Hi all,
More news from around the region,
Dave Reece
2015 Volleyball Voice – Exeter
We would like to invite you to the SW Region 2015 Volleyball England Voice Presentation / Meeting on Saturday the 7th February at the Riverside LC, Exeter (start 12:45). “We have taken on-board the feedback from the previous events to have more member oriented aspects and the opportunity for an open discussion. So outlined below is the proposed agenda, which would cover 2-3 hours:”
Everyone is welcome to come along, a SW Inter Regional Girls Training session will also be taking place in the main hall. Please feel free to look in and to see what they are up to, they will also be joining us for a short period (during their lunch break). It’s free to attend however we would like to have a good idea on numbers, so we can get the tea/coffee/refreshments and the number of chairs correct, could you please let us know if you are planning to attend via the following form, thank you. Volleyball Voice Attending Regards |
The 2015 Exeter Challenge
The Challenge: Can your team come out on top in a series of seventeen minute timed matches, it’s intense, competitive and enjoyable. A complete cross section of teams take part each year. As always, please book your place early, first come first severed. Entry forms are now available for the annual Exeter Men’s Challenge (12th Apr) and the Exeter Ladies Challenge (26th Apr) end of season events: Details and entry forms at the Exeter Challenge web site. |
Volleyball Coaching Course – ReadingThere is a UKCC Level 2 Volleyball Coaching Course taking place on the 25th & 26th April and 20th & 21st June at Maiden Erlegh School, Reading, Berkshire. Please click on the following link for more details and/or to register https://www.volleyballengland.org/courses |
2015 Snow Volleyball Tour
The 2015 Snow Volleyball Tour will be getting underway in Europe soon, you can check out the tour news and info at www.snowvolleyball.com The Snow Volleyball adventure began in 2008 amid the mountains of Wagrain. For the first time in the history of this winter sports resort, net posts and pitch lines were dug into the snow at an altitude of around 1,850m. The initial event at the Flying Mozart mountain station between the two ski chalets “Kogelalm” and “Gipfelstadl” attracted hundreds of astounded yet thrilled spectators and offered the perfect location for the coming year. The mix of top-level sports and extreme weather fascinated fans and athletes alike.
International tour This rapid development took its next logical steps in 2013, 2014 and 2015, when the event series was expanded to include Switzerland (Engelberg), Italy (Kronplatz) as well as Spindler Mühle (Špindlerův Mlýn) in the Czech Republic). International encouragement from participants, the media and sponsors continues to be huge, so the Snow Volleyball Tour 2015 powered by Amway looks set for another exciting year. 2014 St Anton Video (and the last part is in English) Future of the sport Chaka2 GmbH works assiduously with all national associations to strengthen collaboration on an international level. One clear goal of the movement is to acquire global recognition and introduce as many people as possible to this sport on snow. We are therefore now working hard to organise venues for the official European championships in 2016. |
Beach Volleyball World Championships 2015
The Netherlands will break the mould when they welcome the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2015 from June 26 – July 5. It is the first time the country will host the tournament and also marks the first time the action will unfold over four different cities. In a departure from previous editions, organisers want to share the fan experience of the 10th edition of the tournament with as many supporters as possible. Courts will be set up in The Hague, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn and Rotterdam with the world’s top stars spread out across four unique venues. Start ordering your tickets they go on general sale in February on a first-come, first-served basis. See http://netherlands2015.fivb.org/en A few things of interest to look out for:
A Floating Stadium The Hague will be the main venue of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, it will host the opening match, semifinals and finals. A temporary stadium, which will have the city’s parliament building as its backdrop, will be constructed for the duration of the World Championships – a unique floating stadium will be built on the Hofvijver pond. The stadium will be able to seat 5,500 spectators and is the largest of the four World Championship venues.
World Record Attempt During the World Championships, the people of the Netherlands will be encouraged to get involved in beach volleyball with a world record attempt featuring on the official programme. The setting for the event will be the sandy beaches of Scheveningen, close to the competition venue in the city centre of The Hague. Five hundred beach volleyball courts will be set up, enabling over 5,000 beach volleyball players to practice their favourite sport simultaneously. The world record attempt will take place on Saturday, June 27. Registration for the event will start in the spring of 2015. More information will follow in due course. |
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NatWest Island Games – 150 days to go
The ways in which Jersey 2015 will leave a legacy are being explored by the Sports Development Department. It’s hoped that, by getting people – particularly young people – involved, they will become actively engaged and continue in the sports long after the Games have ended. So far, discussions are most advanced with volleyball and shooting. Volleyball may be promoted in secondary schools and colleges, who could provide ballgirls and boys and line judges at both indoor and beach volleyball. From: www.jersey2015.com A total of 11 islands will be represented in volleyball and 9 in beach volleyball, at Jersey 2015. See the full list at http://www.jersey2015.com/sports/volleyball–amp–beach-volleyball |
