Dear Volleyball NSW Community,

Volleyball in NSW is growing strongly. More people are playing, more clubs are expanding, and more communities are connecting through our sport.

With this growth comes responsibility: to protect quality, strengthen the system, and ensure every player, from beginner to representative, has a place to play and a sport they’re proud to belong to.

After careful consideration, and to support this growth, the Volleyball NSW Board has approved a phased increase to membership fees. This decision was not taken lightly. The Board recognises the pressures many individuals and families are facing and has taken a measured approach designed to balance affordability with the long-term sustainability of the sport.

In making this decision, the Board considered both rising costs across the sport and the feedback received from our community. Members told us they value the volleyball experience and also want stronger communication, clearer pathways, better support for clubs and volunteers, improved coaching structures, and greater access to places to play.

The purpose of this increase is not simply to respond to higher costs. It is to ensure volleyball in NSW remains strong, accessible and sustainable, and that we can continue improving the experience of our members and the capacity of our clubs and community.

Board Statement

"Volleyball in NSW is growing, and that is creating exciting opportunities for our sport and our community.

It also means we need to keep investing in the things that matter most: safe and inclusive experiences, stronger support for clubs and volunteers, access to courts and facilities, and the people and systems needed to serve a growing membership well.

For that reason, the Board has approved a phased increase to membership fees.

We know this comes at a time when many people are under financial pressure, and we have approached this decision carefully and responsibly. Our aim is to keep volleyball accessible while ensuring we can continue to support the sport's sustainable growth.

Every dollar of membership revenue will continue to be reinvested into volleyball in NSW. This is about strengthening the foundations of our sport so that players, clubs, officials, coaches and volunteers can continue to thrive.

Guided by our values of connection and excellence, we are making this decision with the future in mind, so volleyball in NSW remains strong, inclusive and full of opportunity for years to come."

Membership fees help fund the essential work that supports volleyball across NSW. Every dollar of membership revenue will continue to be reinvested into volleyball in NSW. 

We're committed to being clear about what this change supports and to building a stronger, more sustainable sport for the whole community.

WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS

• Safe, inclusive and well‑managed participation, competitions, programs and member services
• Player insurance, integrity and complaints handling, legal and risk obligations that protect participants and clubs
• Stronger support for club development, volunteers, coaches and clear pathways across NSW
• Better access to courts, venues and opportunities to play, through advocacy and connections to the sector
• The people, registration systems and statewide capability needed to support a growing sport across the whole state

Thank you for being part of a sport built on connection, courage, and excellence. Volleyball NSW is committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

We will keep listening, improving, and delivering the experience our members deserve.

Together, we are building a stronger future for volleyball in NSW.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Walter

Volleyball NSW CEO

FAQS

Q: Why are fees increasing?
A: Because participation is growing and we need to keep pace with that growth in a way that supports members, clubs and the long-term future of the sport.

Q: Where will the money go?
A: It will be reinvested into volleyball in NSW, including safer and better member experiences, support for clubs and volunteers, access to facilities, and the people and systems needed to manage growth. Our next phase of the strategy is focused on building a home of volleyball, delivering better experiences, and more opportunities to play. Every dollar we raise goes toward what our community has told us is needed for our sport to thrive.

Q:  Do you understand people are under pressure?
A: Yes. That’s exactly why the Board chose a phased approach and considered affordability carefully before making this decision. A full membership works out to be less than $3 a week.

Q: Is this just about making more money?
A: No. The purpose is to reinvest in the sport and build the capacity needed to support a growing volleyball community across NSW.

Q: When was the last time membership fees were increased? By how much?

A: In 2025, an average increase of 8% was applied across membership categories, with no increase to a few key memberships, including Adult Recreational membership.

Q: What do membership fees go towards?

A: Membership fees help fund the essential work required for Volleyball NSW as a Not-for-profit to run and grow volleyball across NSW. This includes competitions, programs for players and the wider community, support for clubs, safe and inclusive participation, complaints handling, player insurance, legal and risk obligations, registration systems, and the staff and operational capacity needed to support the sport sustainably across the whole state.

Q: How does this membership fee compare with other sports?

A: Volleyball NSW’s membership fees remain competitive with other major participation sports, including football. Like those sports, membership covers more than insurance; it funds safe delivery, competitions, safeguarding, officials, technology, and access to venues. Many sports have seen increased fees in recent years due to rising costs. Volleyball has taken a planned, phased approach and remains competitively priced as a team sport in NSW.