2026 Junior Schools Cup Information and registration
2026 Junior Schools Cup
Event Dates
StartFriday 23 October 2026
FinishSunday 25 October 2026
Registration Dates
OpenTuesday 18 August 2026
CloseFriday 25 September 2026
Junior Schools Cup is an annual volleyball festival targeted at year 7 and 8 high school students. Catering to approximately 2,000 students over three days, athletes of all skill levels are welcome. This event is typically held during term 4.
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2026 Junior Schools Cup
Date: 23rd - 25th October, 2026
Divisions: Year 7* / Year 8* / Year 8 Honours*
Price: $775 per team (Honours) / $675 per team (Divisions 1 & 2)
Venue:Gold Coast, including Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre (Carrara), Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium & AB Paterson College, Calamvale Community College, Mt Warren Park Sports Centre.
Membership: All athletes must be current financial members of VQ.
*All team members must be in the specified year level or lower.
Schools will be invoiced after the nominations closing date.
Terms and conditions
- PAYMENT
Price: $775 per team (Honours) / $675 per team (Divisions 1 & 2). Schools will be invoiced after the nominations closing date.
A membership check will be conducted before the event, however please call the VQ office on 3367 1991 to confirm the membership status if unsure.
To become a member or renew your membership follow this link - https://www.vq.org.au/membership/
If you are unsure of whether you are a current member or not you can search your emails for "VQID" or email db@vq.org.au.
VQ membership expires every year on 31 March and must be renewed yearly. Membership is compulsory to attend VQ competitions for insurance purposes.
REFUND POLICY
Withdrawal of teams is permitted, however the following penalties will apply:
Prior to close of Nominations: No penalty, Full Refund
Prior to draw release: 50% of Nomination Fee
After draw release: Forfeit Full Nomination Fee
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing to Connor O'Neill, Events Lead (Schools) at: schoolscup@vq.org.au
Teams who withdraw after the tournament has started and fail to complete their scheduled matches will incur a fine of up to $100 per team per match forfeited. Where teams can provide evidence of being prevented from playing due to circumstances beyond their control, no fine will be applied. These decisions will be made at the discretion of VQ.
Late payments will incur a penalty fee of $30.