ABOUT WESSEX VOLLEYBALL
The Game
For those of you who find the game a mystery this quick guide may help! Two teams play on each half of a court separated by a net. The basic idea is to ground the ball in your opponents court or force them to make a mistake.
Once the ball is served into the opponents court (1 attempt only) each team has up to three shots (a block is not counted in these three touches) to return the ball back over the net. No player is allowed two consecutive touches (again a block doesn’t count as a touch)
There are five basic shots to master – serve, underarm pass or dig, volley, smash and block. The team must rotate one position when it gains serve so that every player gets to play in all positions. The exception is the use of a specialist backcourt player called a libero. 2 time outs of 30 sec and 6 substitutions are allowed per set.
National league matches are the best of 5 sets – all rally point up to 25 apart from the deciding set which is up to 15. Winning team must be 2 points clear. Local league is best of three sets. A lot of mini volleyball matches are timed.
There is of course rather more to it than that but that takes up a complete rule book!
Wessex has National League Division 1 Ladies and National League Division 2 Men's teams.
The junior part of the club provides opportunities for young people between the ages of 7 and 19 years to receive coaching and competition in events ranging from local mini volleyball tournaments to National Cup. All coaching is by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people. The Club also has teams in the South West League and the local PBVA league.
For those who aren’t aware, volleyball is an energetic non contact sport for both sexes and all ages. It is a team game, whether playing 6 aside on a full court or 2 a side on the beach. Mini volleyball is played on a badminton court with 2, 3 or 4 a side and lighter balls. The Club caters for indoor and beach (in the summer) volleyball, beginners to Internationals from age 7 upwards. Wessex are one of the top all round volleyball clubs and the most successful at junior level in England. We have won 1 English National Cup Senior title, 33 National Junior Championships as well as numerous South West titles.
Join Wessex Volleyball Club: Download Membership Application (pdf)
Junior Applications: Download Parent's Consent Form (pdf)
Go to National League page for team details.
Wessex Volleyball Club - 2009 / 2010 season
The following includes some vital information about the new season. Please keep it as a reference. News items, reports etc can be found on this Wessex web site. Information will also be e mailed during the season so please ensure that you advise us of a change of e mail address.
Wessex is one of the top all-round volleyball clubs and the most successful at junior level in England. We have won 33 National Junior Championships as well as numerous South West titles. A great many of the Wessex juniors have gone on to play volleyball for their country and we hope you continue that success.
Other Useful Web Addresses:
PBVA:- www.pbva.co.uk
EVA:- www.volleyballengland.org
South West:- www.swva.org.uk
South West Beach - www.swva.org.uk/beach
Membership Fees
Adult = £35 Junior = £30 Mini Volleyball = £25 Family = £60 - Note -£10 off these fees if paid by the 12th Sept.
Members paying before the 12th Sept will receive a free Club shirt. Otherwise cost of a shirt is £8. Order from Lynn on wessex4vb@btinternet.com.
The Associate fee is £5. Associate members will receive information and be eligible to enter any Club draws or join in any social events.
Juniors will be given and must wear, to sessions, a blue Wessex wristband to show that they have handed in the Parent Consent form.
All members will be given a shoe tag which they must wear to sessions to show that they are a Club member.
Our home venues are:
Carter Community Centre, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ
Sir David English Sports Centre, East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PZ
Talbot Heath School, Rothesay Rd, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ
Rossmore, Herbert Ave, Parkstone
National League Training Times (invitation only)
Men - Carter Community College on Tuesdays - 8.15 to 10pm and Rossmore onFridays -6 to 8pm Ladies - Carter Community College - Wed's – 7.15 to 9.45pm
Costs – Women - £34 per month payable on the 1st.8 payments.Unemployed £26Men - £30 per month payable on the 1st.8 payments.Unemployed £25Jrs to be agreed.
Junior training times:
Under 13 boys and girls 6.30 to 7.45 on Monday’s at Talbot Heath Girls School (School Yr 4, 5,6,7,8)
Cost £12 per month payable on the 1st or £4 per session.
