Volleyball ACT Newsletter
February 2023
Welcome to the Volleyball ACT monthly newsletter. Stay up to date with news, events and projects in and around Canberra and the ACT.
Silverware for the ACT at AJBVT
Round 1 of the Australian Junior Beach Volleyball kicked off in Canberra on 26th February. The two day competition saw the country's best U19 & U21 athletes battling it out in tough conditions.
Twelve ACT pairings competed in the event and gained some valuable game experience. Our best performing pair of the event was Jay Tregeagle & Charlie Beard. Battling through injury, the pair took home the silver medal, narrowly going down in the gold medal match. This is the ACT's best result at this event in the last 20 years.
Congratulations to everyone that competed.
Australian Beach Volleyball Tour
Following the AJBVT, Canberra also played host to the second round of the Australia Beach Volleyball Tour. This event has a great opportunity for our ACT-based athletes to compete against some of the countries best.
We had a number of teams medal in their respective divisions - congratulations to all!
Division 1: Ash Rogge/Holly Uren (Silver).
Division 3: Jacinta Tattersall/Ruby Archer (Gold) & Tom Attrill/Noah Furrer (Gold)
ACT Open - Sponsors Opportunity
The ACT Open is Canberra's longest running and best Beach Volleyball Tournament, Teams from around Australia converge on the Lyneham Beach Facility for the action-packed weekend. The event bring in over 500 players and spectators across the two days.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, with space available at the facility to set up an information tent or display your business marquee.
If you would like to be involved in the ACT Open or have a Marquee available for display, please contact the VACT office.
2023 Youth & Junior State Teams - Coach EOIs are still open!
Volleyball ACT are still taking expressions of interests for coaching and management positions for our 2023 Youth and Junior Indoor teams.
Our Youth (U14 - U18) teams will compete at the Australia Youth Volleyball Championships in Bendigo from 18th - 22nd September.
Our Junior (U19 & U23) teams will compete at the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships in Sydney from 7th - 9th July.
To express your interest, please click HERE.
For more information, please contact the VACT office.
Meet the Members
Allana Benson
Allana Benson is a well-known face on the volleyball scene in Canberra. First representing the ACT at the age of 14, she continues to set an great example for our younger athletes. She is currently playing the U21 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour and finished 5th in the Canberra leg of the tour.
Allana also plays a vital role in the development of our younger athletes as a coach for both her club and the ACT program. Her dedication and enthusiasm was recognized in 2021 when she was named VACT's Junior Coach of the Year. She is currently coaching in the Canberra Beach Program and is an Assistant Coach for ACT's U16 Women.
On top playing and coaching, Allana also juggles full-time study at The University of Canberra and part-time work. Keep an eye out for Allana and her partner Lucia as they travel up to Brisbane for the next round of the Beach Volleyball Tour.
We spoke with Allana about her volleyball journey, see her responses below.
When did you start playing Volleyball? I was introduced to Volleyball by my PE Teacher at Campbell High School when I was in Year 8
What club do you play for? Belconnen Volleyball Club
Do you prefer indoor or beach? Beach! I like the strategy of the game and it keeps me fit!
Who is your greatest inspiration? My mum. She has always been so supportive of my volleyball journey and has dedicated so much of her own time to support me.
What is your favourite volleyball memory? Volleyball has given me the opportunity to make lots of friends, and my closest friends today are those I met through the ACT State Team program. I have had lots of fond memories, both on and off the court. One that sticks with me is playing volleyball off the balcony with a golden volleyball in Coolangatta.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone starting their volleyball journey? Just keeping going. It will feel hard at first, but if you enjoying it, just keep showing up.
Around the Grounds
Royals Volleyball Club
Come along to get a sneak peak of our brand new jersey designs, meet fellow Royals members, our committee, coaches, sponsors and sporting partners, and find out about some of the exciting new opportunities Royals are offering this year.
Pre-season Training
Club training commencing with Men's training on 1 March 2023. Full schedule: RVC 2023 Training schedule
Belconnen Volleyball Club
Belconnen Volleyball Club have commenced training and invite all those interested to contact the club email for more information!
Dragons Volleyball Club
Dragons Volleyball Club/UC Stars are now taking expressions of interest for the Men's & Women's CVL teams.
Trials are on Wednesday 22nd April & Wednesday 1st April. Register your interest below!
Canberra Rangers Volleyball Club
Canberra Rangers Volleyball Club Trials are fast approaching. All sessions are at Campbell High School. For more information, visit their Facebook page HERE.
Women: Monday 13th & 20th February 5:30pm - 8pm
Men: Wednesday 15th & 22nd February 5:30pm - 8pm
ANU Volleyball Club
ANU Volleyball Club are hosting trials on Thursday 16th February at New Hall at ANU Sport.
Trials will be held from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Please contact the club at volleyball@anusra.com.au for more information and to register for the trials.
Upcoming Events
Date Event Location
18-18 February AJBVC - Round 2 Sandstorm, Brisbane
4-5 March ACT Open Lyneham Beach Facility
18 March ACT Youth Open Lyneham Beach Facility
27-30 March AYBVC Coolangatta Beach, Queensland
