Good Neighbour Volleyball Tournament
28-29 November 2026
🚨 Waitlist Now Open — GNVT 2026
Due to an overwhelming response, all divisions for the Good Neighbour Volleyball Tournament 2026 have reached maximum capacity and registrations have closed ahead of schedule.
If you're still keen to take part, you can join the waitlist — a limited number of spots are still available in select Open Divisions. Men's Division 4 and Women's Division 3 have already reached capacity, and other divisions have very few spots left.
How it works:
- The waitlist runs on a first come, first served basis, by division.
- According to the current numbers, if there is a vacant spot in the division you register for, we will accept your registration directly and add your team to the main playing list.
- If your division has no vacant spot, your team will only be offered a place if a currently registered team withdraws.
- Filling out the waitlist form does not guarantee entry.
- No fee is payable to join the waitlist — entry fees only apply once a spot is confirmed.
- If a place opens up, VACT will contact your team directly using the details provided, so please make sure they're accurate and check them regularly.
We know this isn't the news everyone was hoping for, and we apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your enthusiasm for GNVT — register below to secure your place in line.
Please go through all the information below before registering.
Event Snapshot
Dates: Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 November 2026
Start time: Matches commence from 8:00 AM on Saturday
Finish: All medal matches conclude by 6:00 PM Sunday, barring extraordinary circumstances
Location: Multiple venues across north Canberra
Registration closes: COB Friday 4 September 2026 (or earlier if capacity is reached)
Registration Forms
Waitlist Registration Link: Open Divisions (Men, Women, Mixed Recreational)
Waitlist Registration Link: Youth Divisions (Boys and Girls)
Registration for the Honours Division is not open. Updates on Honours Division registration will be communicated separately. The forms can also be found on the events tab of this website.
Venues
Matches will be played across several venues in the north of Canberra. Final venue allocations will be confirmed once the competition draw has been completed.
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Australian Institute of Sport, Building 14 (AIS B-1 4)
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Australian Institute of Sport, Volleyball Centre (AIS VC)
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Australian National University (ANU)
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Lyneham Hockey Centre (LHC)
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Shirley Smith High School (SSHS)
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Netball ACT Centre (NC)
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University of Canberra (UC)
Indicative venue allocation:
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Mixed Division 1 & 2 — Australian National University (ANU)
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Men's Division 1 & 2 — AIS Volleyball Centre (AIS VC)
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Men's Division 2; Women's Division 1, 2, 3 & 4 — AIS B-14 / Sports Training Facility (AIS STF)
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Men's Division 3 & 4 — Lyneham Hockey Centre (LHC)
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Youth — Shirley Smith High School (SSHS)
Note: Venue allocations above are subject to change and will be finalised closer to the event. Division allocations for University of Canberra and Netball Centre are yet to be confirmed.
Divisions & Registration
All teams must complete the online registration process to be accepted into the competition.
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If a division reaches capacity, teams may be asked to move to a higher or lower division, or divisions may be merged.
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During registration, teams may indicate whether they are willing to play in a different division, or prefer not to participate if moved.
- If a team has indicated they are willing to move, VACT will directly make the change without further consultation. Teams who select "No — do not move divisions" will only participate if placed in their nominated division.
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All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four matches across the weekend.
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Registration for the Honours Division is not open. Updates on Honours Division registration will be communicated separately.
Player Eligibility & Participation
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Players may enter only one team per division, unless approved by the Tournament Director.
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Players must participate in at least one round match to be eligible for finals.
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Men are not permitted to play in women's divisions, and women are not permitted to play in men's divisions, unless approved by the Tournament Director.
Mixed Divisions — Important Information
Recreational Divisions (Mixed Division 1 & 2)
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Uniforms are not required; matching or same-colour shirts are recommended.
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Teams must have a minimum of two players of each sex on court at all times.
Registration & Payment
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Team contacts will receive an invoice by mid-to-late September 2026.
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Registration closes COB Sunday 4 September 2026 — registrations may close earlier if tournament capacity is reached.
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All players must be registered with a State Association for insurance purposes.
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Players without a State Association membership may purchase a Two-Day Membership via the Volleyball ACT website for $30— select "Two-Day Membership – 61st Good Neighbour Volleyball Tournament 2026."
Player details submission: Instructions for submitting player details will be sent to team contacts following registration. Please monitor your email for updates.
Entry Fees
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Open & Mixed Divisions: $675 per team
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Youth / School Teams: $500 per team
Refund Policy
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No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after COB Monday 20th October 2026.
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Full refunds will be issued if Volleyball ACT cannot accommodate a team due to division merges or capacity limits.
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In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, all registrants will be refunded 75% of the total registration fee.
Match Format
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All divisions: 60 minutes total per match, including a 10-minute warm-up.
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All minor round games will be played as limited-time, best-of-five matches.
Draws
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Official match draws will be published on the Volleyball ACT website by 5:00 PM, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
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Draws are subject to change; teams are advised to check regularly for updates. Requests for match rescheduling will not be accepted.
Medals
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in every division.
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Each medal-winning team will receive ten medals.
Rules & Regulations
Full rules and regulations for the 2026 Good Neighbour Tournament are available here.
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