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Hi all - More Volleyball news from the web.

Cheers - Dave Reece Dave.Reece@volleyballnewsletter.com

Hi Dave, Am looking for a female beach volleyball partner as I am keen to enter some of the tournaments coming up. Am obviously looking for someone who is a strong, well rounded player and is competitive but fun to play with!!! Please reply to gnatsd@hotmail.com if you are interested!

Regards, Natali deftereos gnatsd@hotmail.com

Dear Dave, I am now living in St Petersburg and am interested in playing here. I used to train with a U15 girls side here but unfortunately their training has stopped due to end of year exams. I know that other school and faculty teams will also stop soon due to the end of the academic year. 

I am interested in finding a club that will continue to train over the summer. I was just wondering if you know of a Russian version of the UK volleyball news letter, that I could write to here.

Thanks and best regards,
Fiona May FMay@incotrans.spb.ru

Hello, I am not sure who I need to speak to, so as your name came up as a contact I was wondering whether you would be able to help me. I am moving to Cardiff very soon and would like to join a club there. Do you know of a contact who would be able to help me?

Many Thanks, Kerry Thomas kerry.thomas@whitehorsedc.gov.uk

Hi Dave, no National comp in Telford on 8/9 June.

Denise Austin austin@seabirdsbandb.freeserve.co.uk

Hi Dave, Crowborough Volleyball Club are looking for enthusiastic new players who can compete at local league level. We are currently in Division 1 in the Sussex League and we need to strengthen our team and possibly create another team if we get a good response.

We are a friendly bunch and any new players will feel very welcome. Our training sessions start again in September and are at Crowborough Beacon School on Tuesdays from 8 to10pm. We are also looking for a coach who has previous experience to run the sessions.

Intersted players and coaches please contact Lee Playle lee@mission4.com

Lee Playle Lee@mission4.com

Hi just found your site could you please add the following details

Warrington Volleyball Club play's at Broomfields Leisure Centre in Warrington established over 15 years. We meet on Sundays from 6pm to 9pm and are entered in the Merseyside League with both a Men's and Ladies team through the winter.

During the summer months we have 2 mixed teams entered in the Merseyside League. To find out more about the Warrington Volleyball Club visit our new site at http://www.operational.co.uk/warringtonvc

Thanks, Paul Bedworth bedworth@tinyonline.co.uk

So you think you're a good coach ? Our Squad needs you ! We've got loads of commitment and are chomping at the bit to realise our true potential. Who are we ? We are Solent Ladies, based in the Southampton area. After a lack - lustre season in National league Division 3 West, we
are eager to work our way back up to Division 2.

Can you help us ?
Tall, dark and handsome preferred, - sorry , wrong ad - Enthusiastic, creative and fun preferred !

Please contact Emma Beattie emma_beattie@uk.ibm.com

Lancing Doubles and Triples Tournament

 1^st/2^nd June 2002

 at Southwick Leisure Centre, Southwick, near Brighton

Last call!
This is a last invitation for you to get an entry in for the 2002 Lancing Doubles & Triples Tournament. Men’s and Women’s Doubles competitions will be on Saturday 1 June, and the mixed Triples competition takes place on Sunday 2 June. Closing date for entries is now Friday 17 May.

What sort of competition is it?
An indoor tournament, played on 8m x 8m courts. Team entries are allocated into pools, with two rounds and finals. All teams get a chance to play competitive matches. We aim to provide 6 matches for each team (depending on entry numbers). Matches are of one set duration, rally point scoring. All teams share the officiating.

Where is it?

It is about 3½ miles west of Brighton Pier and ½ mile from the coast. Directions with the tournament programme.

Entries
Please email me for an entry form or use the Tournament Entry Forms link. Then submit via:

(i) email to jonners@btinternet.com and post the entry fee, and  we’ll email your programme, or

(ii) the post, with entry fee and 220mm x 110mm Stamped Addressed Envelope for your programme

Closing date is 17 May 2002, programmes will be sent out in the third week of May.

Accommodation
Free camping is available at the Leisure Centre, although local bylaws prohibit cooking.

Tournament Organiser
For enquiries and entries:                        Jon Glenister, 1 South Way, Lewes, BN7 1LX

Telephone            01273 477182 (home)            07941 396212 (mobile)            Email jonners@btinternet.com

Sunday June 2nd, In "Cat'Size" it is the talent which wins, not your tallness !

Hi, volley ball player and friend, The registrations for the tournament of volleyball Cat' size ARE OPENED!! It is in Vernon Saint-Marcel (in Eure in 45 min of Paris). The bulletin of registration is available on http://volley.eure.free.fr until May 31. Endowment for the 2002 edition : 2500 ? (more than $ 2200, or more than £1500)

You will also find on the Web site all the informations about this 2002 edition, and a forum to give your opinion about the concept. Reminder: Cat' size is a tournament 4x4 (indoor) unique in France organized in tallness category with adapted heights of net.

