91NYB Depart Thailand on a high note

May 11. In their final match of the tour, the ’91-’92 Australian Youth Boys team defeated Makkasan 3 : 1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-14, 25-19) as the team recorded its fourth win of the tour despite the reduced roster of fit athletes, the team was still able to perform well and recover from some difficult situations.

VTAM - Argentina take out series 2 - 1 with 5 set thriller

Overnight, Volleyball Team Australia Men was defeated by Argentina in a five set thriller in their final match of the best of three series. The victory gives Argentina the series win; 2 games to 1. Igor Yudin was Australia’s top scored again with 21 points.

Result: VTAM lost to ARG 2 : 3 (30-28, 21-25, 21-25, 32-30, 10-15)

Match report to follow.

91NYB defeat Thailand Youth 3 - 0

In their second post-tournament exhibition match, the Australian Youth team continued to improve in both service and reception as they cruised to a 3-0 win over the Thailand Youth Development Team.

AUS defeated Thailand Youth 3:0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-19)

WAVL Round 1 - How to Beat the Blues

WAVL Round 1 approaches and there's a buzz in Melbourne about the strength of the defending champions, the Monash Melbourne University Blues. So what's all the hype about?

91NYB defeat Phranakhun University 3 : 2 (updated)

May 8, In stifling 45+ heat, the 91NYB team today defeated a local university side in a 5 set marathon exhibition match - 3 : 2 (21-25, 17-25, 25-23, 25-16, 15-11).

Argentina draws level with 3 - 1 victory over VTAM

Earlier today (AEST), AIS/Volleyball Team Australia Men were defeated by Argentina 1 – 3 (34-36, 25-23, 10-25, 18-25) in their second official match of the series.

After excellent play through the 1st and 2nd sets VTAM then struggled to maintain its standard against a consistent Argentinean attack. Twenty year old, Igor Yudin, top scored for Australia with 17 points.

Match report to follow soon.

91NYB - Young Aussies lose to Thai Army 0 - 3

In their final Pool C match against tournament favourites, Thailand Army, the Australian Youth Boys team showed glimpses of outstanding volleyball. Unfortunately the team was not consistent enough at the crucial stages of each set to push the result in their favour.

Senior Women's Team Announced for UAE Tournament

Volleyball Australia today announced the team of 12 athletes selected to represent Australia in the Women's National Team that will participate in the Abu Dhabi International Invitational Tournament.

The team boasts 1 Olympian and 2 World Championship players, and sees the inclusion of 2 of our senior women's players currently on US College Scholarships.  Amanda Fielding will again guide the team after her appointment as Head Coach last year. "This is an exciting mix of athletes that we h

VTAM defeat Argentina 3 - 1 in tour opener (updated)

May 5, Volleyball Team Australia Men defeated Argentina 3 – 1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-17, 25-21) in there tour opener in the city of Trelew.

91NYB Take Out Their First Victory (updated)

May 6, in their second match of the Thailand Junior Championships, the Australian Youth Boys claimed a convincing 3 - 0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-21) victory through some spirited defensive plays and a considerably lower error rate than their opposition.

91NYB lose first official match in 5 set thriller

In the first official match for the ’91-’92 Australian Youth Boys age group, the team showed composure belying their age as they gallantly fought out a thrilling five-set match in front of an enthusiastically supportive Thai crowd.

Result: AUS lost to Rattanakosin 2:3 (22-25, 26-24, 18-25, 28-26, 16-18)

Volleyball Queensland seeks General manager

Volleyball Queensland (VQ) is seeking a General Manager who will steer the organization as it develops the sport of Volleyball in Queensland.In this responsible position you will oversee all staff and operations of VQ in accordance with the VQ Strategic Plan and in consultation with the VQ Board and in the interests of its stakeholders.

VTAM attempts to qualify for its third successive Olympics

Volleyball Team Australia Men will depart tomorrow (Saturday, 3 May) for a month long preparation tour of Argentina, Greece, Slovakia and China ahead of the teams’ attempt to qualify for its third successive Olympics at the World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan; May 31 – June 8.

91 NYB Commence competition cycle with Thailand tour

Overnight the 91 National Youth Boy’s Team departed from Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth to embarked on a 10 day tour to Thailand to compete in the 2008 Thailand Jr. Volleyball Championships (May 5 – 12).

Round 1 Women's AVL 2008

The 2008 WAVL season kicks off in Melbourne with Round 1 on 16-18 May. All teams are busy preparing their new and returning athletes for a chilly reception at the home of the 2007 defending champions.