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ABOUT WESSEX VOLLEYBALL

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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!

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 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, 34 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 - 2011 / 2012 season

Membership Fees
Adult = £40,   Junior = £35,   Mini Volleyball = £25,   Family = £80
Note: £10 off the membership  fees if paid by the 5 / 9 / 2011

Members can buy a shirt for £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.
All members will be given a shoe tag which they must wear to show that they are a Club member. Juniors will be given and must wear, to sessions / matches, a blue Wessex wristband to show the coaches that they have handed in the Parent Consent form. Junior players will also have a “Personal Card” with details of phone no’s and medical information. This must be taken to every training session / match and given to the coach. Remember to collect your card when you leave the session / match.

If you need a blue band or “Personal Card” please ask Lynn (wessex4vb@btinternet.com)                                
 £1 for new card if original lost !

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
Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP                                                                           
Oakmead School of Tech, Duck Lane, Bournemouth  BH11 9JJ                                                                      
Portchester School, Harewood Ave, B’mth   BH7 6NZ

National League Training Times (invitation only)
Men - Junior Men- Talbot Heath on Wednesday – 8  to 10 pm
Men - Wessex / BU – to be advised
Ladies 1- Carter Community College - Wed's- 8.00 to 9.45pm and Oakmead on Fridays - 7 to 9pm

Costs:
Women - tba
Men -  tba
Juniors  - tba

The junior training times are:
Mini up to u13's and new u14 /15's - Monday Talbot Heath 7 to 8.15.

Boys Under 14 and under 15 - Monday Talbot Heath 8.15 to 9.30

Girls Under 14 to under 16 - Thursday Parkstone Gr two sessions one at 6.30 to 8 and one 8 to 9.30.

Girls Under 18's - Wed Carter 6.30 to 8

Boys Under 16's - Thursday Parkstone Gr 6.30 to 8

Boys Under 18's / NL - Wed Talbot Heath 8 to 10

Boys Under 18's - Thursday Parkstone Gr 8 to 9.30

The mini session is £16 per month (9 months Sept to May incl.) £7 a session for non members. Those not paying by standing order or cheque will pay £26 a month.

The Under 18 boys will pay £28 per month (9 months Sept to May incl.) £10 a session for non members. Those not paying by standing order or cheque will pay £38 a month.

All the other sessions are £20 per month. (9 months Sept to May incl.) £8 a session for non members. Those not paying by standing order or cheque will pay £30 a month.

Any girls staying on / playing for the Ladies session / team will have a fee set and advised.
New players to have the first session free, £10 will cover the next three sessions and then as above.

NOTE:
Standing order or cheque will be the payment method this season.

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 may result in a fine.

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. Please wait quietly in the entrance hall until you are allowed into the hall.

Parkstone Gr. This is a new Sports Hall and we are fortunate to be able to use it. The School are very proud of the hall so please make sure that we leave it clean and tidy.

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 email wessex4vb@btinternet.com. However, it is expected that you would have helped yourselves by applying to the Mark Pitman Fund (Jrs), helped at the Sandbanks Beach Festival and at the Fund Raising events.

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

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 PBVA and this will be passed on to the players.

Costs are:
Adult teams in Div 1 £70 for the season or £8 per month payable on the 1st of each month Sept to May incl.
Junior teams in Div 1 £56 for the season or £7 per month payable on the 1st of each month
Adult players in Div 2 and Ladies / Div 3 £56 for the season or £7 per month payable on the 1st of each month Sept to May incl
Juniors in Div 2 and Ladies / Div 3 £50 for the season or £6 per month payable on the 1st of each month Sept to May incl.

Occasional players pay £6 per game or £8 if non member. Juniors pay £5.00 Players paying cash to add £10 a month on above.
Please note 9 monthly payments this season to tie in with training fees (for those training.)

Beach
We run the Sandbanks Beach Festival in July. If you would like to hel,p please contact Helen Tinker on 01202 762460 or email helentinker@btinternet.com to give your details. We also run junior sessions throughout June and July.

Sponsorship
It is our 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 donations.
We have much to offer in return. The club generates considerable publicity and has an excellent image. It is very involved in youth development and the local community.

Contact Geoff Allen on 01202 740021 for details.

We are grateful to Oakmead School, Sportset.com,  and Parkstone Grammar School for their help.

Please support the Club teams especially those playing at home.  Not only may you find the matches exciting but watching will also help your volleyball development.   If anyone has any ideas in how to improve our home match events please let us know.

Wessex have strong links with Bournemouth University and the volleyball players and coaches work closely together - GO TO Bournemouth Universtity Student Portal

The combination between the two clubs has worked tremendously well and we hope the links between the BU and Wessex will only get stronger.

