Membership fees set for 26-27 

As part of the organisation’s annual review, it is introducing a small number of structural improvements to ensure it can continue to deliver high-quality services, competitions and development opportunities across the sport. 

These changes are designed to maintain strong support for clubs and individuals, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of volleyball in England. 

New Fees  

Club Affiliation 

• Standard Club affiliation: £119 
• BUCS Club affiliation:  £77.50 

The club's admin access will continue to be free, and system updates introduced last year mean committee roles can continue to be managed without requiring Volunteer membership. 

Refer to the Key Changes section below to learn more about the changes in affiliation for Junior and School/College Clubs. 

Individual Membership 

Players:   

• Adult - NVL Player: £45 
• Junior – NVL Player: £29 
• Adult – Sitting Player:  £31.50 
• Junior – Sitting Player: £19 
• Adult Player – Student Cup:  £13.50  
• Junior Player - Junior Competition: £11 
• Player – National Cup & Shield: £5* 

(*merged from two previous categories called Adult player - Regional/local and Junior Player – Regional/Local) 

Coaches and Referees: 

• Coach membership: £52.50 
• Coach Concession (U18 and O60): £26 
• Referee Membership: £52.50 
• Referee Concession (U18 and O60): £26 
• Dual Coach and Referee Membership: £92 
• Dual Coach and Referee Concession (U18 and O60): £46.50 

Volunteers: 

• Volunteer and Team Official: £5 

Please note that there is an additional 3.2% +50p service provider charge on all transactions on VolleyZone. 

Aligning with inflation   

The updated fees reflect an annual adjustment aligned with inflation (3%) in line with Volleyball England’s Articles of Association. 

This ensures that we can continue to maintain and invest in the quality and breadth of services provided to volleyball’s communities. This includes competition delivery, digital systems, safeguarding support, education programmes, national development initiatives, and more. 

Key Changes  

Junior Club Affiliation  

Please note that the separate Junior Club affiliation category will be removed. Junior and school clubs wishing to participate in Volleyball England competitions or access affiliation benefits will now require a Standard Club affiliation. 

This category was originally introduced to encourage junior participation. Volleyball England has previously absorbed a significant proportion of the costs associated with system maintenance, administrative support, and service delivery for this category. 

However, junior clubs now receive the same core benefits as other affiliated clubs, including access to competitions, resources, and support services. 

To support this transition, Volleyball England will offer: 

• A 50% discount on Standard Club Affiliation for Junior clubs affiliating with Volleyball England for the first time 
• Additional support for Junior clubs experiencing financial hardship during their first year under the revised structure 

We remain committed to supporting junior volleyball and ensuring clubs can continue to grow and develop within a sustainable framework. 

 
School/ College Affiliation 

Volleyball England will simplify how schools and colleges engage with the sport by introducing a simplified registration process. This will reduce administrative burden for both institutions and the Volleyball England Hub Team, while ensuring schools/colleges remain connected to the wider volleyball network. 

Schools and colleges registering with Volleyball England through this process will receive selected benefits, including: 

• Information and communications about volleyball opportunities 
• Wider Volleyball England updates and news 
• Visibility on the Club Finder tool 

However, any Schools and colleges wishing to participate in Volleyball England competitions or access the full affiliation benefits will be required to purchase Standard Club affiliation.

Category name change: Player – National Cup and Shield 

The membership category previously known as ‘Adult Player – Regional/Local’ and ‘Junior Player – Regional/Local’ will be renamed ‘Player – National Cup and Shield’. 

This change has been made to reduce confusion with other player categories used across VolleyZone for local leagues/competitions. Members will only need this membership if participating in Cup and Shield competitions and do not already hold a Volleyball England player membership.

Membership Refund Policy Update 

Volleyball England will also be introducing an updated membership refund policy, moving from the current “No Refund” approach to a “Full Refund within 14 Days of Purchase” policy. This change formalises existing practices, ensures fair and consistent treatment of members. The revised policy will also help reduce the administrative burden created by case-by-case refund decisions.  

Individual members and affiliated clubs may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase, provided the membership has not been used in a way that activates significant benefits, such as competition participation or an insurance claim. After the 14-day period, memberships will become non-refundable for the remainder of the membership year. 

Impact of your membership 

As the National Governing body, Volleyball England is a membership-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting its members and the sport of volleyball. 

Your membership plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of volleyball in England. It supports grassroots initiatives, talent development programmes and national competitions. 

Collectively, our members drive the sport forward, ensuring its continued success and accessibility for all.
 
When you become a member of Volleyball England, you’re not just signing up - you're helping to grow and improve volleyball across the country by actively investing in the future of the game.  

Your membership helps us grow the sport, create opportunities at every level, and provide the foundations that allow players, coaches, referees and clubs to succeed. 

The fee paid by the clubs and individual members is reinvested into making volleyball stronger - supporting new initiatives and developing people, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment that allows our community to thrive. 

Membership Benefits 

View the full list of membership benefits here.  

Next Steps 

The club affiliation renewal for 2026-27 will launch on 1st June 2026. 

The individual membership for 2026-27 will launch on 15th June 2026. 

Further communication around the opening of these windows will be sent out in due course.