Junior Programs & Registration Links

Before you get started .. here is some general information:

Hello and welcome!

This page is aimed at providing a one-stop-view of all our Junior Programs and how to register.

Our NBVA Junior Development Program is aimed at ages 10-18, and welcomes all skill levels;
Beginners looking to learn and love the game of beach volleyball, to those aspiring to represent their state and country in their respective age groups. These Programs include:

Term based Programs
Holiday Programs & Camps
Beach League – Junior Beach League (JBL)
Tournaments – Youth Beach Series (YBS)

If you aren’t sure about jumping straight into registration then please fill in our Junior Trial Form and select one of the first 3 Sundays of the Term (See Term Program Flyers with dates below).

NBVA is an affiliate of Volleyball NSW (VNSW) and Membership is required in order to participate in volleyball programs and events. Annual and temporary membership options are available. FAQ: Volleyball Membership is something you do once a year and provides you with a Volleyball Australia ID number. Program registration is for each activity / program you choose to participate in.

If you need to discuss your specific requirements please reach out to juniors@nbva.org.au.

We are located on Manly Beach at the volleyball courts (across from the ‘Manly Pacific Hotel’ now ‘Elysium’).

Membership

As an affiliate of Volleyball NSW, we ask that all participants formalize their membership with NBVA (which includes VNSW membership fees) and support the continued growth of our awesome sport! This will activate your Volleyball Australia ID (VA ID) which can be used across all clubs and systems.

2026-27 Membership Info: Choose the VNSW Membership level that suits your playing requirements (follow the link for more detailed information):

Annual U18 Recreational Beach for $42 ($42 VNSW + $0 NBVA)
or Temporary NBVA Introductory U18 Short-Term Trial $0 ($0 VNSW + $0 NBVA)

Parents – we would love to build our NBVA community of parent members so please consider joining also (eg. non-playing member $5.50 VNSW + $5.50 NBVA).

Term Program - Beginner & Intermediate (Sun/Tues)

The following sessions are open for registration to all beginners and intermediate players (10 years+). The main session is on Sunday. For those seeking to accelerate their progress we recommend doing two days Sunday + Tuesday. All Registrations can also be found in the NBVA Store. Please also ensure you annual NBVA + VNSW membership is up-to-date.

FAQ:

What to wear? Shorts, t-shirt, hat and sunglasses is ideal
Where to go? The south end of the volleyball courts at Manly Beach (court 8).This is across from the Manly Pacific Hotel. Look for the junior program banners and come down on the beach!
Check out the rego link for costs for the specific term
For weather updates please ensure you join the WhatsApp Chat or NBVA Juniors Program facebook page. Links can be found from the product registration page.

Term 1 - Sun / Tues - Beginners & Intermediates

Term 1 generally starts on the first Sunday after school has resumed.

Term 2 - Sun / Tues - Beginners & Intermediates

Term 2 generally starts on the first Sunday after school has resumed.

Term 3 - Sun / Tues - Beginners & Intermediates

Term 4 - Sun / Tues - Beginners & Intermediates

Term 4 generally starts on the first Sunday after school has resumed.

'Advanced' / 'Developing Advanced' Sessions - Please Enquire

Advanced sessions are for athletes who are aiming to compete in the upcoming beach season and are typically striving for state level teams of all ages (U14 – U18).

Developing Advanced Squads for the younger age groups (2013, 2014, 2015) for those who are absolutely loving their volleyball and are keen to do more than our 2 day program!!

There is a lot to look forward to with the Youth Beach Series kicking off in Manly on October 2nd/3rd and continuing on other Sydney beaches (each event is optional) each month. We will help form NBVA teams to for the Youth Beach Series, and are hoping to form teams from our squads to represent VNSW at the Australian Youth National Championships!! (Official NSW State Trials are mid October and the National Champs are mid March)

So, if your child is getting super excited about volleyball and wants to get more involved with extra sessions with more focussed development then please reach out to us (juniors@nbva.org.au) so we can help on their journey!

FAQ: Generally speaking, kids will still be involved in the 2-day beginner/intermediate program (or indoor). The ‘Developing Advanced’ session will be an extra session on either a Sunday or Tuesday after regular sessions, and on a Wednesday or Thursday after school depending on the term. Please let us know what will work for your busy athlete as we work to put these squads together!

We welcome all enquiries and will aim to find the right training group for you if these are full, or are not yet the right fit.

Holiday Programs - Camps for Beginners & Intermediates

Our Holiday Camps are open for everyone (ages 9 – 16)! This is a great chance to enhance your skills if you have already been playing, or to try beach volleyball for the first time with lots of fun games! Final camp information and details will be sent via email on the Sunday before the camp.

Key Times:

Sign-in: 9:15am
Start: 9:30am
End: 3:30pm

Reminders:

Wear your NBVA T-Shirt .. or if you don’t have one claim one at Sign-in!
Bring a water bottle, snacks, extra layers and light jacket in case of drizzle.
Where to sign-in & out: The main shelter tables across from Elysium Manly Hotel cross-walk (at N.Steyne & Denision). Athletes who sign themselves in can sign-out at the end.
Please join the WhatsApp group chat (link in the registration) for updates!

League - Junior Beach League (JBL)

We are excited to offer a local Junior Beach League ! The league is aimed at U14/U15/U16 ages and teams may be mixed age group and mixed gender. This is a great place to start playing games in a fun and friendly environment and for most of the players this is in addition to their Sunday lesson (*see discount coupon below).

Sundays 10:30am – 12:30pm ( same dates as Sunday term flyer)
Start: Sunday Aug 16th End: Sunday Sep 20th

Division 1: 2 a-side – Teams/players have some previous gameplay experience and are able to pass and return from the opposing teams serve.

Division 2: 2 a-side (or 3 a-side) – Teams/players have some volleyball training experience and are keen to play games! Note that some modified rules (such as free balls) may be included to facilitate rallies.

Steps:

Ensure you NBVA+VNSW Membership is up to date
Find your teammate(s)
Register and pay (mention your teammate(s) in comments). *
OR Register and pay for all teammates at once (and make financial arrangements with other parents).

* If you have registered for a Sunday Term training session then please apply the following discount on your league registration if you are doing both! Coupon: T3S+L45

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email: Juniors@nbva.org.au

Tournaments - Youth Beach Series (YBS)

The Youth Beach Series (YBS) is a series of tournaments hosted by the Beach Volleyball Clubs across Sydney. NBVA will typically host two tournaments in Manly each season (October and January) and other Clubs such are Coogee, Brighton Le Sands and Blacktown will host the others. For the younger divisions this is often the first opportunity to play in competition and many are still learning their skills so this is a great place to start – The Triple Ball division is designed for development. This tournament series is open to all levels and will include athletes playing in their first tournament to those aspiring to make the NSW state team!

These age groups align with the divisions they would play at March 2027 Youth Champs.

U14 /Triple Ball Division – born 2014 /2015 and younger (4 a-side) *with flexibility for older beginners
U15 – born 2013 ( 3 a-side)
U16 – born 2012 (pairs)
U18 – born 2011/2010 (pairs)

How to find all Youth Beach Series Tournaments across Sydney:

There are several Youth Beach Series Tournaments hosted by Clubs around Sydney (Between October to March). Check out the link to find out all the locations and dates!

To register for any of these events you will need to ensure you have an Annual Membership (Recreational Beach membership is sufficient).