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Online meeting with Charlie Ford

Our next online Volleyball Meeting for all Clubs and local associations will take place on Saturday February 4th, 2023 at 10.00am to 1.00pm. Which will also include an update from Volleyball England with our new CEO Charlie Ford. This is … Continue reading

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SW Champs 2023 Update

We can now confirm that the 2023 SW Championships we will be returning to the Marjon Sport & Health Centre, Plymouth, over the weekend of the 13th/14th May 2023. Entries will be open to all SWVA & SW NVL clubs, … Continue reading

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Portugal Camp – Deep Dish

Do you want to save money and have a great time with everyone in Portugal like this? Well don’t miss out on our festive season deadline to book your space with us in Portugal this Spring! You can save money … Continue reading

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SW Shop – Now Back On Line

We now have a new on line SWVA shop, selling SW training shirts, hoodies, vest tops and hopfully a few other items to be add next year. All products are printed to order and can come with either the standard … Continue reading

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SW League Reports

It’s always nice when teams leave a match report…… PMVC Men v Wiltshire Mavericks – Score: 1-3 Great fun competive game, after a very early start leaving plymouth. PMVC Men PoM: Karol Baginski / Wiltshire Mavericks PoM: Olly Sharps PMVC … Continue reading

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Have You Practiced Sending Someone Off?

A Few Thoughts… I would not ask my team to perform a move during a match that we had not practiced at trainings, likewise, have you practiced sending a player off or expelling a coach? I’m sure all officials know … Continue reading

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Players Starting Position – Rule Modification

Every four years, generally in line with the Olympic’s, the FIVB updates the volleyball rules. These are mostly changes in the wording or the match protocol, the 2021-2024 rules were issued this year and the SWVA have now approved them … Continue reading

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Volleyball Wales Update

Would you like to be part of developing and transforming Volleyball in Wales? This is a real opportunity to get involved in the further growth of this exciting sport across Wales. Volleyball Wales is inviting applications for the following Board … Continue reading

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My IRC Experience 2022 – Vakare Zalieckaite

Each year we ask a number of our youngsters to report back on their SW IRC experience, today we focus on Vakare Zalieckaite (SW Number 6) from our U17 Squad. On Friday the 29th of April, we left Exeter St … Continue reading

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Meeting Two Young Lads in Birmingham

This is what happened when Clare (SW Volleyball Legend #) unexpectedly bumps into two young lads in Birmingham, not sure I need to add anymore. Thank you, Clare and MC for the photos. # The description “SW Volleyball Legend” is … Continue reading

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