The AVSC is the largest school-based sporting event in Australia and is the marquee junior participation event within Volleyball Australia's national events portfolio. The annual event, held in December, brings together more than 5,000 students representing over 500 secondary schools teams. The event allows students to enjoy an introduction to volleyball, a chance to build camaraderie and an enthusiastic competition amongst the nation's school community for the GERFLOR Australian Volleyball Schools Cup.