Open League

Open League is Volleyball ACT's major open competition and provides players with competitive and social volleyball experience. Open League is for everyone whether you are with a club, a work team, a school or just a bunch of friends!  

Open League consists of multiple divisions in Men's, Women's and Youth.

Competition Draws and Results page is here

2025 Season Dates

Autumn Season

Leagues  Match Night   Start Date   Finish Date 
Men's Divisions Monday April 28 June 30
Women's Divisions Tuesday April 29 July 01
Mixed Recreational League Thursday May 01 July 03


Spring Season

Leagues  Match Night   Start Date   Finish Date 
Men's Divisions Monday July 21 September 15
Women's Divisions Tuesday July 22 September 16
Mixed Recreational League Thursday July 24 September 17


All divisions are played at the Lyneham Hockey Centre, Harrison School and Shirley Simth School with matches commencing from 5:30pm on Monday and 4:30pm Tuesday nights.

All players will need to register with Volleyball ACT for the year and once team fees are paid you are ready to play.

Match Time Limits

All round matches are best of five sets, to a time limit of one hour (including 10 minute warm-up period). Finals matches will also be played best of three/five sets depending on the division, but with no time limit, or as directed by the draw.

Team Fees

The 2025 Spring Season team fees are based on 12 weeks:

  • Men's, Women's & Youth Leagues = $1030 per team
  • School Team Rate = $930 per team (Must be approved by the school to participate in a VACT Competition)
  • Youth Competition = $930 (Must compete in the Youth Division) 
  • Teams not fully paid by week 3 will not be permitted to play until payment is made

Player Registration

All players must be registered with Volleyball ACT before their first match. Registration is on an individual basis and is separate to the team's competition fees. Any team found to have played an unregistered player will forfeit the match.

How can I play Open League?

You can play Open League by joining one of our clubs, entering a team with a group of friends or if you are an individual please contact the VACT office and we will link you up with a team.

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