Good Neighbour Volleyball Tournament
28-29 November 2026
Join us for the 61st edition of Canberra’s premier volleyball event!
Volleyball ACT warmly invites teams from across the region to take part in the 61st Good Neighbour Tournament — a weekend celebrating community, competition and the spirit of volleyball in the nation's capital.
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)
Please go through all the information below before registering.
Registration Forms
Registration Link: Open Divisions (Men, Women, Mixed Recreational)
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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