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Volleyball in Port Macquarie: Play, Learn, Compete

 

WE'RE COMING TO PORT MACQUARIE

Five days of volleyball on the Mid North Coast. There are tournaments on the sand and indoors, courses for coaches and referees, and first-serve sessions for kids.

If you play, coach, referee or just want to give it a go, there's something here for you.

 

REGIONAL VISIT | 4 to 8 FEBRUARY 2027 See all events Day-by-day schedule

 

Key dates. Don't miss out.
  • Schools Cup registrations close in December 2026.
  • Port Macquarie Challenge registrations close in early January 2027.

Exact closing dates will be confirmed here soon.

 

DAY BY DAY

Thursday 4 February   Friday 5 February   Saturday 6 February   Sunday 7 February   Monday 8 February
  • Level 2 Referee Course (theory), from 12pm

 
  • Level 2 Referee Course (practical)
  • PlayVolley school sessions, 10am–2pm
  • RAS Challenger (indoor), 9am–5pm
  • Level 2 Coaching Course (theory), 5pm–9pm

 
  • BVT Port Macquarie at Town Beach, from 8am
  • Level 2 Coaching Course (practical)

 
  • Port Macquarie Challenge (indoor), 8am–5pm
  • PlayVolley Beach Camp, 9am–12pm
  • RAS Challenger (beach), 9am–5pm
  • BVT finals, if numbers require

 
  • Schools Cup Port Macquarie, 8am–4pm

 

EVENTS AND COURSES

Pick your event, check the details and lock in your spot.

COMPETITIONS

BEACH · SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

BVT Port Macquarie

A men's and women's beach volleyball tournament on the sand at Town Beach, with up to eight courts in play. It's a chance for athletes across the region to test themselves in a competitive field without the long drive to Sydney.

When: Saturday 6 February, 8am–5pm
Where: Town Beach, Port Macquarie
Good to know: If entries are strong, finals move to Sunday 7 February. If numbers are lower, we'll wrap up on Saturday.

Enter your team
 

INDOOR · SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Port Macquarie Challenge

A one-day indoor tournament for men's and women's teams on up to six courts. We'll set the divisions so as many teams as possible get a good, close game.

When: Sunday 7 February, 8am–5pm
Where: Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium
Teams: At least 5 men's and 5 women's teams needed to run. Maximum 30 teams overall.
Registrations close: Early January 2027

Clubs, we want your input. We're proposing Men's Division 1 and 2 and Women's Division 1 and 2. Tell us what would work best for your players.

 

Enter your team   Share division feedback

 
 

INDOOR · MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY

Schools Cup Port Macquarie

A one-day tournament for boys' and girls' high school teams on up to six courts.

The divisions are built so students across a range of ages and skill levels all get court time.

When: Monday 8 February, 8am–4pm
Where: Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium
Teams: At least 10 teams needed to run. Maximum 30 teams overall.
Registrations close: December 2026

Teachers and coaches, have your say. We're proposing Years 7–9 Girls, Years 7–9 Boys, Years 10–12 Girls and Years 10–12 Boys. Let us know what suits your school.

 

Register your school          Share division feedback

 

COURSES

THURSDAY 4 - FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY

Level 2 Referee Course

Take your refereeing to the next level. The course is presented by the NSW Volleyball Referees Association (NSWVRA), with theory on Thursday and on-court practical work on Friday.

When: Thursday 4 February, about 12pm–7pm, including 1–2 hours on court. Practical continues Friday 5 February.
Where: Port Macquarie Sports Stadium
Places: At least 6 participants needed to run. Maximum places depend on venue space.

Book your place
 

FRIDAY 5 - STURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

Level 2 Coaching Course

Presented by Deb Chung. If you coach in the region and want to sharpen your skills, this is your weekend. There's theory on Friday night and hands-on coaching on court on Saturday.

When: Friday 5 February, 5pm–9pm (theory). Saturday 6 February (practical, times to be confirmed).
Where: Port Macquarie Sports Stadium
Places: At least 6 participants needed to run. Maximum places depend on venue space.

Book your place

 

KIDS AND PROGRAMS

AGES 5-12: FRIDAY 5 and SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY

PlayVolley

Fun, active sessions for primary-aged kids. They're open to brand-new players and beginners, so no experience is needed. Just bring energy.

PlayVolley in schools

When: Friday 5 February, 10am–2pm
Where: Participating local primary schools
Schools interested in a session, get in touch below.

Book a school session

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PlayVolley Beach Camp

When: Sunday 7 February, 9am–11am coaching, then free game play until 12pm
Where: Town Beach
Who: Kids aged 5–12. At least 4 participants needed to run.

Book the Beach Camp
 

INDOOR FRIDAY 5 | BEACH SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY

RAS Challenger

Indoor: Friday 5 February, 9am–5pm, Port Macquarie Sports Stadium
Beach: Sunday 7 February, 9am–5pm, Town Beach

More details coming soon. Check back here for updates.

 

VENUES

Home of the Referee and Coaching Courses, the Port Macquarie Challenge, the Schools Cup and RAS Challenger (indoor).

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Home of BVT Port Macquarie, the PlayVolley Beach Camp and RAS Challenger (beach). Up to eight courts on the sand.

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MORE INFORMATION

📄 Event information pack (PDF) Coming soon

📄 Port Macquarie Challenge draw Released closer to the event

📄 Schools Cup draw Released closer to the event