ABOUT CBVA

SERVING OUR BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMMUNITY SINCE 2008

Coogee Beach Volleyball Association has more than 500 members from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

We are proud of the cultural mix in our association and how beach volleyball connects us all in a fun and social way. 

We are based at Sydney’s beautiful Coogee Beach, with 2 permanent courts and 3 additional portable nets at the northern end of the beach.

The association is affiliated to Volleyball NSW and Volleyball Australia.

We Are Social

We play social games every day, all year long. We are open to whoever wants to join and partner with other members to play a few games and socialise. We also try to organise tournaments throughout the year, and offer coaching for all levels of players.

CBVA was founded by a small group of friends in 2008 and has since become a well-run association with a very popular beach volleyball program for kids, as well as adult training classes and squad opportunities for members.

CBVA board and subcommittees are run by volunteer members, who work together to ensure the smooth operation of the association.

Court times & guidelines

Summer (1 October – 31 March)

 
Weekdays
6am to 10am – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
10am to 5pm – Courts 1, 2 and 5
5pm to 8pm – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Saturdays
6am to 9am – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
9am to 6pm – Courts 1, 2 and 5
6pm to 8pm – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Sundays
12pm to 5:30pm – Courts 1, 2 and 5
5:30pm to 8pm – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
 

Winter (1 April – 30 September)

 
Everyday
6am to 8pm – Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

How to set up and pack down our nets

 
 

2022 - 2023 Board Members

 

President: Aline Siquera

Vice President: Marco Viglietta

Secretary: Robert Trzebski

Treasurer: Blake Bentley

Ordinary Member: Brett Turner



 

 

 

CBVA History

1994-2006

There were a few groups of beachgoers that practised beach volley during the week at Coogee beach. From time to time beach inspectors confronted players to ask them to stop playing, as Randwick City Council required public liability insurance to be authorised to play. Marcos Molina organised the group known as “Friends of Coogee Beach Volleyball”.

2006-2008

After lots of altercations with the beach inspectors, a group of players composed by old-time players at Coogee Beach (Marcos Molina, Peppi Zagami, Alan Wilton and Robert Trzebski) and newbies (Marco Viglietta, Arnaud Motreff and Hernan Terrazzino) started the activities to establish Coogee Beach Volleyball Association, creating the first constitution, webpage and member list.

2008

Coogee Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA)is officially established and joins State Volleyball NSW to be covered by their public liability insurance. The first AGM was held on 24th May 2008.

2013

The original agreement with Randwick City Council allowed the Association to use only two courts, after many negotiations with Council a lease contract for the beach area was signed to officially allow the association to use five courts.

2016

After requesting permission to set up permanent posts since the inception of the Association, Randwick Council finally approved the request for 2 permanent posts. The association had less than 100 members.

2017

A request for storage was approved by Council at a Council meeting where 50 of our members assisted to support the petition.

Since 2018

The association continues to grow, reaching 300 members. CBVA also starts an official Junior Program and Squad Program.

1994-2006: There were a few groups of beachgoers that practised beach volley during the week at Coogee beach. From time to time beach inspectors confronted players to ask them to stop playing, as Randwick City Council required public liability insurance to be authorised to play. Marcos Molina organised the group known as “Friends of Coogee Beach Volleyball”.

2006-2008: After lots of altercations with the beach inspectors, a group of players composed by old-time players at Coogee Beach (Marcos Molina, Peppi Zagami, Alan Wilton and Robert Trzebski) and newbies (Marco Viglietta, Arnaud Motreff and Hernan Terrazzino) started the activities to establish Coogee Beach Volleyball Association, creating the first constitution, webpage and member list.

2008: Coogee Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA)is officially established and joins State Volleyball NSW to be covered by their public liability insurance. The first AGM was held on 24th May 2008.

2013:  The original agreement with Randwick City Council allowed the Association to use only two courts, after many negotiations with Council a lease contract for the beach area was signed to officially allow the association to use five courts.

2016: After requesting permission to set up permanent posts since the inception of the Association, Randwick Council finally approved the request for 2 permanent posts. The association had less than 100 members.

2017: A request for storage was approved by Council at a Council meeting where 50 of our members assisted to support the petition.

Since 2018: The association continues to grow, reaching 300 members. CBVA also starts an official Junior Program and Squad Program.

CBVA Presidents

  • 2008-2012: Marcos Molina
  • 2012-2015: Hernan Terrazzino
  • 2015-2017: Tony Saad
  • 2017-2019: Arnaud Motreff
  • 2019-2020: Anna Dahmen
  • 2020-2022: Robert Trzebski
  • 2022-2023: Aline Siqueira

CBVA Life Members

Life membership is the highest honour CBVA can bestow on an individual. It is awarded in recognition of those who have made an outstanding contribution and in doing so have made an extremely positive impact on our organisation:

  • 2017: Marcos Molina
  • 2019: Blake Bentley
  • 2021: Hernan Terrazzino
 

 

 

FY 22-23 Financials