Volleyball is your sport of choice this year, because it is non-contact, there are multiple seasons per year, and it can be played indoor or outdoors.
Juniors
Junior Social Competition (JSC)
This is a 2026 JVL Development competition for up and coming players.
This is the competition for 13-17 year olds to learn how to play exciting rallies, understand different position specialities, build their teamwork skills, and how to referee and score a game.
Current/future competition information:
Mixed Junior Social Comp (JSC) - Spring Season 2026
This program is targeted at kids aged 13-17.
Location: Hunter Sports High School, Gateshead
Time: 4:45-6pm THURSDAYS
Dates: 15 October - 10th December (9 weeks)
The focus of the spring season of our JSC is to develop our up and coming players looking to improve or join our next JVL season. It is not intened for those that are our seasoned JVL players (2+ seasons) or our HV U18 Representatives.
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Last updated:
15 Sept 2026
'Ready, Set, SPIKE' Skills Development Program
Hunter Volleyball's experienced coaches will guide you as you learn all of the fundamental skills required to play this dynamic game. This program is targeted at kids aged 11-15.
Skills include the pass (dig), set, spike, serve, and the block. You will learn a new skill every week through high repetition activities, and by working with teammates to create rallies and scoring opportunities. You will also find your on-court volleyball voice!
Let's accelerate your skills to spike a variety of attacking options which have different signals and names, defend in different formations, be quick to transition from offence to defense, serve tactically and be a great team member who communicates with others, and achieves team goals during games.
Active Kids Vouchers can be redeemed at the time of registration.
Current/future competition information:
Upcoming Junior Skill Development Program - TERM 4
This program is targeted at kids aged 11-15.
Location: Maitland High School
Time: 5-7pm SATURDAYS
Dates: 12 October - 23 November (7 weeks)
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Last updated:
15 Sept 2026
Junior Volleyball League (JVL)
For experienced juniors the Junior Volleyball League (JVL) is your final destination before progressing into adult competitions.
There are future pathways into the Hunter Academy of Sport volleyball program as well as the Hunter Volleyball U18 representative program as well as the NSW Phoenix state junior and youth programs.
For our junior programs, Active Kids Vouchers can be redeemed at the time of registration.
Current/future competition information:
The 2027 JVL Season will be coming soon!
The JVL is our highest level of junior competition, featuring training and games between May - August. Coaches have selected players based on demonstrated experience gained in previous competitions (school or club), athletic ability, decision-making, and communication skills as part of a team.
Beginner volleyballers who have not yet competed in a competition (especially those aged 14 and under) are encouraged to join our skill development and social competitions first.
While there is no minimum age to compete in this U18 Competition, you must be able to demonstrate competency in core skills, learn and play specific positions, fulfil on and off-court roles, and be coachable in learning many new skills and concepts during weekly training and games.
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Last updated:
15 Sept 2026