Volleyball South Australia

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Volleyball South Australia
Sport Volleyball
Jurisdiction South Australia
AbbreviationVSA
Founded1963
Affiliation Volleyball Australia
HeadquartersAdelaide
Sponsor Hancock Prospecting
Official website
www.volleyballsa.com.au
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Volleyball South Australia is the administrative body for volleyball in South Australia. They manages the State League as well as various lower tier leagues such as the Murray Park Volleyball League.

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