Junior Indoor Phoenix

(Updated 17/04/2022)

OVERVIEW

WHY	First introduced in 2021, Junior Indoor Phoenix is the performance program to prepare NSW representative teams for the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC).
WHO	Junior Indoor Phoenix is a state-wide age specific program (Under 19 and Under 23) that aims to target the highest performing male and female athletes living within NSW. Head coaches will be appointed to each age group and gender, who will also work with a number of suitable assistant coaches and support staff. Referees will also be required to fill available positions at the AJVC.
WHAT	Junior Indoor Phoenix is a team based program, offered on an annual basis in preparation for the AJVC. Selected athletes and coaches will go through a 3 Phase process including: Nomination: Opportunities to apply for positions in the program through methods such as nomination forms, talent identification, and trial events. Squad: A group of selected athletes and coaches undergo NSW based centralised development and training opportunities. Team: The Squad group is narrowed to only athletes and coaches required for the AJVC. Selected athletes and coaches undergo further centralised development and training prior to traveling to and competing at the AJVC.

WHY

First introduced in 2021, Junior Indoor Phoenix is the performance program to prepare NSW representative teams for the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC).

WHO

Junior Indoor Phoenix is a state-wide age specific program (Under 19 and Under 23) that aims to target the highest performing male and female athletes living within NSW.

Head coaches will be appointed to each age group and gender, who will also work with a number of suitable assistant coaches and support staff.

Referees will also be required to fill available positions at the AJVC.

WHAT

Junior Indoor Phoenix is a team based program, offered on an annual basis in preparation for the AJVC.

Selected athletes and coaches will go through a 3 Phase process including:

Nomination: Opportunities to apply for positions in the program through methods such as nomination forms, talent identification, and trial events.
Squad: A group of selected athletes and coaches undergo NSW based centralised development and training opportunities.
Team: The Squad group is narrowed to only athletes and coaches required for the AJVC. Selected athletes and coaches undergo further centralised development and training prior to traveling to and competing at the AJVC.

PRIMARY CONTACT

Lauren O'Shea - Pathways Programs Coordinator

M: 0435 556 507

E: lauren.oshea@volleyballnsw.com.au

KEY DATES

In general, the Junior Indoor Phoenix program operates in the 3 months leading into the AJVC.

Date	Location	Description
Sun 1st May 2022	Online	APPLICATIONS close for COACHES
Sun 8th May 2022	Online	APPLICATIONS close for ATHLETES
Tue 17th May 2022	Online	ATHLETE invitations sent for SQUAD Trials
Sat 28th May 2022	Netball Central	Invitation only TRIAL Females 2-4:30pm Males 4:30-7pm
Sun 31st May 2022	Online	Phoenix TEAM Selections Confirmed
Sat 11th June 2022	Netball Central	Training Camp 1
Sat 25th June 2022	Netball Central	Training Camp 2
Tue 28th June 2022	Online	Phoenix TEAM Announcement
7 - 9 July 2022	Netball Central	Australian Junior Volleyball Championships

ATHLETES - How to apply

There are two age groups for athletes:

Under 19 (cannot turn 19 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 23 (cannot turn 23 or older in the year of the competition)

Please see the table below which summarises the number of positions available in the program and any specific information that should be understood prior to making an application.

PHASE	QUANTITY	DOWNLOADS	APPLY
1) NOMINATION	Athletes accepted based on demand and capacity	SELECTION PROCESS (U19 - U23) (pdf)	CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE Nominations close 8th May at 11:59pm
2) SQUAD	Maximum 20 (per gender, per age group, depending on schedule capacity)	N/A	By selection only
3) TEAM	Maximum 14 (per gender, per age group, depending on competition requirements)	SELECTED ATHLETE INFORMATION PACKAGE (pdf)	By selection only

PHASE

QUANTITY

DOWNLOADS

APPLY

NOMINATION

Athletes accepted based on demand and capacity

SELECTION PROCESS (U19 - U23) (pdf)

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE
Nominations close 8th May at 11:59pm

SQUAD

Maximum 20
(per gender, per age group, depending on schedule capacity)

N/A

By selection only

TEAM

Maximum 14
(per gender, per age group, depending on competition requirements)

SELECTED ATHLETE INFORMATION PACKAGE (pdf)

By selection only

COACHES & STAFF - How to apply

There are two age groups for athletes:

Under 19 (cannot turn 19 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 23 (cannot turn 23 or older in the year of the competition)

Please see the table below which summarises the number of positions available in the program and any specific information that should be understood prior to making an application.

DOWNLOAD:

SELECTION PROCESS - COACH (pdf)

APPLICATION:

POSITION	QUANTITY	POSITION DESCRIPTION	APPLY
Head Coaches	4 (1 per gender, per age group)	Head Coach PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 1 May
Assistant Coaches	Multiple (per gender, per age group)	Assistant Coach PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 1 May

REFEREES - How to apply

VNSW is required to provide a number of referee delegates for the AJVC, depending on the number of teams entered.

Referees can gain indoor specific experience by officiating in the schedule of NSW State Cup events and Sydney Volleyball League held every year between March to November.

The NSW Volleyball Referees Association co-ordinates all referee appointments. Please express your interest by sending an email titled "EOI AJVC" to appointments@nswvbrefs.org.au. Make sure to include your current refereeing experience.