SATURDAY TRAINING CAPACITY

CHANGES TO GROUP NUMBERS (As of 19th Sep 2026)

Summer is kicking in, and with it, a large bunch of indoor crew will be finding their way back on the sand. This impacts the current structure of the sessions we run on a Saturday. In previous seasons, we've tried to fit everyone in, and have found it a struggle to maintain. 

So, we are going to change things up a bit, and in the process, ensure our regulars keep improving, while leaving the door open as much as possible to those who aren't as regular. 

Over the coming months, we will be implementing a maximum number of 16 participants for our early Boys/Men's/AAA women's Saturday group.  

About 10 of these spaces will be automatically granted to our regulars (those who trained with us right through winter and seasons' past). If they cannot make a session, that space will open up to the next available in the queue...

HOW WE DECIDE WHO TRAINS

In order:

Regulars | Those who train with us on a weekly. fortnightly or at least twice to three times per month.

Ol'Skool VBVA crew | Those who trained with us for years, but may not train as often anymore (Old VBVA and Warriors)

Exceptional Talent | Those who are a good enough level to raise the overall training and push our regulars. 

Fringe Level Regulars | Those who train with us regularly, but may be on the fringe of the higher level.

BREAKDOWN OF NUMBERS

As a standard - Using 16 as our maximum capacity - this will split as 10 guys/6 women. On occasion, these splits will change. 

If the women's level continues to strengthen, we will look at opening the session up to 8 women on a regular basis. 

TRAINING

We'll be running sessions across two courts, with initial full group drills, before splitting to a women's and Men's courts with matching net heights, for attack focussed drills and gameplay. On weeks we are concentrating on defence, we will run mixed sessions.  All sessions will run a further 30 minutes of gameplay, unless we're restricted by court availability

HOW WE DECIDE WHO TRAINS

In order:

Regulars | Those who train with us on a weekly. fortnightly or at least twice to three times per month.

VBVA crew | Our junior program often supplies the bulk of our summer training crew.

Fringe Level Regulars | Those who train with us regularly, but may be on the fringe of the higher level.

BREAKDOWN OF NUMBERS / TRAINING

Our second session of the morning will focus on two groups; an advanced (AA/higher A) Womens/girls group and a Mixed Intermediate group. 

There will be a maximum 8-10 players per group 

The women's/girls group will run the same drills as the early session, albeit, with more emphasis on improving technique. 

It will work as a feeder to the early session spaces for women. The mixed group will focus on technique and game strategy.

These groups will work independently of each other, across two courts, with separate coaches. 

The Women's/girls group will train exclusively on a 224cm net height; mixed sessions will train on a 235cm net height. 

All sessions will run a further 30 minutes of gameplay, unless we're restricted by court availability

Our final session of the morning will focus on two groups;  our usual Junior group, catering to an 8-15yo beginner/lower intermediate level, as well as an intermediate mixed group targeting kids in the U14/U15 and shadow U16 state teams. 

BEGINNER YOUTH | 8 - 15 YEARS

This is our current training group for the above times. We will have more information soon.

INTERMEDIATE/TIER TWO MIXED | 12 - 16 YEARS

This group will focus on those either competing in, or looking to compete at the U14/U15/U16 level. This group will work as a development group aiming to transition into higher training.

Pricing is on a ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ basis.

Full training for juniors is $20 per session. Holiday camp prices vary.

NB: Times may vary, so please join the VBVA Whatsapp training group.

How do I join?

Email us at info@vbva.com.au