Spikezone (Primary School)
What is Spikezone?
Spikezone is Volleyball Australia’s modified version of volleyball for primary school kids aged between 8 and 12. This introductory Learn-to-Play activity is a great, non-contact, team sport that is fun, energetic, and helps to develop coordination and socialisation skills. Kids play Spikezone on a smaller sized court similar to that of a badminton court, with a lower net height (1.6m-2m). Spikezone uses smaller, softer and lighter volleyballs and is played with less players on court. Spikezone is played on any surfaces, such as indoor, beach, grass and outdoors. At Dragons, we run Spikezone indoors.
What's next after Spikezone?
At Dragons, Year 5 and Year 6 players have the choice to join Spikezone or High School Training (HST). During the initial period in HST, players will train with lighter volleyballs (in-between version of a Spikezone ball and normal sized volleyball), lower net height (2m-2.24m) 6-9 players a-side, and in the standard 9x16m volleyball courts. Players will need to trial to be considered for High School Training. See High School Training for more information.
As players mature and enter high school, they will have the opportunity of moving up to our High School Training and possibly other junior programs such as Junior Premier Volleyball League (JPVL) and/or Dragons Academy. See Juniors for information.
When and where is Spikezone training?
Training runs during school terms 1 to 4 and also over summer school holidays. You will have the flexibility to sign up on a term-by-term basis. Spikezone is currently held at The Gap SHS only. Training time is usually 6pm - 7.15pm.
Can my child try out/trial for Spikezone?
Absolutely! We ask that all newcomers register to try out. If your child will continue for the rest of the term, the first session is payable as part of the term fee. If you decide not to continue after trying out, there is no fee involved for the one trial session attended.
Choosing a session
Once you know your child's skill level, this normally comes down to day of the week that you can attend. In most cases, once registered you are generally expected to stick with that session for the term.
Can we start mid-season?
Yes, you can register during term provided capacity allows. Fees reduce as the term progresses.
Are there any places left? What if it is full?
At times competition for places can be fierce! To find out if there are places left, attempt to register for your preferred session. If you can't choose your preferred session, it is full. If there are no acceptable sessions, add yourself to the waiting list - places do open up, especially early in the term.
I've registered my child for Spikezone - What now?
Once you have registered, all you need to do is attend the next training/trial per your registration, and advise the lead coach that you are there for the first time.
Volleyball Queensland (VQ) Membership
As an affiliate club with Volleyball Queensland, each player must have a current Volleyball Queensland membership to participate in our programs. Spikezone requires a minimum membership level of 'Spikezone', but the member could also have 'Recreational' or 'Full' membership. Following registration for the Junior Program, we will direct you to the Volleyball Queensland membership page, so that you can get that sorted. Please see VQ Membership Requirements for more information.