This page has details for the 15 years and under boys and girls volleyball state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2026.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2011, 2012, 2013.

Where and when

State Netball & Hockey Centre. Parkville, Victoria.

Saturday 25 July to Thursday 30 July 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Aaron Kempe, Heathfield High School
• Boys team manager - Dave Bennett, Heathfield High School
• Girls coach - Peter Giannes, Volleyball SA
• Girls team manager - Katie Hart, Heathfield High School
• Tour Manager - Jeff Healey, Brighton Secondary School

The team will be under the supervision of the team officials to meet supervision ratios.

How to nominate for trials/selection

A non-refundable trial fee of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online.

Nominations closed 4pm Thursday 19 March 2026.

You will receive a confirmation email once your nomination has been processed. Your school will also be sent a copy as confirmation of your nomination. Your school has the right to not approve a child’s involvement based on behaviour, attendance and other grounds as determined by the school.

Trial details

Trial 1:
Boys - Sunday 22 March
Mount Lofty Community Sports Centre – 79 Longwood Road Heathfield
12pm to 2:30pm

Girls – Sunday 22 March
Mount Lofty Community Sports Centre – 79 Longwood Road Heathfield
2:30pm to 5pm

Trial 2 (invited students only):
Boys - Monday 23 March
Mount Lofty Community Sports Centre – 79 Longwood Road Heathfield
5:30pm to 7pm

Girls – Monday 30 March
Mount Lofty Community Sports Centre – 79 Longwood Road Heathfield
5:30pm to 7pm

Trials are run in a safe and supportive learning environment to select the state team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships.

• Students are to wear an appropriate school sports top, footwear any sport specific equipment.
• Parents/caregivers are responsible for organising transport to and from the trials.
• If unforeseen circumstances mean the trials are unable to go ahead, families and schools will be notified as soon as possible. Trials will either be rescheduled if time permits, or an alternative option will be organised.

Selection process /criteria

Students will be involved in drills and competitive scenarios to select the team based on

• Ability and game sense in the sport
• Willingness to listen and learn from feedback
• Teamwork
• Level of skill and sport knowledge
• Fitness level and effort
• Positive attitude at trials and school
• Demonstration of being a good sport and behaviour on and off the playing arena

Parental permission must be obtained to be selected to attend the championship.

Team list

Boys

• Edward Bjordal, Heathfield High School
• Eddie Dennis, Brighton Secondary School
• Marley Dey, Brighton Secondary School
• Harper Dixon, Brighton Secondary School
• Jason Neumann, Hallett Cove School
• Archer Nguyen, Marryatville High School
• Edison Sinclair, Heathfield High School
• Princeton Sonn, Endeavour College
• Miller Walsh, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Lenny Wheatley, Heathfield High School

Girls

• Amber Barnett, Brighton Secondary School
• Daisy Boers, Hallett Cove School
• Mya Chhoy, University Senior College Adelaide
• Layla Collingridge, Brighton Secondary School
• Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kildare College
• Ava Geronimi, Unley High School
• Zali Hutchinson, Walford Anglican School for Girls
• Daisy Kluzek, Henley High School
• Scarlett Leipus, Pulteney Grammar School
• Sienna Russell, Seymour College

School endorsement

Selection in a School Sport SA state team requires endorsement from the student’s school principal before confirming their place in the team. Therefore, parents are advised not to make any arrangements that incur costs until the school has confirmed that the student fulfils all requirements.

Training and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend all team trainings and a team photo shoot.

Country team members travelling more than 2 hours can negotiate their commitment.

The selected student agrees to attend the competition for the full duration including the opening and closing ceremonies and the educational experience.

Accommodation and travel

If selected in a state team, a non-refundable flight booking fee applies. This amount will be included on the student’s itemised invoice. All team members travel as a group to and from the championship and stay in group accommodation with team officials. All travel and accommodation arrangements are coordinated by School Sport SA. Parent/caregivers may negotiate independent travel arrangements for the return trip to Adelaide only.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The cost is estimated to be to be approximately $2800 for this championship. Flights, accommodation, transport, food, levies, and training costs will be included on the invoice.

Uniform ordering will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier. Personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice.

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Volleyball for fixtures and results as they are available.