Lots of action throughout our region, time for a November update. 


SW League Update

After this weekends round of matches we have two unbeaten teams in the Men’s division, Kernow and Lydney Lynx and Plymouth Marjon and Academy of Beach Sports in the Ladies division.

You can check out all the results on the web site.

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In the Player of the Match competition, Billy Ewings, Tim Latcham, Jayne Jones, Lucy Walton and Millie Constable are currently heading the nominations list.

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Academy of Beach Sports Qualifies for the Final 8′s

The Academy of Beach Sports has made history in its short life by qualifying for the finals eights of the Volleyball England Under 18 Cup. “We have never before got beyond the second round this is a landmark achievement as it has taken five years to get to this point. Having Millie Constable, Anaya Evans and Ellie Cranch gain international experiences this year has meant that the standard of play of the individuals has risen but so has their expectations of themselves. Most of our players have been taking themselves off to SW and and South training to gain more exposure to higher levels of competition and it is starting to show.

We are growing as a club which is a beach volleyball academy and therefore extending our player network, Plymouth Marjons has juniors playing but not enough to form an indoor team, Steve Allen the head coach and I have started to look at how we create teams that pull more of our players together to enter more teams into the cup next year”

The Final eights takes place at the Volleyball England National Centre in Kettering on Sunday 15th December. To reach the final eights they played Ashcombe Dorking VBC who won the Under 18′s last year 2-0 (25-17, 26-24), Team Southampton 2-1, ( 23-25, 25-19, 15-11) and then narrowly lost to LeAF/Wessex from Bournemouth- the One of VE National Academies 1-2 (25-22,15-25, 13-15)

“What was so impressive was their nerve, we have worked hard on the mental side of the game this year, maintaining technical focus when the pressure is on to remove the pressure and focus on the important things, being able to be merciless at the right time and put the opponents on the back foot, at this level anything can happen but if you come out fighting and don’t give up until the end then you never know when the game will take a twist in your favour, the set scores show they held their nerve to win at crucial times”

Back Row Rachel Fallow, Helen Farr, Ellie Cranch, Anaya Evans, Denise Austin (Head Coach) Mid Row Tom Shacklock (Assistant Coach) Niamh Marshall, Sophie Watts, Millie Constable C Front Row Ellie Austin (libero)


Gloucestershire VA

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The Gloucestershire Volleyball association has a new web site, you can check it out at http://www.glosva.co.uk/


Equipment Funding

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In order to create a world-class community sports structure we need to invest in sport at every level and that is why we fund hundreds of different projects every year.

Whether you are a village club who needs to purchase extra equipment or a multi-million pound facility that hosts Olympic athletes, we have a funding stream that can help you.

http://www.sportengland.org/funding/

I recently attended on behalf of the SWVA a Sport England presentation on the government and National Lottery backed funding opportunities via Sport England. As the web site states, their are various funding opportunities available, of particular interest to us is the “Small Grants” fund for equipment. This is open so you can apply all year around and could be used for items like ref stands, volleyball posts, fixings, beach net systems, fixed training net systems etc.

Small Grants uses Lottery funding to make awards of between £300 and £10,000 to not-for-profit organisations to help more people play sport.

 

If however you are looking to build a inland Beach Volleyball court, in a park or a school area, then you should check out the “Protecting Playing Fields” fund. A fund set up to allow sports to purchase or to develop existing sport fields in partnership with others for the benefit of the area (£10K to £50K).

This category is currently closed but another round of funding will be made available early in 2014, so start planning your venture if you would like to apply.

Checkout the FAQ for more info, email or call them on 08458 508 508.

Note, 80% of all applications are rejected because they are not complete, check the T&C’s and make sure your application meets the requirements, if you need help, call them.

Dave Reece


SW Vets Results

It was another sell-out event for the regions leading mixed team event, although the name of the event is the SW Vet’s Tournament, it’s more than that, with two thirds of the entries being from mixed teams. The competition uses a handicap system based not just on age but also with additional points for each female on court at the start of the match, encouraging a true mixed tournament. Teams then have to either hold on to their point’s advantage or catch the other team up within the allotted match period of seventeen minutes.

It’s a format that produces an excellent match environment and very entertaining volleyball for players and spectators alike and has produced a different event winner each year.

Many thanks to all the teams who entered this year, our sponsors Torexe VC and to the various volunteers who helped out during the day, Jenny Scott & Chris Semmens to name a couple.

