From U12 forward athletes have clear avenues available to them depending on their motivation, aspirations and potential to play rep club volleyball. However, many are left out due to the training commitment, cost or skill level.
V4L Youth is for the player who enjoys the game, wants to stay fit and play volleyball with their friends but not commit to increased training or travel. Players in this pathway are likely to train and play once per week or only play matches. Volleyball in this pathway will most likely occur within a club, at a local level between neighbouring clubs or communities, or in a School League at a Recreational Level.
Lower barriers to entry (Less training days, lower tournament cost, membership cost, team fees)
Mirrors our current youth competition structure.
Open to House League and Non-House League Participants e.g high schools.
Encouraged to be a step up from house league participation. It is proposed that players may be able to move up from V4L teams into rep teams, however they cannot return to play down in the same competition year.
Novelty rewards e.g. Event T-shirts or ribbons. i.e. no medals.
Hosting model would be similar to the existing OVA's youth competitions model.
Events have the opportunity to go beyond the current indoor calendar.