Youth Indoor Phoenix

(Updated 22/07/2022)

OVERVIEW

WHY	Youth Indoor Phoenix is the performance program to prepare NSW representative teams for the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (AYVC).
WHO	Youth Indoor Phoenix is a state-wide age specific program (Under 14, U15, U16, U17, and U18) that aims to target the highest performing male and female athletes living within NSW. Mentor and head coaches will be appointed to each age group and gender, who will also work with a number of suitable assistant coaches and support staff. Referees will also be required to fill available positions at the AYVC.
WHAT	Youth Indoor Phoenix is a team based program, offered on an annual basis in preparation for the AYVC. Selected athletes and coaches will go through a 3 Phase process including: Nomination: Opportunities to apply for positions in the program through methods such as nomination forms, talent identification, and trial events. Squad: A group of selected athletes and coaches undergo NSW based centralised and localised development and training opportunities. Team: The Squad group is narrowed to only athletes and coaches required for the AYVC. Selected athletes and coaches undergo further centralised development and training prior to traveling to and competing at the AYVC. *Addition of few Shadow Athletes which are official training partners and potential replacement athletes in the case of injury or illness of a team athlete.

WHY

Youth Indoor Phoenix is the performance program to prepare NSW representative teams for the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (AYVC).

WHO

Youth Indoor Phoenix is a state-wide age specific program (Under 14, U15, U16, U17, and U18) that aims to target the highest performing male and female athletes living within NSW.

Mentor and head coaches will be appointed to each age group and gender, who will also work with a number of suitable assistant coaches and support staff.

Referees will also be required to fill available positions at the AYVC.

WHAT

Youth Indoor Phoenix is a team based program, offered on an annual basis in preparation for the AYVC.

Selected athletes and coaches will go through a 3 Phase process including:

Nomination: Opportunities to apply for positions in the program through methods such as nomination forms, talent identification, and trial events.
Squad: A group of selected athletes and coaches undergo NSW based centralised and localised development and training opportunities.
Team: The Squad group is narrowed to only athletes and coaches required for the AYVC. Selected athletes and coaches undergo further centralised development and training prior to traveling to and competing at the AYVC. *Addition of few Shadow Athletes which are official training partners and potential replacement athletes in the case of injury or illness of a team athlete.

PRIMARY CONTACT

Filip Zapala - Pathways Coordinator

M: 0432 902 931

E: filip.zapala@volleyballnsw.com.au

KEY DATES

In general, the Youth Indoor Phoenix program operates in the 6 months leading into the AYVC.

PHASE	DATE	LOCATION	AGE GROUPS	DESCRIPTION
1) NOMINATION	Week of 28th March 2022	Online	All Ages	2022 Season Phoenix Podcast
	Tue 12th April 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Female Talent ID Sessions
	Wed 13th April 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Male Talent ID Sessions
	Tue 19th April 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Male Talent ID Sessions
	Thu 21st April 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Female Talent ID Sessions
	Sun 24th April 2022	Online	COACHES	APPLICATIONS close for COACHES
	Sun 1st May 2022	Online	U16 – U18	APPLICATIONS close for ATHLETES
	Tue 3rd May 2022	Online	COACHES	Final COACHES selected for Phoenix TEAM
	Tue 10th May 2022	Online	U16 – U18	ATHLETE invitations sent for SQUAD Trials
	Sat 21st May 2022	Netball Central	U16 – U18	Phoenix SQUAD Trials 1-3pm U16 Age Group (born 2007) 3-5pm U17 Age Group (born 2006) 5-7pm U18 Age Group (born 2005)
2) SQUAD	Sun 22nd May 2022	Online	U14 – U15	APPLICATIONS close for ATHLETES
	Tue 31st May 2022	Online	U14 – U15	ATHLETE invitations sent for SQUAD Phase
	Tue 31st May 2022	Online	U16 – U18	Phoenix SQUAD Selections Confirmed
	Sat 11th June 2022	Netball Central	U14 – U15	SQUAD Training Camp 1
	Sat 18th June 2022	Netball Central	U16 – U18	SQUAD Training Camp 1
	Sat 25th June 2022	Netball Central	U14 – U15	SQUAD Training Camp 2
	Sat 2nd July 2022	Netball Central	U16 – U18	SQUAD Training Camp 2
	Sat 16th July 2022	Netball Central	U14 – U15	SQUAD Tournament & TEAM Selection Day
	Sat 23rd July 2022	Netball Central	U16 – U18	SQUAD Tournament & TEAM Selection Day
	Wed 27th July 2022	Online	All Ages	Phoenix TEAM Selections Invitations
3) TEAM	Mon 1st August 2022	Online	All Ages	Phoenix TEAM Selections Confirmed
	Wed 3rd August 2022	Online	All Ages	Phoenix TEAM Announcement
	New* Sat 6th August 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Pathways Play Day
	TBC	Online	All Ages	Selected ATHLETES induction
	Sat 20th August 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	TEAM Training Camp 1
	New* Sat 27th August 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	Phoenix Play Day
	Sat 3rd September 2022	Netball Central	All Ages	TEAM Training Camp 2
	Sun 18th September 2022	Perry Park	All Ages	TEAM Training Camp 3
	24th – 29th September 2022	Bendigo, VIC	All Ages	Australian Youth Volleyball Championships
	TBC	TBC	All Ages	Post AYVC Celebration

