Category Archives: News

SW League Entries Now Closed

Posted on 07/07/2020 by Dave

Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest in entering the SW League for next season (2020/21) and answered the questionnaire. We had 25 responses giving us a possibility of 14 ladies teams and 11 men’s teams next season. … Continue reading →

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Foundation Bio’s

Posted on 05/06/2020 by Dave

Looking for something different to read – The Volleyball England Foundation have been adding a number of Bio’s from across the volleyball family. Highlighted below is our very own Roy Pankhurst (SWVA Vice Chairman) 1. When were you first introduced … Continue reading →

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Club Guidance Across the Region

Posted on 05/06/2020 by Dave

This week we have seen new guidance for the sport of volleyball across the SWVA Region. With clubs and players located in four different countries and hence four different set of guidelines, it’s not always straight forward – Select as … Continue reading →

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Noam Devey speaks to Carol Vorderman on BBC Radio Wales

Posted on 04/06/2020 by Dave

Noam Devey speaks on BBC Radio Wales with Carol Vorderman about beach volleyball and the virtual UKBT. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000jnqr (item starts at 1 hour 5 minutes in the program) from Volleyball Wales www.volleyballwales.org

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2020 SWVA Awards

Posted on 04/06/2020 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 League 2020-21 Register

Posted on 02/06/2020 by Dave

All existing SW League teams and new team who had registered an interest, took part in the SW League 2020-21 planning conference call session on Saturday. The result of the meeting are below: Thank you for all the feedback at … Continue reading →

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Find the perfect volunteer to keep your club moving

Posted on 02/06/2020 by Dave

The Covid-19 pandemic has reaffirmed volunteering as a way of strengthening communities, tackling feelings of isolation and spreading acts of kindness. Volunteers’ Week, which takes place from June 1-7, is an ideal time for clubs and organisations to take advantage … Continue reading →

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Consultation on VE’s 2020/21 indoor season

Posted on 29/05/2020 by Dave

With the final decisions on the 2019/20 season for Volleyball England’s indoor competitions now made, we are in a position to share our thinking on when the 2020/21 indoor season could begin and, subject to government guidelines, how we are planning for the … Continue reading →

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A framework for the re-opening of leisure centre

Posted on 27/05/2020 by Dave

Sport England has published the following frame work document for re-opening of Leisure Centres. sport england framework for re-opening gym and fitness industry.pdf However the paragraph we are interested in… Courts/Sports Halls (Page 4) •If social distancing can take place, … Continue reading →

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Recreational Sport during COVID-19

Posted on 17/05/2020 by Dave

My name is Anna Martin and I am a postgraduate student at Manchester Metropolitan University. Along with my supervisor, Dr Zoe Franklin, I am conducting a research project investigating the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic and government implemented restrictions on … Continue reading →

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