Coaches

Geoff Allen

Qualifications Volleyball England and FIVB Level 3
Senior Staff Tutor since 1982
Experience England Men and England Junior Women Assistant Coach
Coach to England South Cadets and South-West Junior Men
Coach to Wessex National League teams - men for 15 years and women for 17 years
Spent 7 years as a Director of Volleyball England, been a member of various VE Commissions, been Chairman of the Poole-Bournemouth Volleyball Association for the last 15 years,
Coaching Philosophy: My philosophy in founding Wessex was to have high performance adult teams as a result of an extensive junior programme.  I've seen many top clubs fold because they were based on a group of adult players who eventually retired
from playing.  I want our players to have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential, whilst at the same time helping make Wessex successful.
Best Achievement 5 National Titles with Wessex
Founded Wessex VC and the Sandbanks Beach Volleyball Festival
Favourite Player Probably Karch Kiraly of the USA, who is the only player to win Olympic gold medals at both indoor and beach volleyball. At 1.90m, he wasn't as tall as many, but had incredible determination to win.
Personal Info Other job! Group Finance Director
Other Interests Sport and annoying Lynn

Lynn Allen

Qualifications Level 2 Coach, Community Coach
Experience Coached for 30 years, Wessex Mens Div 1, Wessex Junior Men, SW U17's, Wessex Junior Women U18, Mini Volleyball, Schools.
Coaching Philosophy: Give players an opportunity and help them to be the best they can be. (Expects to see 100% effort to achieve this !)
Make volleyball fun for young players
Best Achievement Winning  National Championships with outstanding team performances.
Sport England Coach of the Year (Amateur, team)
EVA Coach of the Year
EVA Female Coach of the Year
Favourite team Teams playing fast exciting volleyball like Brazil
Other Interests Too many to mention (If only I had some time !)

Dave Gunter

Qualifications - Level 2
Experience: 3 years coaching SE U14 Girls. Asssistant Coach Team Southampton Ladies NL Div 2 South Team
Coaching Philosophy: Give players lots of positive feedback and positive encouragement. Promote hard work, sportsmanship and team ethos
Best Achievement: U14 SE Girls 4th place at 2011 Inter Regionals
Favourite Player: All players that enjoy playing.

 

Edd Evans

Qualifications:   UKCC Level 1 Volleyball Coaching Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Studying a Sports Development and Coaching Sciences degree.
Experience: I helped out as an assistant coach for the U15 and U16 Wessex players last year; I also had experience coaching my local U16 NVL Girls team, beginner’s sessions at Bournemouth University and assisted in the running of a beach volleyball session for a group of Business CEO’s over the summer. I recently became the Higher Education Volleyball Officer (HEVO) at BU.
Coaching Philosophy:  Sport should be enjoyable and challenging at all levels.
Best Volleyball Achievement: 2nd in the Goldcoast Oceanfest Division 2 Men’s Pairs.
Favourite Player: Leonal Marshal
Personal Info: I used to have stupidly long hair!
Other Interests: Surfing, Basketball, Triple Jump and Drumming.

Lewie Lett

Qualification: Volleyball England Level 3 Coach
 
Best Achievement: Seeing the wednesday night beach sessions at Boscombe grow and the players succeeding. Plus seeing the players from schools go on and represent Wessex.
 
Philosophy: "Hardwork beats talent until talent decides to work hard"
 
Favorite Player: Todd Rodgers(beach) Leonel Marshall (indoors)
 
Other Interests: Skiing/ Ski Teaching . Everton Football Club. Bingo.

 

Matt Pretty

Qualifications - Level 1 Coach, Pe Teacher

Experience - Assisted in coaching Wessex Junior Teams. Now a qualified PE teacher, teaching and setting up clubs in schools around the area.

Coaching Philosophy - Giving everyone the opportunity to succeed through a fun and competitive training environment.

Best Achievement - Winning two National titles with Wessex.

Favourite Player - If i'm being honest...wouldn't know where to start.

Other Interests - Most sports - playing and watching.
 

Anthony Roberts

Qualifications VE Level 3 (theory)
Experience Coached Wessex women's NL team for a season many years ago. Help Lynn and Rex with the juniors (15 and under) for last 3 years. Assistant coach 2009-10 and 2010-11 for the South West Under 15 Boys squad.
Years Coaching:  2.
Coaching Philosophy Basics, communication and teamwork, discipline and influencing outcomes.
Best Achievement As a player - GB International as a player
As a coach - Joint 3rd place in 2010 Under 15 Boys' Championships. 2010 Under 14 Boys' British Beach Champions.
Favourite Player Not sure. So many to choose from, from local players to professionals on the world stage.
Personal Info It's not my fault that my son, Joel, plays volleyball.... It's Geoff Allen's fault and it's his fault that I played volleyball! 
Used to be able to speak French fluently.

 

Jim Robertson

Qualifications
Level 3 coaching; Grade 2 referee long time ago; Grade 2 Beach referee
 
Experience
Have been playing for 30 years In local league. Also played for many years national league in Div 1,2,3
now coaching both south west regional u/17 boys as well as wessex u15 boys.
 
Coaching Philosophy
Work harder in training and anything is achievable in sport and in life. Enjoy the game - it is everything
 
Best Achievement
Still playing with passion, aggression and humor
 
Favourite Player
Difficult one - have played with so many - would have to be Vince & Gary Joyce
 
Personal Info
Married with 2 boys, 1 cat .
 
Other Interests
Play golf at Broadstone golf club , off a handicap of 8. When I have the time like to go hiking, also read ancient history, prefer it to watching reality TV.

 

Ian Wood

Qualifications Level 3 Volleyball Coach, CTS Sports Tutor
Experience Coaching for 2 years
Coaching Philosophy Developing good basics and attitude in a challenging but fun environment.  
Best Achievement 9th at Weymouth VEBT, 2nd in NVL Division 2.
Favourite Player Chris Dawe
Other Interests Fitness, health sport and nutrition

 

Assistant Coaches

Annetta Minard - Allen

Andy Cranstone

Wayne Veale

 

 

 

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