Volleyball NSW extends its congratulations to the NSW delegation that competed at the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships (AYBVC), held from 9–12 March 2026 in Coolangatta, QLD.

Volleyball NSW proudly sent 94 athletes, supported by 30 coaches, managers, and support staff, to the championships. Across four demanding days of competition, the NSW team delivered an outstanding performance, returning home with four medals—a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the strength of our youth program.

Congratulations to all NSW Phoenix athletes for their efforts throughout the week. Competing across all weather conditions, our athletes consistently brought their best to the sand, showed clear improvement as the tournament progressed, and represented NSW with passion, pride, and a strong team culture.

NSW Medalists

• U15 Girls – Gold (Champions): Alice Seed, Amelia Hui, Scarlett Nest, Catherine Yu

• U17 Girls – Silver: Amelia Allardice & Skyler Sylvester

• U17 Girls – Bronze: Daria Coleman & Tatiana Materka

• U16 Boys – Bronze: Enrico Viese Vivaldi & Haruto Bennie

U16 Boys Bronze Medalists		U17 Girls Silver Medalists
U17 Girls Bronze Medalists		U15 Girls Gold Medalists

A special congratulations to Scarlett Nest, who was awarded MVP of the U15 Girls Final—a well‑deserved recognition for an outstanding performance.

This youth campaign was built on the efforts of an exceptional support team.

Our volunteer staff generously gave their time and energy, ensuring athletes could focus on competing while everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Your contribution is invaluable and deeply appreciated.

To our coaching team, thank you for setting high standards and guiding our athletes through every stage of the journey. Your preparation, expertise, and belief in the group played a critical role in the performances we saw.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our physio and medical support team, whose professionalism and care helped keep athletes healthy, confident, and competition‑ready throughout a demanding schedule.

And finally, to our parents and families—thank you for the travel, the early starts, the sideline encouragement, and the unwavering support you provide. You're an essential part of every success we achieve.

This youth beach season has laid a strong foundation for the future. The experience gained, lessons learned, and resilience built will carry forward into upcoming programs and competitions.

Congratulations to all athletes and support staff on an outstanding youth beach season. We can’t wait to see what this group achieves next.