ABOUT US
Founded in 1995, Adelaide Spikers is proud to be Adelaide’s oldest and only LGBTQIA+ social volleyball club. Over the years, we have built a community on inclusivity, diversity, respect, and teamwork—values that shape everything we do both on and off the court. While predominately an LGBTQIA+ club, we welcome players of all ages (15+), genders, orientations, cultural backgrounds and skill levels through participation in weekly social games and various social events throughout the year. Our aim is to foster a sense of belonging within the queer world while promoting health, wellbeing and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, you’ll find a friendly, supportive space where you can connect and have fun. At Spikers, everyone is welcome, and everyone has a place in our team.
OUR SEASONS
INDOOR
When: WEEKLY during the school year (Feb-Nov)
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Thebarton Senior College
Cost: First timers = FREE. subsequent visit price varies - please refer to event page FAQ's for more info
BEACH
When: WEEKLY during summer school holidays (Nov - Feb)
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Glenelg Beach (come and visit us!)
Cost: First timers = FREE. subsequent visit price varies - please refer to event page FAQ's for more info
Please refer to individual event pages for specific day/time as this can change each year
FAQ's
Q: Can anyone attend?
A: Yes! While we predominantly are an LGBTQIA+ social volleyball club, we welcome people of all orientations, genders, ages, backgrounds and skill levels! |
Q: What is the minimum age to play? A: 15 years old |
Q: When do you play?
A: We hold indoor social game nights during the school year - please check the event page for the day/times as it can change each year
We have one 2-hour session starting at 6:30pm, including 30 minutes of warm-up and practice followed by social games.
We also hold regular beach sessions during the summer school holidays at Glenelg Beach - again, please check event page |
Q: Where do you play? A: Indoor Season - Thebarton Senior College (40 Ashley St, Torrensville SA 5031) Beach Season - Glenelg Beach Volleyball Courts (in front of Glenelg Surf Club) |
Q: What's the vibe? A: All sessions are social, non-competitive and super relaxed with plenty of music to dance around to. Teams are randomised and there is never a shortage of laughs - we don't take ourselves too seriously! Our beach sessions are designed to be even more chilled, with lots of opportunity to rest, socialise and swim (not an official part of the event). We always grab a bite to eat after each session and everyone is welcome to join! |
Q: Do I need to have any experience?
A: Nope! While a little experience with basic skills is recommended, we have plenty of members who can help you learn the reigns and get you playing in no time! We mix up the teams each week to promote socialising and encourage newer players to play alongside and learn from the more experienced players. We also run coaching sessions during the warm up to help people with specific elements of the game.
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Q: Can I just walk-in?
A: No, unfortunately due to current demand and venue capacity we are no longer accepting walk-ins for INDOOR. Please purchase your free trial ticket in advance We often have space at Beach, so feel free to rock up and have a go! You'll just have to register for your free session in-person so we have your details.
If all tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist via our Humanitix page which will alert you when the next available ticket is available. |
Q: How much does it cost?
A: New players have their first session FREE!
General Admission is $10, ($8 for high-school/university students)
Adelaide Spikers Members pay $8 ($6 for students)
Volleyball SA Social Memberships are $25 for 12 months (available to purchase on the VSA website) and are renewed annually from March/April
ASVC Club memberships are $40 for 12 months with renewals in March in line with VSA membership renewals |
Q: When do tickets get released?
A: New players and ASVC club members get access to pre-sale tickets on Saturdays 8:30am for INDOOR. These are limited to ensure some tickets remain for the general public General Admission tickets are released on Monday 8:30am Beach tickets are available for all sessions and can be booked in advance.
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Q: Do I need to be a member?
A: You MUST hold a current Volleyball SA membership ($25 social as a minimum) to continue playing AFTER your free trial session. This can be purchased here:
https://www.volleyballsa.com.a...
You don't need to be a club member to participate, however membership gives you extra benefits such as pre-sale ticket access and discounts on tickets/merchandise and social events.
Ask a committee member on the night about becoming a member! |
Q: Why do I need a VSA membership
A: As an affiliate club of Volleyball SA, we are governed by their code of conduct (under Volleyball Australia) which requires all participants in affiliated programs to be members for insurance purposes. Your VSA membership insures you for personal injury at any of our VSA approved events.
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Q: What's the ASVC Club Membership?
A: Our Adelaide Spikers Club Membership is a loyalty program designed for our regular players to access a few extra benefits. This includes things like:
- Early access to tickets (which is handy when we often sell out)
- Discounted tickets
- Discounted Merchandise
- Ability to vote at our AGM - Subsidies at our social events
Club memberships are $40 for 12 months - renewals in March with VSA membership renewals |
Q: Do you hold events outside of game nights?
A: We sure do! We usually organise events throughout the year, such as:
- SMASH Tournament held in October/November
- Pride Round in June
- social events like movies/bingo/quiz nights - free come-and-try night in Nov for FEAST Festival
- Christmas party
- Beach Volleyball series from Dec-Feb
So keep your eyes peeled on our socials, and you'll be the first to find out when we've got fun new things happening! |
Please visit our event pages for more info, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news and events!