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What does Mornington Volleyball Club offer?
We are a not for profit sporting club located on the Mornington Peninsula. Catering to all ages & skill levels. Social comp & state level teams with weekly training. Our Victorian State League teams train at least once a week, or twice a week at higher levels. Trials for our State League teams are held in February every year. Additionally, Mornington VC invests heavily in our youth. We run SpikeZone on Monday nights, a Junior Social Competition (U18) on Tuesday nights, and Junior State League training on Thursday nights. We also offer a Senior Social Competition on Wednesday nights for all ages.
Who is in charge of running the club?
We are a committee of 10 volunteers. The committee is comprised primarily of parents, coaches, and players. The annual general meeting (AGM) is held usually late in the year, this year it will be held in October. At the AGM each committee position is emptied to be filled anew. You can see information on the current iteration of the committee linked here.
Memberships
How do I join Mornington Volleyball Club?
Being a Mornington Volleyball Club member is not strictly required to begin getting involved in club activities. There are varying levels of memberships and fees depending on what activities you're getting involved in and how old you are. For those getting involved in:
SpikeZone: a VVI Blue membership can be purchased.
Junior Training: A VVI Blue membership can be purchased as well as the training-only Mornington fees.
Senior Training: A VVI Silver membership can be purchased as well as the training-only Mornington fees.
Senior Social Comp or Junior Social Games: a VVI Silver membership can be purchased.
Junior and Senior State League: A VVI Gold membership must be purchased, as well as the premier/reserves Mornington fees.
These memberships can be purchased from the Memberships page (link below) which makes you a member of both Mornington Volleyball Club and Volleyball Victoria. This also offers you limited coverage sports insurance in the case of injury. If you are participating in multiple activities, you must purchase the highest relevant level VVI membership.
How much does it cost to join?
The cost is dependant on what you are interested in participating in. The costs for SpikeZone, Senior Social Comp, and Junior Social Games can be found in their respective sections below.
The seasonal fees for State League vary year to year based on a number of factors, however the fees for 2024 are as follows:
Premier 2 - $845 + VVI Membership
Reserves 1/Reserves 2/Reserves 3 - $765 + VVI Membership
Juniors - $630 + VVI Membership
State League players are required to purchase a VVI Gold Membership.
Trials for State League are run in February. It costs $10 per weekly trial session to attend. If you are selected for a state league team, you will be refunded the costs of the trials when you pay your yearly fees. Once selected for a team, you can register on our website for either the Junior State League, Senior State League, or Premier State League team, alongside paying for your yearly VVI membership. Membership registrations are linked here.
A uniform must be purchased, including a playing top and shorts. Orders can be made through Jonny Knight, our 2024 Vice President, and Senior Mens Coach.
When do I have to pay the club fees?
Club fees + VVI membership can be paid for once the fees have been set by the committee after trials, and must be paid for before the beginning of the season, unless a payment plan has been agreed to between both the club and the player.
Is there an age requirement?
Mornington Volleyball Club offers something for all ages. Young children keen to get into the sport are encouraged to attend SpikeZone, Junior Social Comp, or Junior State League training.
SpikeZone Junior Social Comp Junior State League
Training
When is training?
All State League teams train on Thursday nights, junior boys and girls train 6-8pm, and senior men and women train 8-10pm. There is an additional Monday night training that the Premier level players are expected to attend, and is available to some high level reserves players on a case-by-case basis. Thursday night training is open-invite to any who would like to come down and learn, fees can be paid weekly ($10) or in bulk.
Where is training?
Training is run at the newly built Jubilee Park Stadium in Frankston.
Is the uniform required to train?
Standard sportswear is fine.
State League Competition
When does the State League competition run?
Trials are run in February and the competition itself usually runs at the beginning of April. You can find out more on Volleyball Victoria's website.
Am I guaranteed a spot in a State League team?
We try to accomodate for as many players as possible during our trials. Sometimes due to numbers, players may not always make a team, but are strongly encouraged to continue training. We try to always find a spot in our Junior State League teams where possible for every player, however.
When are games played?
Senior games are played on Saturdays anywhere between 8.am to 8pm. This year Mornington is only running U17 Junior teams, with games held on Friday nights.
Where are games played?
Games are typically played at the Dandenong State Volleyball Centre. The league has expanded to include a much wider range of stadiums however. Games can also be expected to be played at Endeavour Hills, Mazenod, Maroondah Nets, MSAC, Springers, as well as our own Mornington home rounds held at Jubilee Park. There are occasionally country rounds, played at either Ballarat or Bendigo. These are few and far between, and usually two games are played on the day due to the travel time.
Please note that some venues may charge an entry fee for athletes and spectators.
