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Flaming Chalice - Team Nominations Open
What is Flaming Chalice?
Dragons Volleyball Association runs the Flaming Chalice Volleyball Tournament each year on the Labour Day long weekend (first weekend in May).
This event has been running every year since 1991. Flaming Chalice is the largest association-run tournament in Queensland attracting teams from as far afield as Townsville, Dalby and Sydney, and occasionally international teams.
This year we are expecting more than 110 teams spread across 14 courts, and 15 divisions!
Photos
Thousands of photos from previous years can be found at our Chalice Facebook page - Dragons Flaming Chalice
2026 Key Details
Dates:
Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May 2026
Venues:
The Gap SHS, Craigslea SHS, Boondall Entertainment Centre
Costs:
Open divisions: $530/team | School-aged divisions: $500/team
Early Bird Discount
$30/team discount if nominated and paid by Monday 31 March.
Registrations and Payments:
All nominations must be submitted by Tuesday 21 April, with fees in our bank account by 4pm Wednesday 22 April.
Nomination Info
Dragons welcome teams in the divisions below. They may come from clubs, schools, or elsewhere.
Open-Aged Men and Women:
Open Aged Men (in order): Premier, Challenger, Div 1, Div 2 & Div 3
Open Aged Women (in order): Premier, Challenger, Div 1 & Div 2
Mixed teams may compete in all men's divisions except Premier.
School-aged Boys and Girls:
Under 19 - born 2008 and younger
Under 17 - born 2010 and younger
Under 15 - born 2012 and younger Dragons are willing to consider age exemptions for school teams which are predominantly of the right age. Please get in touch well in advance to ensure no problems at the tournament.
Open Men - 2.43m
Open Women - 2.24m
Male Under 19 - 2.35m
Male Under 17 - 2.35m
Male Under 15 - 2.15m
Women Under 19 - 2.15m
Women Under 17 - 2.15m
Women Under 15 - 2.10m
Refunds will be provided for withdrawals under the following conditions:
| Before 4pm on Friday 17 April | Full Refund |
| Before 4pm on Tuesday 21 April | 50% Refund |
| After 4pm on Tuesday 21 April | No Refund |
We would like your team to make an effort to be available for the whole weekend, but if that is not possible please indicate on your nomination form (under Draw considerations) if there are times your team cannot play (eg. Friday night, Monday afternoon). Brisbane teams are generally expected to play as scheduled.
By nominating you acknowledge that there will be promotional photographs taken at the tournament for use on our website and social media, and that all relevant approvals for any participants under 18 have been provided to your club/association/school.
Register on the waiting list
if your division is full
More information:
Please contact the Chalice Tournament Director.
