The Championships comprises Under 19 and Under 23 age groups and will be held;

• 7-9 July 2023 (this includes the likely travel days)
• @ Sydney Olympic Park

The Australian Junior Volleyball Championships combining the U19 & U23 age groups is a relatively new event on the national volleyball calendar, first offered in 2021, the championships could not proceed due to the COVID pandemic.

Volleyball Tasmania is seeking an application from experienced (representative team level) and qualified (minimum VA Level 2) coaches to lead and assist Tasmania representative teams in the U19 & U23 age groups. Team coaches will be required in the May to July period to:

1. Contribute to identification of invitees to trial for selection by attending Volleyball Tasmania's competitions
2. Conduct Trials as required
3. Conduct Trainings as scheduled
4. Coach and supervise the team at the Championships

There will be a total of 8 volleyball training sessions (once per week), starting the week of the 8th of May. Additional S&C sessions are currently being considered, with more information being provided prior to the first training session.

Contrary to last year, the competition days are Friday to Sunday. Return to Hobart is expected on the Sunday night. 

Volleyball Tasmania is also looking for support staff (including a head of delegation) to help with the logistic aspect of the competition. Support Staff will be required in the lead up and during the competition to:

1. Liaise with the coaching staff to introduce themselves to the travelling party;
2. While the travel arrangement will be made directly by Volleyball Tasmania, the travelling itself will be under the responsibility of the support staff. This means:
   1. Ensuring every traveller is accounted for at all time;
   2. Any change in the bookings by the provider (accomodation, flight, transport or food) will be under the direct oversight of the support staff
3. Provide assistance to coaches and athletes during the competition (e.g. interactions with the organising committee, support for injured athletes. Note that athletes and coaches are expected to behave like responsible adults, in charge of their own laundry, personal habits, etc. The support staff responsibility only involves group travel matter)

Being a support staff during the competition is an excellent experience for those wanting to become state coaches in the future and gain experience in national competitions.

The coaching and staff application period will close Sunday 16 April 2023. Trials for the players are tentatively booked for the 29th and 30th of April.

Final coach and support staff selections will be conducted by the Volleyball Tasmania State Team Management Panel and recommended to the Volleyball Tasmania Board for approval.