Geelong Amateur Volleyball Association

GREAT MORNING ON THE COURT 🏐🔥

It was brilliant to see the court with our returning regulars and new faces.

A special shoutout goes to our former beginners who have recently stepped up into the intermediate sessions. Seeing you execute the fundamentals under pressure and hold your own in faster drills proves that putting in the work pays off. Outstanding effort today, the progression is real. 📈👏

Whether you want to learn the basics from scratch or push your game to the next level, there is a spot for you on the court.

Want to get involved? We run sessions every Saturday morning, and your first run is a free trial. Turn up, meet the coaches, and see what it’s all about.

🔗 Head to geelongvolleyball.com to check the schedule. See you next Saturday!

⚠️ VENUE CHANGE ALERT: THIS SATURDAY ⚠️

Heads up! For tomorrow only (Saturday, Feb 28), our training session is moving to a temporary location. Do not go to the usual courts!

📍 NEW LOCATION: North Geelong Secondary College
130 Separation St, North Geelong (Check your maps before you drive!)

⏰ TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Please tag your teammates and share this post so no one rocks up to the wrong venue. See you on the court! 🏐

Round 2 delivered the heat, but Round 3 is about to turn it up. 🔥🏐

Last week, our 10 Men's Division teams left everything on the court.

Tonight, we go again!

⚠️ CAPTAINS & PLAYERS – CRITICAL REMINDER:

Tonight is Round 3, which means all grace periods are officially over.
- Uniforms: Matching kits are now mandatory. As per the by-laws, any player not in uniform will incur a strict 2-point penalty per set for their team. No exceptions.
- Fees: Any outstanding individual or team fees must be regularised tonight. If you are not financial, you will not be permitted to take the court.

Whether you're a volleyball fan or just looking for some high-energy local sport, get down to the courts and watch the action unfold. Spectators are always welcome.

📍 Geelong Leisuretime Sports Precinct
⏰ Matches run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

See you on the sidelines.

ADULT BEGINNER SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🏐🙌

Our Friday night Adult Beginner Training is back.

Whether you are looking to learn the basics, shake off the rust, or just find a fun way to get fit, this is the session for you. No experience required,just turn up ready to learn.

The Details:
📅 When: Every Friday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Focus: Skill development, game fundamentals, and social play.

Start your weekend right. Elevate your game.

🔗 More info & Location: https://geelongvolleyball.com/

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⚠️ VENUE CHANGE ALERT: THIS SATURDAY ⚠️

Heads up! For tomorrow only (Saturday, Feb 14), our training session is moving to a temporary location. Do not go to the usual courts!

📍 NEW LOCATION: 130 Separation St, North Geelong
Gym at North Geelong Secondary College

⏰ Times are the same
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Begginers
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Intermediate
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Advanced

Please tag your teammates and share this post so no one rocks up to the wrong venue. See you on the court! 🏐

🏐 Season 1 Men’s Competition Starts THIS THURSDAY!

We are kicking off on February 12th with a massive 10-team Men’s Division!
https://geelongvolleyball.com/competition/dates/

If you haven't registered your team yet, there is still time this week. You need a minimum of 6 players to lock in your spot.

📋 The Round 1 Checklist (Must Read):

1. VVI Registration (Mandatory for Round 1) You must be registered with Volleyball Victoria to step on the court this Thursday. No valid registration = No play.

- Link: www.revolutionise.com.au/gava/registration
- Select: "2026/7 RECREATIONAL Membership" (Adult or U18).
- If you have a valid registration already, you are good to go!
- Note: If you renew now, it'll cover until 31 March 2027.

2. Team Fees & Bond Team Registration ($900) and Bond ($240) are now due.

- Payment details: https://geelongvolleyball.com/registration/
- Need a payment plan? Our Treasurer is personally available at the courts every Thursday to make arrangements.

3. Uniforms You have a grace period until Round 3 (Feb 26) to get your kits sorted. After that, a penalty of -2 points per player, per set applies.

4. Outstanding Fees Any individual or team outstanding fees must be regularised by Round 3 (Feb 26) to continue playing.

🏐 Open Court / Training
Our second court is open every Thursday from 6:00 PM for general use!

- Cost: $10 per person/hour.
- Format: First-in, best-dressed.
- Training: Can be booked for training (Min 8 users / 4 per side) by prior arrangement.

See you on the court this Thursday!

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ONE LAST CHANCE to get graded for Season 1! 🏐🔥

Session 2 of our Season 1 Competition Trials hits the court THIS THURSDAY. This is the final run-around before the real games begin next week (Feb 12th).

Don't miss out on getting your team placed in the right division.

The Details:
📅 Thursday, Feb 5
⏰ 5:00 PM Start sharp
📍 Round Robin Format

💰 Payment Info (Please Read):
- The trial fee is a one-off $5 per player.
- If you paid last Thursday (Jan 29): You do NOT need to pay again. You are covered. Just check in with your team.
- If this is your first session: Please bring $5 to register.

Bring your A-game. We'll see you on the court!

Season 1 is kicking off! 🏐🔥

We are back on court TOMORROW for our Junior Grading & Selection Trials. This is your chance to shake off the rust and get placed in the right division for the upcoming season.

The Details:
📅 Dates: Wednesday 29th Jan & Wednesday 5th Feb
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Sharp (Both days)
📍 Format: Full Round Robin (Boys & Girls). 15-minute quick-fire games.
💰 Cost: $5 per player (covers BOTH trial dates)

How it works: Every team plays every team. Results from these two weeks will determine your division for the season proper, starting Feb 12th.

Bring your $5, bring your gear, and let’s see what you’ve got!

The new digital home for Geelong Volleyball is live!

We’ve completely overhauled the GAVA website to make it the single source of truth for our community. No more digging through old posts for information. It's built for speed, ease of use, and getting you the details you need before you step onto the court.

What’s improved:
🏐 Instant access to fixtures and ladders.
🏐 Streamlined registration and association information.
🏐 A mobile-first design that actually works on your phone.

This is the official hub for all GAVA announcements.
Check it out and bookmark it for the season.

🌐 Visit the new site: https://geelongvolleyball.com (Link in bio for Instagram)