Under 14 /15 boy’s 7.30 to 8.45pm on Monday’s at Talbot Heath Girls School (School Yr 9 and Year 10)
Cost £14 per month payable on the 1st
Under 15 / 16 boys 8.30 to 9.45 on Monday’s at Talbot Heath Girls School (School Yr 10 and Year 11
Cost £14 per month payable on the 1st
Under 15 / 16 girl’s 6.00 to 7.30 on Tuesday’s at Carter Comm College (School Yr 10)
Cost £14 per month payable on the 1st
Under 18 boy’s 8.00 to 10.00 on Wed’s at Talbot Heath Girls School
Cost £18 per month payable on the 1st
Under 16 / 18 girl’s 6.30 to 8.30 on Wed’s at Carter Comm College
Cost £18 per month payable on the 1st
New players to pay £4 a session for the first four weeks thereafter £8 a session if they don’t join the Club.
Junior players attending more than one session will pay half the cost ofthe second or third session.
If playing National League the junior fee is halved.
Please check whether training is on during school holidays. We do ask that players inform the coach if they have to miss training. Failure to do so by the junior and mini volleyball teams will result in the session fee still being charged.
At Talbot Heath players are not allowed on the balcony or in the far changing rooms. Players must bring their own water bottle to training and matches.
Fees
We would like fees to be paid when due please. We do not want players building up sums owed so if there is a problem please speak, in confidence, to Lynn on 740021 or e mail wessex4vb@btinternet.com. However, it is expected that you would have applied to the Mark Pitman Fund (Jrs) , have helped at the Sandbanks Beach Festival and at the Fund Raising events.
Anyone wishing to pay their fees by DD, the account details are as follows:
Seniors – Lloyds, Poole 30-96-73 00260989
Juniors – Lloyds, Poole 30-96-7300520395
Mark Pitman Memorial Fund – juniors can apply for a grant towards their expenses. Please ask Lynn or Geoff for an application form.
There will be opportunities for talented players to attend South West and England trials and training.SW information will be sent to you if you tell your coaches you are interested. See the SWVAweb page for dates. The England coaches scout for players during the season.
Wessex web site - Lots of information and opportunities for courses etc will be on the web site. Please keep checking as there may be something important ! The Club is about you, the players, so please send us information we can put on the web pages.SW, England sessions, matches etc. Send to wessex4vb@btinternet.com.
Contact numbers
Geoff Allen, Club Chairman:- 01202 740021 / 07799267070
Lynn Allen, Jr Co-rd and Jr Men’s Coach:- 01202 740021 / 07887886866
Rex Palmer - Mini Volleyball and junior girls coach:- 01202678154
Anthony Roberts - Coach:- 01202 481131
Chris Duckmanton - Jr men’s assist coach-01202 246597
Jim Robertson01202 604599
Ian Loke- Women’s mamager:- 07597995830
Paul Locke - Women’s coach:- 07799448306
Andy Jones- Men’s coach:- 07500888377
David Hubbard - Junior Womens coach:- 01202 696157 / 07955395880
Volleyball in Schools
Wessex Volleyball Club and the P.B.V.A. are actively involved in volleyball in schools. Your school may be involved in sessions and matches so ask your teacher. The next confirmed competition dates are:
- 24th Feb 2009 Tuesday7.15 to 9.45 - Schools Under 18 Cup
- 26th Jan 2010 Tuesday7.30 to 9.30 - Schools Mini Volleyball Championship (Under 14, Under 13 and Under 12)
- 30th March 2009 Tuesday7.15 to 9.45 - School Under 16 Cup
Poole and Bournemouth District VA
The players in a team are expected to turn up for each of their matches as shown in the PBVA Handbook.Fixtures also e mailed to members. If you are not available please give your coach plenty of warning. All players must take it in turns to do their share of officiating. Make sure you know the local rules! All players playing in the local league at at Sir David English Sports Centre on a Tuesday evening must wear the Club shirt. Failure to do so results in a fine of £2 from the PBVAand this will be passed on to the players
Costs are:
