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Have You Practiced Sending Someone Off?

Posted on 16/11/2022 by Dave

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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SW Junior Training – December 2022

Posted on 16/11/2022 by Dave

It was great to see over 50 Girls at the last SW U15 & U17 Junior training session and this weekend’s SW Boys session is already fully booked out with 57 attending. Both Girls and Boys will be back training … Continue reading →

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Exeter JuVoTo 2022 December

Posted on 16/11/2022 by Dave

Entries for round two of the SW JuVoTo are now open, the event will be held at the Exeter Riverside LC on 10th December. The tournament is open to junior teams from Volleyball England affiliated clubs in the SWVA region. … Continue reading →

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Round One JuVoTo Results

Posted on 15/11/2022 by Dave

Plenty of action and teams involved in Round One of the 2022/23 JuVoTo (Junior Volleyball Tournament) held on the 29th October and hosted by Royal Wooton Bassett VC. Results Below Place U12 Girls Points 1 RWB Buzzards 10 2 RWB … Continue reading →

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One Place Left – SW Vets Mixed Handicap Tournament

Posted on 15/11/2022 by Dave

We have unfortunately had a team pull out of this years event, so first come first served. The SW Vets tournament is a handicap event for our older players where men and women compete against the clock, to either keep … Continue reading →

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My JCC Experience – Tom Lycett

Posted on 12/10/2022 by Dave

Each year we ask a number of our young athletes to report back on their experience, today we focus on Tom Lycett who was selected to represent the SW at this summer’s Junior Commonwealth Cup. SWVA Team: Rob Morgan, Mattie … Continue reading →

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Royal Wootton Bassett Host first JoVoTo of the season

Posted on 12/10/2022 by Jeremy Harris

Bookings are now live for entering your team/s into the first of this seasons JuVoTo, hosted by Royal Wootton Bassett VC on 29th October, please book here Clubs can enter a maximum of 4 teams as this is only a … Continue reading →

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Players Starting Position – Rule Modification

Posted on 11/10/2022 by Dave

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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Grade 4 Referee Course – Bristol

Posted on 11/10/2022 by Dave

I’m glad to inform you that there will be a Grade 4 Referee course taking place in Bristol, on the 29th of October. It will be held on Wellsway School (Chandag Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1PH) from 9:00 to 17:00. … Continue reading →

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Volleyball Wales Update

Posted on 06/10/2022 by Dave

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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