Junior PVL Season Info - 2026

Please read below important information before checking out trial information HERE.

Key Dates

These dates may be subject to change.

Item Youth Tier -
U19, U17, U15
Trials Dates

See trial page

Trial outcomes communicated

 TBC

Player registration AND VQ Membership renewal due (including Shadow Players)

 

TBC
Upfront Season Payments 4 weeks after offer deadline
Flaming Chalice* 2-4 May
(long weekend)
First Game

TBC

Junior State Championships*
(see VQ website for info)

Late June TBC
Payment Plans Completed Friday 3 July

Grand Finals (Youth teams)

 TBC
Dragons Awards Night TBC
Senior State Championships*
By invitation only to selected players
(see VQ website for info)		 3-5 October

* PVL players will compete in these events as well, additional fees apply.

Training

Pre-season trainings will be held on the following dates, once a week, 1.5 hours. 

  • Sunday 22 March, The Gap SHS
  • Sunday 29 March, The Gap SHS
  • 6 April - 17 April (term break): Optional sessions on weeknights at The Gap SHS
  • From term 2 until end of season: Between Mondays and Thursdays at The Gap SHS, Ferny Grove SHS, or Indooroopilly SHS. Either 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm.

Pre-Season Training Schedule


In-season training will be held once a week between Mondays and Thursdays at the Gap SHS, Ferny Grove SHS, or Indooroopilly SHS. Either 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm. Any trainings organised during term break are optional.

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

Games are played on Friday nights with some off-weeks. Game and duty times vary subject to the draw. The format is compulsory 3 sets, within a time of 60 minutes.

We strongly recommend you see the 2026 PVL Calendar in the Volleyball Queensland website HERE (under PVL Resources) for dates and venues of all JPVL rounds.

Season Fees

Fees required from each member are outlined below. Payment can be made by credit/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.

Season fee (for all JPVL teams cover trainings and games)

 $640
 Volleyball QLD 2026 membership
('Full' level required)		 $80

PVL Jersey
(if a new one is needed)

 $45
Dragons shorts (Men/Boys only) $40

Accepting/Rejecting an Offer

All triallers will be notified of outcome by trial session 3. Those who receive an offer must respond to offers to accept or decline before offer deadline, and register 2026 PVL by deadline if you accepts the offer. 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 Regulations 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:

  1. Play nicely with everyone, especially our younger members.
  2. Fulfil your commitments (registrations, payments, games, duties) when possible, and seek help/let us know in advance when you can't.
  3. Display sportsmanship at all times.
  4. Respect the opposition teams and officials at all times. 

Additional points specific to junior teams:

  1. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up and get ready so training can start on-time.
  2. We are unable to take responsibility for any issues that may occur outside of the training time and venue. Our duty of care towards the child is during training session times and inside the training venue. For safety reasons, we recommend juniors wait inside the sports hall for parents to pick them up from there.
  3. There is zero tolerance with any form of bullying and vulgarity in any of our junior activities. We ask junior players to be mindful with your choice of words and posting photos/videos of others in social media platforms.

  4. Proper sports-wear and indoor court shoes must be worn to train and play. Spaghetti strap singlets (for girls) and denim are considered not suitable for indoor volleyball, especially for safety reasons.

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

Match Venues

Various Brisbane and Gold Coast venues - See VQ website for info.

Training Schedule

To be provided following trials

Match Schedule

See VQ website for info

Enquiries:

Contact our Junior PVL Coordinator HERE.