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Grand Prix Results – LeAF 4th October 2014

Posted on 07/10/2014 by Dave

Final Placing for Mini-Volleyball Grand Prix held at LeAF Academy on Saturday 4th October 2014 U12 Girls: 1:  Talbot Heath Hitters 2. Talbot Heath Giants U12 Boys: 1. Taunton Torpedoes U13 Girls: 1. Talbot Heath Aces 2. St. Peter’s U13 … Continue reading →

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Volleyball Females in support of Ghoncheh Ghavami

Posted on 07/10/2014 by Dave

Dear All,  On Sunday 12th October The Academy of Beach Sports are making it “A Volleyball Day for Ghoncheh Ghavami”. To recognise the issues she has faced since watching a game of volleyball in Iran. We would dearly love as … Continue reading →

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Level 1 Coaching Course

Posted on 06/10/2014 by Dave

We have a UKCC Level 1 Volleyball Coaching Course taking place at Leaf Academy Bournemouth on the 8th, 9th and 15th Nov (9am-5pm). There are still places available on this 3 day course. To book onto this course and for … Continue reading →

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Interview with coach Keith Trenam on pre-season preparations

Posted on 03/10/2014 by Dave

We have managed to catch up with the coach of City of Sheffield Volleyball Club who are last year’s BUCS and Super 8 Play-Off champions, to talk about the pre-season preparations, ambitions for the season ahead and some tips for … Continue reading →

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True-Sport ltd

Posted on 30/09/2014 by Dave

To Whom its may concern, My name is Michael Trusilo, I am the owner of True-Sport ltd and a dedicated member of the Wolverhampton University Volleyball Team. I have an on-line store providing Customised high quality Volleyball kits with professional … Continue reading →

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Sainsbury’s 2014 School Games – Finals

Posted on 09/09/2014 by Dave

Day 3 of competition at the 2014 Sainsbury’s School Games means Finals day, four medal matches took place to conclude a fantastic showcase of junior talent from across Great Britain. Girls Bronze Match – England Junior v Scotland East The … Continue reading →

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SKY Sports VEBT Finals coverage confirmed

Posted on 09/09/2014 by Dave

Highlights from this year’s VEBT Finals in Margate will be broadcast over the next fortnight, beginning this Thursday (11th September) at 19:00 on SKY Sports 3. The highlights package will be spread across two 1 hour shows with multiple repeats … Continue reading →

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Over £300,000 of new external funding

Posted on 09/09/2014 by Dave

Volleyball England staff and volunteers helped secure over £329,000 extra funding from external sources. Read more: August marked the first full year of the new Sport England funded Whole Sport Plan for volleyball. This anniversary coincided with a substantial milestone … Continue reading →

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Referee Manual!

Posted on 08/09/2014 by Dave

A brand new referee resource has been launched with the help of the Volleyball England Refereeing Commission. The A5 plastic folder contains both the up to date international indoor volleyball rules and the scorers handbook, both of which were previously … Continue reading →

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SW Vets Tournament Entry

Posted on 07/09/2014 by Dave

Although the name of the event is the SW Vet’s Tournament, it’s more than that, with two thirds of the entries being from mixed teams. The competition uses a handicap system based not just on age but also with additional points for … Continue reading →

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