Autumn Pirates Camp 2026 Information and registration
Autumn Pirates Camp 2026
Registration is now closed
Event Dates
StartTuesday 14 April 2026
FinishFriday 17 April 2026
Registration Dates
OpenMonday 9 February 2026
CloseFriday 10 April 2026
CAMP DETAILS:
~ Year 6 to 11 (inclusive)
~ Tuesday 14th April - Friday 17th April 2026
~ 8:00am to 3:10pm / 9:20am to 4:30pm
~ The Sports Centre, Brisbane Bicentenary Sports and Entertainment Complex
~ $330 per person
~ VQ Membership required (recreational level only).
PACKAGE:
As part of the camp athletes will receive the following items upon check-in:
Pirates Camp water bottle
Pirates Camp t-shirt
*Please note that you will receive the shirt size that you order in this form and there will not be an option for sizing exchanges. Sizing typically runs small so we recommend ordering a size up.
FORMAT:
Three volleyball sessions of 1h 20 min each with two 1h 20 min breaks in between
Male camp and female camp alternate sessions on court (i.e., when males are playing volleyball, females are on break and vice versa)
Educational sessions during one of two breaks (e.g., refereeing, volleyball pathways, strength & conditioning, etc.)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE - DAY 1: (SAMPLE ONLY AND NOT THE ACTUAL TIMETABLE)
8:00am - Female check-in
8:30am to 9:50am - Female Camp - volleyball session 1
9:20am - Male check-in
9:50pm to 11:10am - Male Camp - volleyball session 1 / Female Camp - Volleyball Pathways
11:10am to 12:30pm - Female Camp volleyball session 2 / Male Camp - Volleyball Pathways
12:30pm to 1:50pm - Male Camp volleyball session 2 / Female Camp - Break for lunch
1:50pm to 3:10pm - Female Camp volleyball session 3 & Male Camp - Break for lunch
3:10pm - Female pick-up
3:10pm to 4:30pm - Male Camp volleyball session 3
4:30pm - Male pick-up
*The male and female camp will alternate starting on the first session. This means that if the female camp starts at 8:30am on Day 1, then the male camp starts at 8:30am on Day 2. Actual confirmed schedule will be sent out via email*
WHAT TO BRING:
You will receive an email with the exact schedule the week prior to the camp start date.
For the camp, athletes will need to bring the following:
Packed lunch
Snacks and plenty of water
Change of clothes, just in case
Sports gear
Sports shoes/court shoes
Protective gear (knee pads, ankle guards if owned)
Terms and conditions
- PAYMENT
Total cost for the camp will be $330 per person.
A membership check will be conducted before the camp however, please call the VQ office on 3367 1991 to confirm the membership status of the participant before completing this form.
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 camps for insurance purposes.
REFUND POLICY
Once you register you will only be eligible for a partial refund in the following circumstances:
If you withdraw before Thursday 8th January 2026 you will be eligible for a refund of the registration fee minus the bank and administration processing fees.
If you withdraw on or after Thursday 8th January 2026 you will not be eligible for a refund unless you have sustained a serious injury with a medical certificate submitted.
To apply for a refund, you will need to email VQ's Pathways Administrator pa@vq.org.au before the aforementioned dates.