Starting May 1st, 2025, we are implementing several exciting changes to CBVA’s approach to training class delivery, with an initial focus on Adult Training. More detail on the reasons for change is provided below, but the incoming key benefits are as follows:Lower and consistent training class costs for Adult Training.No more class booking fees.A better class booking experience with Mindbody.More and equal training opportunities across all skill levels.Alleviate administrative challenges on CBVA’s awesome volunteers.Introduce some structure and standardization to our training offering, while retaining the unique experience and styles our coaches bring.Remove conflicts of interest that exist in our current system.In completing this exercise, we invested a huge amount of time and effort to review the current training class delivery model at CBVA to understand where improvements can be made, and what is required to create a sustainable model as the club keeps growing. Our goal with these changes is to continue offering quality training classes that benefit members, guided by our not-for-profit principles and purpose: to bring people together through beach volleyball.Our training programs (Juniors, Adult Training, and Squads) are currently very different in terms of processes, policies, and pricing and this creates many challenges across a range of areas. While our coaches have been delivering quality training sessions, the continued growth of CBVA has made now the right time for change.Our immediate focus has been on Adult Training and aligning it more closely with the delivery of our Junior and Squad programs. While most changes relate to Adult Training in this phase, we will continue to review how to enhance all training streams in the future.Read on for more details about these changes: LOWER, CONSISTENT PRICING Adult Training classes will be consistently priced by CBVA, with a 10 class pack costing $275 (or $27.50 per class) and a 5 class pack costing $150 (or $30 per class). Casual classes will be $35.Currently classes range in price from ~$28-$38 (and are set by the each coach individually).Class packs give players the flexibility to book and train with different coaches, as they are not linked to specific classes (like they are in RevSport). Class packs act like credits, and should give people more flexibility to train with different coaches. NO MORE TRANSACTION FEES FOR MEMBERS Transaction fees will be absorbed by the Club.When booking a class, you will not see any additional fees. The prices above are the final price you will pay (for Adult Training) at checkout. A NEW BOOKING PLATFORM Mindbody!RevSport had its limitations for class management, so we’re trying something different! Mindbody is a well used platform in the fitness industry, and we’re hoping it will provide a better overall user experience for players and coaches alike.Please note: We will still use RevSport for membership registration and management because Volleyball Australia / VNSW requires it. BETTER CLASS INFORMATION AND STANDARDISATION We’re planning to publish information on our website and booking platform about what the difference between classes is, and who they are most suited for. Currently we have zero guidance on what we offer and the intended outcomes of each class. We’d also like to be able to offer a full range of classes for beginners to advanced level players, and provide clarity on Private Sessions.We do have a longer term ambition to develop and implement more of a structured coaching framework, while also retaining the unique qualities our coaches bring, but that will require having the right people and structures in place. CLASS CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Currently each coach manages their own cancellations (due to weather or otherwise) with some credits being managed by the coach. From May, a standard policy will be published that will apply to both players (for example, in making bookings, cancellations and no-shows) and coaches (for example, in the event of adverse weather or unsafe conditions). Mindbody will facilitate the refunding of class credits better than RevSport. Please stay tuned for more information on how these changes will be delivered, and what you need to do to sign up to Mindbody and continue training at CBVA. We will be taking your feedback onboard and adapting the changes throughout the rollout as needed. Change is never seamless, and we appreciate your patience and help as we look to deliver this long-term operating structure for the Club and its Members.See you at the beach!
