Category Archives: News

SW New Rules Webinar 2026

Posted on 03/10/2026 by Dave

We arranged with Nacho, our SWVA Officials Secretary for a update / New Rules Webinar for the SW League this season. If you missed it, it’s now available online at https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-kSrNfS    

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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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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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South West Junior Training program 2026-27

Posted on 03/09/2026 by Dave

We are please to announce that we are back in business with our U15 & U17 South West Junior monthly Training program for the 2026-27 season from September to April next year. The training is run to offer opportunities for … 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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New Rules for the indoor game 2026-27

Posted on 03/09/2026 by Dave

Some of you may be aware that the FIVB are trialling a number of new rules for the indoor game this year. Volleyball England will be introducing a number of these this season, the SWVA committee are currently discussing them … 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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Sand, Sweat, and Silverware

Posted on 23/08/2026 by Dave

SW Boys coach, Dan Mrowiec gives us an insight into working with the Southwest U17 Boys’ at this years Interregional Beach Championships. Two squads. Two days. One incredible weekend of beach volleyball. Going into this year’s IRB tournament, we had … Continue reading →

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