PVL Tier 1-2 Teams Season Info - 2026
Please read below important information before checking out trial information HERE.
Key Dates
| Item | Date |
| Trials Dates |
Tier 1: Saturdays, 24 January and 31 January. |
| Trial 1st round offers sent | TBC |
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Offers accepted/rejected + Player Registration due + |
TBC |
| VQ Transfers submitted | TBC |
| Deposit |
$200 deposit per player |
| Season Upfront Payments | 4 weeks after offer deadline |
| Round 1 | TBC |
| Flaming Chalice* | 2-4 May (long weekend) |
| Payment Plans Completed | Friday 3 July |
| PVL Grand Finals | Tier 1 - TBC Tier 2 - TBC |
| Senior State Championships* (See VQ website for info) |
3-5 October (King's Birthday long weekend) |
| Dragons Awards Night | TBC |
* PVL players will compete in these events as well, additional fees apply.
Training
Training venue/date/times are still to be confirmed, however intention is:
- Most teams will train on Sundays during pre-season.
- Tier 1 Men will train twice a week, one session will be at Gap, other at another location, venue TBA.
- Tier 1 Women will train twice a week, one session will be at Gap, other at a Nissan Arena and/or other location, venue TBA.
- Div 1 and Div 2 Men and Women will train at The Gap, once a week, between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Div 3 Men will train at Richlands East State School on Thursday nights.
Shadow Players
Shadow Players will train with the squad during pre-season only. In the event a spot becomes available in a team, selected Shadow Player will be contacted to fill the spot. All Shadow Players must accept, register and pay Shadow Player fee by due date. Shadow Player placed in teams will pay the difference between the Shadow Player fee and the full season fee.
Competition
VQ information about Premier Volleyball League can be found at the Volleyball Queensland website HERE. Games played on Sundays at a variety of venues.
Season Fees
Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, bank deposit, or payment plan. Each player requires Dragons membership, VQ membership, and a PVL jersey. Men/Boys will also require Dragons shorts.
| Fees for Tier 1-2 Teams* | Premier | Challenger | Divisions 1-2 | Div 3 |
| Dragons PVL season fee (covers training and games) PLUS |
$700 | $700 | $680 | $660 |
| Volleyball QLD membership ('Full' level required) PLUS |
$80 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| PVL Jersey (if a new one is needed) |
$45 | $45 | $45 | $45 |
| Dragons shorts (Men/Boys only) | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
* Fees vary between teams depending on a number of factors including team entry fee, number of trainings per week, training venue, and coaching arrangements.
Accepting/Rejecting an Offer
Following trials, all triallers will be notified of the outcome. Those who receive an offer MUST respond to offers to accept or decline before the offer deadline. If you accept the offer, you will need to register by deadline as well. Failure to accept and register by deadline may result in your place being offered to someone else.
FAQs
What if I sometimes have conflicting commitments between study/work and Dragons club training and/or games?
Dragons understand and accommodate for "life" (e.g. school/work/uni and family commitments). Have a chat with your Dragons PVL Coordinator and coach to discuss your availability.
What if 'something comes up' during the PVL season?
Have a chat with the Dragons PVL Coordinator and coach to discuss your availability.
Am I able to move between teams during the PVL Season? Can I be considered for a higher team, or dropped to a lower team?
There is limited scope for player movements, noting that we have to carefully follow the PVL by-laws to avoid team forfeits.
Other Information
Club Expectations of our Members
Please see Conditions of Membership for our formal conditions of membership that every member must agree to before becoming a member of the club. In essence this boils down to:
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Play nicely with everyone, especially our younger members.
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Meet your commitments (registrations, payments, showing up for games & duties) when possible, and seek help/let us know when you can’t.
Volleyball Queensland (VQ) Membership
As an affiliate club with Volleyball Queensland, each player must have a current Volleyball Queensland membership, with an affiliation to Dragons, to participate in our PVL program. PVL requires a minimum membership level of 'Full'. Following registration for the PVL event, you will be directed to the Volleyball Queensland membership page, so that you can get that sorted. Please see VQ Membership Requirements for more information.
Training Venues
- The Gap State High School
- Indooroopilly State High School
- Richlands East State School
- Nissan Arena (TBC)
Match Venues
Various Brisbane and Gold Coast venues
Team Lists
Offers to players to join teams will be made after all trials have concluded.
Schedule
To be provided following trials.
Match Schedule: See VQ website for info
Enquiries:
For any queries, contact our PVL Coordinators HERE.