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 2025.

Who can nominate to be selected

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2010, 2011, 2012.

Where and when

Adelaide, South Australia from Sunday 15 to Friday 20 June 2025.

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

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. Complete the online nomination form by due date. Nomination form and due date Thursday 27 March.

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
Sunday 30 March, Mount Lofty Community Sport Centre
10:00am - 12:30pm - Girls
12:30pm - 3:00pm - Boys

Trial 2
Wednesday 2 April, Mount Lofty Community Sport Centre
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Boys and Girls

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 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.

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

Students will not stay in group accommodation as the championship is held in Adelaide. Parents/caregivers must arrange daily transport for their child.

Championship costs

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

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $700 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. If selected a $100 deposit is required to confirm your position in the team. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $450 depending on the number of items ordered. This will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier.

Fixtures and results

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