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Ballarat Volleyball Draws 75 Teams to 46th Annual Skins Event
The annual Zambreros Skins tournament drew more than 75 teams to three Ballarat venues in March, underscoring steady growth in grassroots volleyball.
How we reported this
More than 75 teams competed across multiple divisions at the 46th annual Zambreros Skins tournament held on 21 and 22 March 2026 at venues in Ballarat.
The event highlights how local volleyball continues to draw participants who invest time and resources to play, with organisers noting that every team received at least five matches and access to more than $15,000 in skins and prize money. This level of guaranteed play reflects deliberate planning to keep community sport accessible in a regional setting where travel costs add up quickly.
Venues and sponsors anchor the weekend
Matches took place at Selkirk Stadium on Norman Street in Wendouree and at Ballarat Grammar School on Forest Street, with a third site added this year to accommodate the larger field. Sponsors including the City of Ballarat, Zambrero on Armstrong Street, Dosa Hut at Bridge Mall and the Red Lion Hotel on Main Road provided backing that allowed the draw to reach this scale. A coffee van from Deja Brew Xpresso operated at Ballarat Grammar each morning to serve players and spectators.
Teams were asked to submit player names and membership details in advance, along with estimates of their spending and time spent in Ballarat, so organisers could better track the event’s local footprint. Full draws for every division, from premier men and women through to mixed gender and reserves grades, were released in mid-March on the Volleyball Ballarat site.
Results and next steps for players
Results from the weekend are posted on the dedicated skins results page at volleyballballarat.com.au. Players and supporters can still visit the listed sponsors using the Skins2026 code at Zambrero or by stopping at the Red Lion Hotel and Dosa Hut during future trips to the city.
Anyone planning to enter next year’s tournament can review the 2026 tournament conditions document and the divisional notes on the current draw to understand minimum game guarantees and finals formats before committing. Checking the Volleyball Ballarat events page remains the quickest way to stay updated on entry deadlines and venue details.