ATHLETES - How to apply

There are five age groups for athletes:

Under 14 (cannot turn 14 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 15 (cannot turn 15 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 16 (cannot turn 16 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 17 (cannot turn 17 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 18 (cannot turn 18 or older in the year of the competition)

Please see the table below which summarises the number of positions available in the program and any specific information that should be understood prior to making an application.

Note: The application process is different for U14-U15 and U16-U18 Athletes.

DOWNLOADS:

APPLICATIONS:

PHASE	QUANTITY	APPLY
1) NOMINATION	Talent ID (All Ages): Maximum 60 athletes per session	CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER Note: Registrations close @ 9AM the day of each session Female: 12th April: Session 1 - 12:00PM \| Session 2 - 2:00PM 21st April: Session 1 - 11:00AM \| Session 2 - 1:00PM \| Session 3 - 3:00PM Male: 13th April: Session 1 - 11:00AM \| Session 2 - 1:00PM \| Session 3 - 3:00PM 19th April: Session 1 - 11:00AM \| Session 2 - 1:00PM \| Session 3 - 3:00PM
1) NOMINATION	Trials (U16 – U18): Maximum 60 athletes per gender, per age group *	Note: Applications closed 2nd May
2) SQUAD	U14 – U15: Athletes accepted based on demand and capacity	Note: Applications closed 23rd May
2) SQUAD	U16 – U18: Maximum 30 athletes per gender, per age group *	By selection only
3) TEAM+Shadow	All Ages: Maximum 10 athletes per gender, per age group *	By selection only

* These numbers serve as a guide. The final number of athletes selected in each age group may vary at the discretion of VNSW, with decisions made in line with selection processes and policies which will be made available prior to the opening of athlete nominations.

External funding opportunities:

Sport Excellence Scholarship Fund 2022 - Application - Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (sesf.org.au)

Local Sporting Champions - Local Sporting Champions | Sport Australia

Internal funding opportunities: Phoenix Youth Team Funding Opportunities

COACHES & STAFF - How to apply

There are five age groups for athletes:

Under 14 (cannot turn 14 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 15 (cannot turn 15 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 16 (cannot turn 16 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 17 (cannot turn 17 or older in the year of the competition)
Under 18 (cannot turn 18 or older in the year of the competition)

Please see the table below which summarises the number of positions available in the program and any specific information that should be understood prior to making an application.

DOWNLOAD:

SELECTION PROCESS - COACHES (pdf)

APPLICATION:

POSITION	QUANTITY	POSITION DESCRIPTION	APPLY
Mentor Coaches (Travelling)	5 (1 per age group)	Mentor Coach PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 24 April
Head Coaches (Travelling)	10 (1 per gender, per age group)	Head Coach PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 24 April
Assistant Coaches (Travelling)	10 (1 per gender, per age group)	Assistant Coach T PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 24 April
Assistant Coaches (Non-travelling)	Multiple	Assistant Coach NT PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 24 April
Development Coaches (Non-travelling)	Multiple	Development Coach PD (pdf) - (Coming Soon)	CLICK HERE TO APPLY Note: Applications close 24 April

REFEREES - How to apply

VNSW is required to provide a number of referee delegates for the AYVC, depending on the number of teams entered.

Referees can gain indoor specific experience by officiating in the schedule of NSW State Cup events and Sydney Volleyball League held every year between March to November.

The NSW Volleyball Referees Association co-ordinates all referee appointments. Please express your interest by sending an email titled "EOI AYVC" to appointments@nswvbrefs.org.au. Make sure to include your current refereeing experience.