Category Archives: Junior

40+ U17 Boys Registered

Posted on 20/09/2026 by Dave

SW junior U17 sessions started this weekend, over 40 Boys have registered so far to take part in the training and trial sessions for next years Inter Regional Championships. At the moment, these are open to all, assessment and selection … Continue reading →

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New Rules for 2026/27 Confirmed

Posted on 15/09/2026 by Dave

Just to confirm that the SWVA committee have now approved the use of the new rules, introduced by Volleyball England for all SWVA events this season. For more information, please checkout the following: The referee and coaches webinars are now … Continue reading →

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My IRC Experience 2026 – Lily Coe

Posted on 13/09/2026 by Dave

Each year we ask a number of our youngsters to report back on their SW IRC experience, today we focus on Lily Coe, SW Number 15 (Libero), from our U15 Squad. This was my first year trying out for south … Continue reading →

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Mikindani Secondary School

Posted on 05/09/2026 by Dave

Last year, the SWVA Committee decided to retire our old U17 Boys kit and chose to donate it to Trade Aid, in Mikindani, Tanzania, this week we received an update: Hi Geoff, Barry took the volleyball kit down to Mikindani when … Continue reading →

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DBS requirements for Assistant Coaches

Posted on 03/09/2026 by Dave

Volleyball England is updating its DBS requirements for Assistant Coaches from today (1st September) to align with changes to DBS legislation and the regulated activity framework. From 1st September, Assistant Coaches who undertake regulated activity with children will be required … Continue reading →

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SW U15 & U17 Assistant Coach Vacancies

Posted on 03/09/2026 by Dave

We currently have a couple of Assistant Coach positions available to work with the SW U15 Girls & U17 Boys squad for the 2026/27 season. You will be working with our Head Coaches, team manager and other members of the … Continue reading →

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SWVA Award Winners 2026

Posted on 31/08/2026 by Dave

The South West Volleyball Association appreciates the importance of volunteers in our sport and the huge contribution they make. The Annual Awards go a little way to recognise their contribution and we hope that clubs and members will nominate those … Continue reading →

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SW Executive meeting October 2026

Posted on 28/08/2026 by Dave

I would like to remind you all about the next SW Executive meeting which will take place on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 10.00am. The meeting will take place online using Teams (link will be attached to the agenda when … Continue reading →

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Inter Regional Beach Gold & Bronze for the Boys

Posted on 23/08/2026 by Dave

After two days of competition at Porthcawl, it was a Gold and Bronze for the SW boys at this years SW Inter Regional Championships and it was fifth place for the girls this year. Boys Final placings: South West 1 … Continue reading →

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The Path to Inter Regional Championships Gold in 2026

Posted on 06/08/2026 by Dave

2026 SWVA U15 Boys Coaching and Leadership Team – L to R – Neil Bentley (Asst Coach), Jaden Valdes (Vice Capt), Michaela Willis (Team Mgr), Cliff Ball (Head Coach), Ed Killen (Captain) Introduction Like other regions, the South West Volleyball … Continue reading →

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