 14 - 23 November 2025 and tickets are still available.
With less than 50 days to go until the event, now is the time to purchase your tickets via the link below. This event will host the best beach volleyball athletes in the world and tickets will disappear quickly after the drawing of lots (October 9) and the official match schedule release (14 October).
Other News
Active Tasmania:
Please view the Active Tasmania October 2025 Bulletin here
The key messages from the bulletin are listed below:
Active Tasmania invites public feedback on the Draft Strategy: She moves. She leads. She belongs. – Tasmanian Women and Girls Sport Strategy 2025–2032.
The Tasmanian Government has launched the Tasmanian Community Sport Facilities Portal, a new tool to guide future investment in community sport infrastructure statewide.
Active Tasmania is hosting networking events in October and November, both in Launceston and Hobart. These are not accreditation courses, but provide an opportunity to meet and chat with peers from within the sporting community. Register via the links available here: Training and events | Active Tasmania
Coaching and Officials (south) session
• Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
• Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Location: Magpie Room, Glenorchy Football Club
Coaching and Officials (north) session
• Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: Launceston City Football Club, Prospect Vale Park
Member Protection Information Officers (south) session
• Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: Anfield Room, Glenorchy Football Club Function Centre
Member Protection Information Officers (north) session
• Date: Monday, 24 November 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: Launceston City Football Club, Prospect Vale Park
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