After a few months of development Chelmsford VC have launched their new website.
It can be found at http://www.chelmsfordvolleyball.co.uk
Grade 4 Referee Course 2013
Want to earn some spare cash while at university or retirement, why not sit the Grade 4 course and get paid to ref.
There is a Grade 4 referee course set to take place THIS WEEKEND at the University of Bedfordshire.
The course currently has a few spaces left. If you are interested you need to act NOW
Course details:
· 19th January 2013
· 20th January 2013
Contact details:
Steve Ball
Tel:01234 793155
Email:steve.ball@beds.ac.uk
Address:University of Bedfordshire
Polhill Avenue
Bedford
MK41 9EA
Get Set 4 Play Volleyball Tournament
Get Set 4 Play is a new exciting tournament aimed at new and recreational volleyball players. Seen it at the Olympics? Played it at school? Always wanted to give it a go? Then this is the perfect tournament for you, just get 3 friends and a team name.
Get Set 4 Play is designed to give you maximum about of play time with minimum amounts of effort. You will be surprised at how fast you develop just by playing the game and watching others.
Worried about your arms stinging from digging the ball a lot? No need, we use Go-Spike balls that have been specifically designed for new players.
When: Sunday 13th January 2013, 12:00-16:00.
Where: Essex University Sports Centre, Essex Uni, Wivenhoe, CO4 3QG.
How much: £20 per team, thats £5 per person for up to four hours of fun.
Who: This is open to anyone who plays volleyball recreationally ie fireman, playing on holiday, teachers or thoses that havent played in a while.
Who its not aimed at: Players that already compete in NVL, East League and EVL(Div 1 & 2).
Coaching: A qualified coach will be on hand to help with anyone that needs some quicks tips.
What next: Click the ‘Add to cart’ button, follow the instructions and away you go.
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Off-beat Exiles arrested by Southend 2
Exiles 0 – 3 Southend 2
21-25, 15-25, 22-25
Sunday lunchtime at the Riverside. Southend2 were ready to kick off their season. Training had gone well. Rotations practised and a strong 7 turned up ready to prosecute the Exiles.
Southend 1 v Stowmarket Match Report
Southend1 Beat Stowmarket In Five
What a game! Right down to the wire in the fifth. A see-sawing, high quality, injury-occurring match was eventually won by the home team, Southend1, who will take their 100% record to Brentwood in two weeks time.
Chelmsford snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat
11th October 2012, Essex Division 3
Chelmsford 2 v Thurrock
3-2
(25-27, 25-15, 21-25, 26-24, 15-10)
Report by Steve Peacock
Chelmsford seconds won a well contested match by a 3-2 margin against newcomers Thurrock that might easily have gone the other way but for a battling performance particularly in a pivotal 4th set.
Essex VA Chair Brendan Osborne Steps Down
To Essex Volleyball Association Committee members and club chairs and EVF Committee members and county Chairs.
Dear Colleagues and friends,
Some of you may be aware that earlier this year (and at previous AGMs) I indicated that I was going to step down as Essex Volleyball Association Chair and EVF Chair, and since I have been looking for the right time to do it.
Tendring Heatec Struggle in First Div 1 Fixture
Tendring Heatec 1 – 3 Brentwood
13-25, 18-25, 25-21, 16-25
Report by Rob Sharman
Sunday 30th September was the start of the season for Tendring Heatec, there first introduction to EVL Division 1.
Nerves were high for Tendring and due to shift patterns many of the players were meeting for the first time as a full team.
Chris Kemsley at the Olympics
My Games Maker journey started when Volleyball england advertised sport specific games maker roles through their website. I started playing Volleyball in the Essex Volleyball League and as well as playing in the London League and National League for London Lynx VC.
Beach Volleyball Coming to Brentwood
Over 4,000 tons of sand has been donated by The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) from the temporary Beach Volleyball courts at the London 2012 Olympic Games to sports venues across London and the South East in a bid to increase interest and participation in volleyball. The project will be funded by Sport England with almost half a million pounds worth of funding being secured through local partnerships.