Team A and B£85 for the season or £13 per month payable on the 1st x 7 payments
Team Eand F £75 for the season or £11 per month payable on the 1st x 7 payments
Team C £70 for the season or £10 per month payable on the 1st x 7 payments
Team D £60 for the season or £9 per month payable on the 1stx 7 payments
Girls teams and Under 15 boys £50 for the season or £8 per month payable on the 1st x 7 payments
Junior dates for 2009 /2010(provisional)
National Cup - u16 girls –5th Dec / 16th Jan / 27th Feb /24/25 April
National Cup- u18 women –29th Nov / 10th Jan / 28th Feb / 24/25 April
National Cup - u16 boys –28th Nov / 9th Jan / 27th Feb / 24/56 April
National Cup- u18 men – 6th Dec / 17th Jan / 28th Feb / 24/25 April
National Cup u15’s –10th Jan and 28th / 29th March
National Cup Under 14’s- 6th Mch
SWGP Mini Volleyball tournaments- 10thOct,14th Nov, 30th Jan, 6th Mch and 27th Mch.
SW Mini Volleyball Championships – 15th May
SW Championships Under 15’s and Under 17’s – 23rd Jan and 20th and 21st Mch.
Member's Physio Service
We have arranged a deal with physio Paul O'Connell. He is willing to treat Club members for £25.Paul works at Meyrick Park where he has access to the gym and pool. Appointments can be made on 01202 786000 (ask for an appointment with Paul) or you can phone his mobile 077898540846.Paul normally works Tuesday, Thursday and Sat evening but if there is some urgency he may be able to make a special appointment.If Paul is unavailable you can try BWT in Parkstone on 749154 who will charge their standard rates.Club member, Sarah Palmer can be contacted for advice on injuries, posture and preventive and corrective exercises.Tel: 678154 or 07868229967.
Beach
We run the Sandbanks Beach Festival in July. If you think you would like to help please contact Helen Tinker on 01202 762460 or helentinker@btinternet.com to give your details.We also run junior sessions throughout June and July.
Kit
Hoodies can be purchased for £12.50 We will have polo shirts available.Cost will be about £8.
Match kit.
Last season some players purchased their own match shirt and shorts and had their name printed on the back.If any player wishes to do the same or buy a replacement the kit is Panzeri Cannes. You can see this on the Sportset website www.sportset.comCost will be about £22 plus 50p per letter.Orders to Lynn on wessex4vb@btinternet.com.
For kneepads, balls etc please contact Sportset direct on 01202 682682
Drugs
Permitted Medication - Stay up to date with the latest Prohibited List of Substances and Methods by looking on the www.wada-ama.org websiteCheck the status of any substance or method before you use it by looking on www.didglobal.com website There are "Therapeutic Use Exemptions" which gives athletes a means of attaining approval to use a Prohibited Substance or Method for the treatment of a legitimate medical condition. Visit www.100percentme.co.uk.
Fitness – invitation only
These sessions will be at Oakmead School, Duck Lane on a Monday from 5 to 6 with Paul Rees.You are very lucky as Paul does this free of charge and Oakmead give the use of the School gym free so please remember to show your appreciation. For those lucky enough to receive expert coaching from Paul Rees please remember that he is giving his time free so if you cannot make a session please let him know – 01202 770894The National League teams have their own arrangements.
Sponsorship
It is the aim that every member should be able to play to the highest level their ability allows without being restrained by financial considerations. To do this we need sponsorship.This can take many forms - cash or in kind (e.g. mini buses) – for full club,team, player or match donation. In return we have much to offer. The club generates a lot of publicity, has a very good image, is successful and is very involved in youth development and the local community.Contact Geoff Allen on 01202 740021 for details.
We are grateful to Sportset.com and Parkstone Grammar School for their help
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