What uniform am I required to wear to play State League?
Men - Mornington playing shorts and top. White socks.
Women - Navy Joust bike shorts and a mornington playing top. White socks.
As previously mentioned all uniforms can be ordered through VP Jonny Knight.
Kneepads, ankle bracers, skins, and arm sleeves are all allowed and can be worn at the players discretion.
Will I be expected to attend every game?
Yes. Players are expected to commit to playing every game. We understand this can be outside of your control at times and ask that you let your coach know an appropriate amount of time before hand.
Will I be expected to perform duty?
Yes. Mornington VC aims to set a standard for the quality of duties during the season. You may be expected to referee, line judge, write the scoresheets, or operate the scoreboard. We are always here to help teach players how to perform duties to allow those playing the game to enjoy themselves. You should always put the same amount of effort into your duties as you would like the duty team to give you when its your turn to play.
I have never played volleyball before - can I join?
State League has various divisions for a wide range of skill level, with the lowest being State League Divison 3. Even at this level however there is a certain standard of play required. New players are encouraged to attend Thursday night training, join a social competition team, or both.
Senior Social Competition
When does the Senior Social Competition run?
The senior social competition is run every school term, with breaks during school holidays. It's run Wedneday nights with time slots from 7-7.50pm, 8-8.50pm, and 9-9.50pm.
Where does the Senior Social Competition run?
It runs at Jubilee Park Stadium in Frankston.
Is the Senior Social Competition a mixed competition?
Yes. There are no restrictions on the number of men or women a team must have.
How do I enter a team/get involved in the Senior Comp?
The senior social competition is run on the Mornington Volleyball Social Comp facebook group. You can introduce yourself in this group to let other players know you're looking for a team, and keep an eye out for teams looking for fill-ins each week. New teams may enter the social competition each term, you need 6+ players committed for the term. Contact the facebook group if you are interested in entering a team. We can also help you source additional players for your team if you're short, or help you find teams that need a fill in if you are looking to test the waters.
How much does the Senior Social Competition cost?
It costs $60 per game, which equates to $10 per player assuming 6 in a team. The cost of a last minute no-show is $120, your teams fee and the other teams fee. You should also register for a VVI Silver membership from our Memberships page, which entitles you to sports insurance and makes you a member of both Volleyball Victoria, and Mornington Volleyball Club. A Silver membership costs $44 for U18 and $55 for everyone else.
Will I have to do duty?
Yes, teams must supply a main referee, a net referee, and someone to operate the scoreboard. You will need to do duty approximately every second game. The standard expected of duties for Social Comp are lower than that of State League as we recognise this is a for fun competition and many people are learning the game and the rules.
Junior Social Games
When does the Junior Social Games run?
The junior social games runs every Tuesday night. The girls games runs from 6.30-7.20pm and the boys games runs from 7.30-8.20pm. It also runs based on the school calendar, with breaks during the holidays.
Where does the Junior Social Games run?
Games are played at Toorak College, Mt Eliza.
Whats the skill level?
The Junior Social Games are for all skill levels, and aren't competitive. They are a way for kids to learn the sport in a friendly, low stakes environment.
How do I enter a team/get involved in the Junior Games?
Kids can turn up on their own or as a group of 6. If you are bringing a whole team of 6 new players we would like to know beforehand, you can contact us at mornington@morningtonvolleyball.org.
How much does the Junior Social Games cost?
The first time is free, after that the fee is $60 per term, collected yearly and pro-rata. E.g. join in term 2, pay for terms 2, 3, and 4. You should also register for a VVI Silver membership from our Memberships page, which entitles you to sports insurance and makes you a member of both Volleyball Victoria, and Mornington Volleyball Club. A Silver membership costs $44 for U18 and $55 for everyone else.
SpikeZone
When does SpikeZone run?
SpikeZone runs every Monday night, 6-7pm. It also runs based on the school calendar, with breaks during the holidays.
Where does SpikeZone run?
Toorak College, Mt Eliza.
How do I get involved?
Just turn up and have a go!
What age group does SpikeZone cater to?
Under 18s, however SpikeZone caters to younger kids who are looking to learn. For the benefit of the kids, there are two groups, a development group of kids primarily in the age group of 12-15, and a group of beginners primarily aged 10 - 14.
How much does SpikeZone cost?
The first time is free, after that the fee is $50 per term, collected yearly and pro-rate. E.g. Join in term 2, pay for terms 2, 3, and 4. You should also register for a VVI Blue membership from our Memberships page, which entitles you to sports insurance and makes you a member of both Volleyball Victoria, and Mornington Volleyball Club. A Silver membership costs $44 for U18 and $55 for everyone else.