- National Volleyball Championships to held in Perth annually from 2025-2027
- Expected to attract thousands of people to Western Australia
- Mass participation events form important part of Cook Government's overarching tourism strategy to attract visitors, generate millions for the economy and support local jobs
The Cook Government has secured a three-year deal for the National Volleyball Championships, the latest mass-participation competition added to Western Australia's events calendar.
With the first event scheduled to take place at Arena Joondalup in September 2025, the championships are expected to attract thousands of participants and spectators to Perth each year, significantly boosting visitor numbers and contributing millions of dollars to the WA economy.
Hosted by Volleyball Australia, the championships are made up of four events which take place over 10 days:
- the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships, which brings together the nation's most talented young athletes across age brackets from under 14 to under 18;
- the Australian Club Volleyball Championships, where top clubs from across Australia compete in a three-day tournament-style competition;
- the Junior Development Camp, providing young players the opportunity to be trained by some of Australia's best coaches over a three-day training camp; and
- a Men's and Women's round of the Australian Volleyball Super League, the most prestigious and highest-level national volleyball competition.
The semi-finals and finals will be broadcast live, offering even more exposure for Perth.
The championships have been held in Bendigo, Victoria for the past three years, with the 2023 event attracting over 3,000 participants and spectators.
Find out more at www.volleyball.org.au
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Securing mass-participation events like the National Volleyball Championships is a big win for our local community and economy.
"These events are a real coup for WA as they attract thousands of players, coaches, officials and spectators, funnelling patrons to our tourism, hospitality and accommodation businesses and boosting the State's economy.
"These championships also provide a valuable opportunity to connect the local community and activate our State-owned sporting infrastructure across the 10 days, enhancing our vibrant and diverse Western Australian events calendar."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"The annual National Volleyball Championships are a focal point where the wider Australian volleyball community gathers, providing a unique opportunity for local clubs to engage and develop relationships with players from across the country.
"I am very excited for our talented Western Australian junior players to compete on home courts and receive some excellent experience and guidance through the Development Camp - strengthening the foundations of the next generation of Western Australian athletes."
As stated by Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
"Volleyball is a fast-growing sport across our community, so this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Joondalup at this national event.
"We look forward to welcoming the thousands of visitors to our northern suburbs, who will provide a valuable boost to our local businesses and operators."
