swva-newsletter – issue 321 – 2017-June

In dramatic style the U17 Boys won the Inter-Regional Championship at the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering as they beat London in the final match to tie the event but awarded the win overall because of winning the head-to-head match.

The U16 girls came third in their competition which was an excellent result due to their young age, a lot will be back for 2018 & 2019.

While the U15 boys finished equal third on points but placed fifth overall on match results and both U14 girls teams finished sixth.

Many thanks to everyone involved and all the coaches, admin team and parents who gave their time for free throughout the year.

I am writing in regards to any contact information about coaches that you might be able to provide us with.

We are currently looking for a new coach to hire for next season and are struggling to find people in the South West/Sommerset/Bath area who can commit.

Any information or help you are able to provide us with will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!
Kind regards,
Kristian Nedyalkov
Chair of UOB Volleyball Club

https://www.bathstudent.com/sport/clubs/volleyball/

Date : 1st July 2017 – Both Div 1 and Div 2 is open to men or ladies no restriction

1st Div- we are look SW men or local league Div 1 level
2nd Div- we are looking SW ladies level or Div 2 local league level

£20 per team, made payable to: Heavitree Park Life

Contact / Email : PCoolen@sky.com

Team Names:………………………………………………………………

Team contact: Name/ Address:……………………………………………

Team contact Mobile:……………………………………………………

Number of players per team and level of play ( Local League/ SW league or  NVL):………………….………………………………………………

Division preferred : Div 1  or Div 2 :………………………………… ….

I Agree on behalf of the Team / Club to the event

Signature:…………………………………………………………………

Date:………………………………………………………………………

Form: Heavitree Park Volleyball Tournament Grass 4 x4

The SW Vets tournament is a handicap event for our older players where men and women compete against the clock, to either keep their handicap points advantage or to catch and overhaul the other team before the hooter sounds. Teams can be made up of any combination of players and the format throws up a different winner each year.

2017 Veterans Tournament Entries

Entries are now open for the 2017 SW Veterans Tournament on Sunday 29th October at Riverside Leisure Centre in Exeter. This year preference will be given to SWVA area teams that enter before 11th September 2017, after that date if there are any spare places they will be opened to teams outside the South West.

Please remember that the maximum number of teams for this event is 12 and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

SW Vets Entry 2017

Rachel Rachel.Swindell@network100.co.uk

Each year we ask a number of our youngsters to report back on their IRC experience, today we focus on Samantha Cory (SW No 18) from our U16 Girls Squad

“On the 27th and 28th May I was lucky enough to be selected to play volleyball in the England inter-regional championship competition. I was going to be playing as part of the u16 team, representing the South West. The competition was in Kettering, at the national volleyball center and I was to be playing the libero.

When I got there I was surprised at how big the hall was, the hall was split with the U14 on one side and the U16 on the other side. There were 2 matches going on either side and I was also amazed at the standard of the players there.  The players played tactfully as well as having big, powerful hits that skimmed the net.

We had a total of six matches to play – three on Saturday, three on Sunday. We won four and narrowly lost two but we gave them a good game and they were only able to win on the third set by a few points. As a team, we came in 3rd position which I am very proud of as the competition were older than us and were very good.

I really enjoyed playing and watching the other matches as it was a good experience and a great way to learn. I feel much closer to my team and have developed good friendships. From the experience, I think I have improved and I now understand the game more.
I had not played libero many times before but I really enjoyed playing it as it is something different and it is a challenge.

I would like to thank my South West coach, Joanna, and the coaches and players of Torexe who have given their time to help me to improve.”

Samantha Cory

The inaugural BUCS Beach Volleyball Championships took place on the 3rd & 4th June 2017 at Sandbanks Beach by Volleyball England, in partnership with Bournemouth University and Sport BU.

More info & Results: BUCS Beach_Volleyball_Championships

Below are the final league tables for this season from Volleyball Dorset.Division 1Pars A won the league with 62 points. Wessex A and Panthers A both finished on 53 points, with Wessex A coming second thanks to their better sets ratio. It’s also worth noting that Panthers A, Bournemouth VC A and Eagles A all finished on 10 wins and 10 losses, showing how close the league was.

Division 2

Congratulations to Bournemouth VC B who won the league and finished on 68 points, just beating Sandbanks A on 67 points thanks to more 2-0 wins. Wessex Jnr Boys came third on 63 points.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the league again this year, more info at: www.volleyballdorset.co.uk

Regards,
Veronica

This year’s FIVB Volleyball World League matches will be streamed live on the FIVB’s YouTube channel for fans to watch the action as it happens.

Watch live streams – FIVB YouTube channel

Be sure to subscribe to the FIVB’s YouTube channel to be notified when new videos are made available.