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SWVA Meeting Moves Online to beat Storm Dennis

Posted on 15/02/2020 by Dave

The SWVA Executive meeting went online for the first time in 50 years this weekend as storm Dennis swept across the region. It was a fairly late call to make the change from our normal Weston Super Mare meeting venue … Continue reading →

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SWVA Executive Meeting Update

Posted on 13/02/2020 by Dave

Last weekend it was storm Ciara, it was not pretty with 50+ mph rain on the coast but most people struggled through to make their fixtures around the region, but thoses heading towards the Seven bridge did not make it. … Continue reading →

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When to Cheer and When Not to…

Posted on 07/02/2020 by Dave

An item of interest that first appeared in issue 115… Do you know when it’s appropriate to cheer and when it isn’t? One of the main responsibilities of a Cheerleader is to promote Club spirit and good sportsmanship. Your goal … Continue reading →

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New 6MB Scoresheet Upload Limit

Posted on 01/02/2020 by Dave

We had previousley set the maximun size for a scoresheet upload to 3MB but as phone and tablet cameras become better each year, a number of people have struggled to keep below this limit, we have therefore increased the limit … Continue reading →

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1DayMore4Volleyball challenge

Posted on 29/01/2020 by Dave

Set for 29th February Volleyball clubs across England are being called on to join fellow fans in Europe for one giant celebration of the sport. The CEV, the European governing body for volleyball, is once more attempting to capitalise on … Continue reading →

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Jan 2020 League Round up

Posted on 23/01/2020 by Dave

As we start 2020, a quick update on the leagues, although Torexe are currently top of the Ladies league, Taunton Kidz are currently unbeaten in third place. So plenty to play for with Cheltenham in 2nd and Polonia in 4th … Continue reading →

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Heavitree ParkLife Volleyball Tournament Date

Posted on 22/01/2020 by Dave

Hi Everyone happy New year 2020, we have great news for you all and we have decided to do our Heavitree ParkLife Volleyball Tournament on the 11/07/2020. So please put the date in your diary and also spread the words … Continue reading →

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The 2020 Exeter Challenge

Posted on 21/01/2020 by Dave

The Challenge: Can your team come out on top in a series of seventeen minute timed matches, it’s intense, competitive and enjoyable. A complete cross section of teams take part each year. As always, please book your place early, first come … Continue reading →

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The Newsletter has moved…

Posted on 20/01/2020 by Dave

The monthly South West Volleyball newsletter has moved to a new service provider (Mailchimp), to receive it will you need to sign up to the new mailing list via the SWVA web site or via the direct link below (Name, … Continue reading →

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Veteran Volleyball – Mallorca

Posted on 18/01/2020 by Dave

Dear volleyball colleagues, on behalf of the IVVA – Veteran Volleyball. I would like to establish cooperation between our organizations. The main objective of our association is to unite volleyball “veterans” from all over the world by organizing sports events … Continue reading →

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