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Yeovil – SW Vets Champions 2013

2013 Results:

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A good crowd stayed on to watch the tournament final and what an excellent match to finish off the day with. Wiltshire Mavericks, Yeovil, Marjon Old Boys and City of Bristol 2 had been the top four teams of the event. Wiltshire knocked out City of Bristol 2 in the semi-final 25-22 and Yeovil took the match against Marjon Old Boys 26-20 to set up the final between the two teams.

The two teams traded points throughout the match and it was not until the last few minutes when Yeovil managed to open up a gap on the scoreboard and kept it to the final hooter to collect this year’s title.

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Wiltshire Mavericks – Second

Third place went to City of Bristol 2 who took the third – fourth play off match 26-21 over Marjon Old Boys.

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360 Beach Volleyball

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360 Beach and Watersports is a unique multisport facility situated at the heart of Swansea Bay, a stunning natural resource that lends itself to both land and water based activity. The Centre opened in September 2012 and offers opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get involved with a range of sports and activities.

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Whether you want to try an activity for the very first time, are looking to improve your skills and abilities or are already a fully competent athlete, 360 has something for you. With a fully licensed beachside cafe bar, 360 also offers the perfect location to relax with friends and enjoy stunning panoramic views around the bay – by day and by night.

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360 Beach and Watersports Centre was born out of a vision to develop Swansea Bay as a centre of excellence for watersports. 360 is one of a number of projects stretching from Porthcawl to Mumbles funded by the Wales European Funding Office as well as the Welsh Government through Visit Wales and the Regeneration Area programme.

Developed by the City and County of Swansea at a cost of £1.4m, the Centre is run by Bay Sports Limited, a not-for-profit company established by Swansea University and Bay Leisure Limited. Bay Leisure Ltd (BLL) is a not for profit company that is limited by guarantee and a leading leisure operator in the city.

TYPES OF SESSIONS AVAILABLE

360 Beach Volleyball Club – Every Thursday from 1800 – 1900 – Age 16+ – £3.50

Weather you are new to the sport or seasoned pro, join our volleyball coach to learn new skills, techniques & play matches on a weekly basis.

360 Kids Beach Volleyball Club – Every Sunday morning from 1000 – 1100 – Age 7+ – £3.00

Join our fab volleyball coach for a fun session suitable for all abilities.  Play some games and improve your volleyball skills week after week.

360 Open Beach Volleyball – Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1530 – 1630 – Age 7+ – £3.00

This session is designed for families, friends, groups & individuals.  Join our volleyball coach for a fun session including drills, games and matches.

From http://www.360swansea.co.uk


Long Training Net

We are on the lookout for a long training net for the SW Girls squad, if you have one going spare or currently unused in your locker, we would like to hear from you. Dave Dave.Reece@Network100.co.uk


Funding Guide Updated

Here’s some information hot off the press from sports coach UK.

1. Funding Guide

sports coach UK in partnership with the ECN has updated the Funding Opportunities for Coaching guide. The guide contains information on funding available in England to support coaching and is available to download from http://www.sportscoachuk.org/resource/funding-coaching-guide

The guide is an interactive PDF that allows the user to quickly identify the right funding for them. It includes the following key sections:

‘Top Tips’ will help first time funding applicants to get their applications right

Governing Body funding for those coaches affiliated to and working within key whole sport plan areas.


 

Grand Prix – Round Two

Current standings following Saturdays round 2 of the SW Junior Grand Prix.

Round three will be on the 8th December at Weston Super Mare, don’t forget to get you entries in early to avoid disapointment  Registration

Current standings

Place U12 Girls Points
1 Taunton Meerkats 20
2 Atomic Alfreds 8
Place U12 Boys Points Game Points
1 Jurek’s Youngsters 18 14
2 Taunton Torpedos 10 11
3 Sevenfield Smashers 8 4
4 Academy Attackers 6 5
5 Sevenfield Spikers 6 2
Place U13 Girls Points
1 Ridgeway stars 10
2 Academy Bandits 10
Place U13 Boys Points
1 Calne Planets 20
2 Taunton Titans 16

 

Place U14 Girls Points
1 Calne Milky Stars 16
2 Awesome Alfreds 10
3 Almighty Alfreds 8
Place U14 Boys Points Game Points
1 Wessex Juniors B 10 11
2 Academy Extremes 10 6
3 Wessex Juniors A 8 9
4 Alfreds Aces 8 4
5 Taunton Terminators 6 4
6 Academy 3D 6 2
Place U15 Girls Points
1 Taunton Slayers 10
2 Taunton Vipers 8
Place U15 Boys Points
1 Calne Mars Bars 10

DECEMBER 2013

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