The Indoor Regional Development Centres provide first class training for 1st to 3rd year players in Ireland.
Volleyball Ireland aim to support the progression and passion of our more advanced junior players by providing trainings under the guidance of VLY. selected coaches at each centre.
This environment will cater for players currently in 1st , 2nd and 3rd year. The centre will set them on the first stage of the performance pathway and from here hopefully towards national team selection, as well as improving their all round sporting skills. This will have benefits for the individual, their local club and school teams.
Our mission is to assist the region’s higher level players in achieving their individual ambitions while developing players capable of competing on the international stage and within the Volleyball Ireland National League system.
Players eligibility and selection
The Centres will operate in Cork, Galway, Dublin, Laois, Clare and Waterford. Trainings are due to commence in early October with the National RDC tournament to be held on December 20th
Players must hold an Irish passport to be accepted in each Development centre
Upon achieving selection, parents will need to provide consent forms with full or the first instalment payment prior to the third session taking place.
NEW CENTRES?
If you are interested in organising or discussing how to establish a centre in your county please contact [email protected]
Calendar
Players should be able to commit to 20 sessions over season 2025-26. Continuous commitment is necessary in order to achieve the best possible results.
Additional events, such as the National RDC tournament will be an opportunity for players to compete against the best from centres around Ireland.
Costs
Players will pay a €30 sign-up fee for the first two sessions. This remainder fee if selected will be no more than €250 and based on the number of players attending each centre:
Register for the initial first two sessions HERE
- RDC T-shirt for training and games
- Seasonal player training plans
- Full Volleyball Ireland registration and insurance for players.
- Train in an environment with top regional junior players and coaches.
- Any multi day performance camps will be paid for separately.
Additional information
The regional development centre training programmes are guided by our long term player development model. The model has multiple goals in developing performance and is entirely centred around a child’s evolution and enjoyment of sport. To read more on our LTPD model, click here.
If you need additional information, please contact the Erica Fatini, [email protected]
FAQs
How can I sign up?
You can register for centres here.
What are the Development Centres?
The development centres are training centres for the more advanced junior players.
What are the aims of the Development Centres?
The aims of the centres are twofold.
1. To provide support and high level training for our junior players in achieving their ambitions.
2. To create a first step on the high performance pathway to playing on the Irish National volleyball team.
What are the benefits of taking part?
- Being part of a high performance training group with top junior players and coaches
- Player training T-shirt
- Session player training plan designed by National team coaches.
- Access to the National RDC tournament.
How often and how long are the sessions?
Each centre operates on a different schedule but all centres will complete the programme of 20 sessions. Check out training times- Dates and venue leaflet (1)
When is the first training?
Trainings are to commence in early October.
Can my child try again next year if unsuccessful?
Yes, each year all players must try out once again for development centres, even those who were selected the previous year.
