Three new teams will challenge for the elite division title, with Hickman's Warriors from Bendigo, Sunraysia and Kew club Brawndo all out to dethrone Horsham's top men's team.

Captain Matthew Berry is cautious about his team's chances to defend its title after finishing third in Bendigo recently.

"We've added a bit more experience to our team for this tournament with the inclusion of Mazenod middle blocker Aaron Magnusson, Melbourne Vipers head coach Josh Cowan and Nick Adamson returns," he said.

"But we know Hickman's Warriors are going to be hard to beat as they have a big, strong team and Brawndo also will be tough, as they play in the Kew elite competition, which is a strong competition."

Red Renegades are also looking to go back to back in women's division 1, but like the men will face some strong competition including the Victorian White under-19 team featuring Volleyball Horsham members Laelah Robertson and Tamikah Dockrill.

Volleyball Horsham's women's division 1 team will be strengthened by the inclusion of Victorian Blue under-19 libero Holly Eason and have Cleo Baker playing division 1 at this event for the first time.

Team captain Kara Johnson is hoping to improve on last year's third place finish.

"Holly is a tremendous defensive player and consistent on pass, while Cleo is on fire at present and will create major headaches for all opponents."

Team United from South Australia is also looking to defend its men's division 2 title but with a vastly different team to last year.

Volleyball Horsham's team has been strengthened with the inclusion of Jordy Weidemann, Jayden McQueen and Brady King, all three more than capable division 1 players.

Team captain Shaun Bray is keen for his team to reverse last year's runners-up effort.

"With Tim Popple, Nathan Berry and King in the team, we feel confident of making it tough for Team United to defend their title," he said.

"But we know Mt Gambier, Warrnambool and Latrobe Uni will all be worthy opponents so we're going to have to play at our best to make the final."

Three new divisions will be included at this tournament with a men's division 3, women's division 2 and an under-15 mixed division all be offered.

Volleyball Horsham will be well represented in all three divisions, with the St Brigid's Raptors stepping into open competition for the first time after winning the junior division three years in succession.

The Raptors will be hard to beat in men's division 3, especially with the inclusions in Lloyd Baker, Tyler Puls and Scott Davidson.

Top junior team Raiders Black will be fancied to make the final in the under-15 mixed division, but will face strong opposition from Warrnambool and Sunraysia.