Changes from Autumn 2026:
Key messages for Autumn 2026:
- New fees from Autumn 2026
- At registration you pay: Registration (2 game-fees worth) + First 4 games = 6 game-fees worth up front. After that, you can still pay week-by-week in the app if you prefer.
- Cash won't be accepted at most venues
From the Autumn 2026 season, we are changing our fee structure and how we process registrations. This is important to know, and with registrations opening from January 12th, it's essential for Captains to plan ahead.
This year, court hire is increasing at all venues (charged to us by the operators), and our Brunswick lease costs are increasing by 17%. This requires a $1 per player, per game increase.
NEW FEES:
- Hardcourt Volleyball: From $78 → $84 per team per game
- Rebound Beach 5s: From $65 → $70 per team per game
- Rebound Pairs: From $32 → $34 per team per game
Registration Fees will remain at the equivalent of two game fees.
BRUNSWICK TEAMS ONLY: A further $1 per player increase will apply in Spring 2026 due to increased venue costs under our new long-term lease.
We're introducing it gradually to reduce the upfront impact. We just want to be transparent about what's coming.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
When you register your team, you will be charged your Registration Fee (equivalent to two game fees) plus the first 4 games upfront.
We will no longer be sending a full season invoice before the season starts. Your registration invoice will cover your first 4 games of the season.
After grading/prelims, once your division (and total game count) is confirmed, we’ll issue a second invoice for the remaining games. You can then choose to pay in full or week-by-week via the app.
Here are the amounts you will be charged when registering your team for next season:
- Hardcourt Volleyball: $168 Registration + $336 for 4 games = $504
- Rebound Beach 5s: $140 Registration + $280 for 4 games = $420
- Rebound Pairs: $68 Registration + $136 for 4 games = $204
Why are we doing this?
- Some bulk payments are coming in too late — this helps ensure referees and staff are paid on time.
- Teams paying in advance sometimes overpay because we can’t predict total games before grading; this can lead to captains overcharging players and needing refunds later.
- Fewer credit transfers between seasons.
- Less admin time chasing late payments.
- Fewer issues with new teams registering and not turning up, inconveniencing opponents.
CASH PAYMENTS NO LONGER ACCEPTED (excluding Brunswick)
From Autumn 2026 we are no longer accepting cash at venues (excluding Brunswick as this is our own full time venue).
This isn’t because we have anything against cash — however, too often we are getting discrepancies between what Captains state they have paid and what is in the envelope.
It is too high a security risk for our staff having to handle cash at the end of the night, when money needs to be taken back to the office.
Please pay via the app/card if you are paying weekly, or to avoid fees you can pay upfront via bank transfer.
FAQ
- What if we withdraw after registering?
- What if we have credit from the previous season?
As per our policy, your registration fee (2-game equivalent) is not refundable. Any unused game fees from the initial 4-game invoice (e.g., if you withdraw during grading/prelims) will be refunded, excluding any forfeit fees if applicable.
Each season, we provide credits into your team account after the finals series. You will then be able to apply those credits to the second invoice (issued after grading/prelims).
Thank you!
We look forward to providing you with an amazing Autumn 2026. We have a lot of great added experiences coming up.
Now as a volleyball-focused business, we are looking to expand further and show the rest of Melbourne why we are the largest social provider.
It is not only due to what we can provide, but also our amazing crew who are hands on at the venues, and also the incredible community we have built through you, our teams and players.