Here are the heights of net associated to the categories of size:

Women:
small (< 1.65 m)----------------------> net at 2.08 m
average (> 1.65 m and < 1.75 m)-----> net at 2.18 m
tall (> 1.75 m)------------------------> net at 2.28 m

Men:
small (<1.75 m)-----------------------> net at 2.28 m
average (> 1.75 m and <1.85 m)------> net at 2.38 m
tall (>1.85 m)-------------------------> net at 2.48 m

It is very difficult to change its customs and its gesture of attack in some matches so an advice,: please , TRAIN on these heights of net during May!!

Organization of Cat' Size on 2002: On Saturday , June 1st late in the afternoon, a crenel (from 18 till 21.30), in Saint Marcel's room, will be available for all those who will wish to get acquainted at the heights of net of Cat' Size. This session of "grinding" will be followed by a very simple sideboard (participation of 5 ? or bringing there dish or drink). On Sunday , June 2: tournament Cat' Size from 8. 30 till 21 .

Accommodation possibilities on Saturday evening for those that come from far: Formule 1 Hotel Saint Marcel (23,5 ? for 3 persons, please , think of reserving in +33 8.91.70.54.24) or at the inhabitant (to negotiate for a long time in advance if you bring the dessert!!) Please contact us for the accommodation possibilities on Saturdays evenings and the booking for the sideboard of Saturday evening.

Sportily, The Cat'Size 2002 team
Espace Volley de Vernon Saint-Marcel volley.eure@free.fr

Pierrick pierrick.lebalch@wanadoo.fr

Munrow Sports Centre, University of Birmingham. Saturday 8th June 2pm - 5pm, Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June 9am - 5pm. Tutor - Bill Boagey (Staff Caoch). Cost = £80. For an application form contact Richard Gwyn on 0121 414 7678 or email r.h.gwyn@bham.ac.uk

Thanks,
Richard Gwyn r.h.gwyn@bham.ac.uk

Saturday 11th May 2002 Harlaw Academy , Aberdeen

A sunny Saturday in May - it must be the 4 v 4 again!! For the second year running the weather was glorious and we were playing volleyball indoors!!! 18 teams of 4 arrived for an afternoon of close competition. Aberdeen University and Kinloss provided an impressive seven teams between them while the rest traveled from as far a field as Stirling, Perth, Banchory and Keith! The age range was just as great - from the young "Foo Fighters" of Aberdeen and the Mearns Academy bairns to the oldies of "JAKS". 

St Machar Ladies - and a bloke!!

The first session of games threw up some surprises as the St Machar Ladies realised they were playing over a men's net and on a full court! The group results were VERY close and Steve Milne was trusted to work out the points differences of his own team (the Chancers) and two others for the places in the quarter finals. Amazingly the Chancers got through amidst cries of "fix" from disappointed (bad) losers!!

The Plate was won by Stirling and the Shield by St Machar Ladies. Unfortunately Bon Accord's financial situation meant that the "trophies" for these sections were alcoholic but we didn't hear many complaints!! The tournament carried on into the small hours after a tasty and FREE buffet at the Hog's Head pub which lined our stomachs for a few more Red Bulls (with vodka mixed in!!).

The day was a great success and thanks are due to all the helpers and the players for making it fun, as well as to Mr Milne senior who did a grand job at the results table. We hope to see everyone again next year so that we can make it a regular sporting and social event in the North East.

Adrian Kearns adriankearns@yahoo.com

Q. Following the screening of the EVA final's on Sky TV last weekend, I asked Simon how it was going and if he had anymore TV programs lined up for the summer...

Dave, I am always keen for feedback on the shows (good or bad) and Sky have asked for any programme feedback to be sent straight to me at my e.mail address simon.golding@virgin.net , I will collate and pass on all relevant info to them.

Sky Sports do view volleyball in a favorable light at the moment, mainly due to the standard of the shows they have received lately and the
response to them by the public. Viewing figures of around 60,000 for each show (per men and women over all showings) are still relatively good. The EVA also do a fantastic job in funding the shows, which enable a pretty good production on very limited resources. Tom Ojasoo, Jeff Allen and of late Dan Reeves have been instrumental in bringing volleyball to the Sky Sport screens. In return for the EVA's endeavor Sky offer better transmission slots and repeats than any of the other minority sports they are offered.

To keep coverage going the EVA really needs a sponsor to come on board and pick up the television costs. The EVA and myself are working hard towards this. These latest shows I was really pleased with. We made some slight changes to the production plans and I also reacted to some feedback from various people including Barbara Totterdell and Dee Wauchope, concerning more use of the end on camera. You will notice from the shows there is far more use of this camera during the rallies themselves (bit more like tennis). 

There are currently no plans for any domestic beach volleyball shows, due to lack of finance at present. I will keep everyone posted on this.

I am once again working on the FIVB World beach volleyball tour as a commentator / producer. These should be airing on UK TV. I will let everyone know the schedules as soon as I have them. There is also potential for some additional coverage of World level indoor events, these may also make it to UK TV. Once again I will send out information about this as soon as I have it.

Best wishes,
Simon Golding simon.golding@virgin.net

More Volleyball on TV

Vote now for more volleyball on UK TV, just double click on Simon e-mail address simon.golding@virgin.net and send a quick note, thanking Sky TV and let them know that you just can't wait until the next program of UK and European volleyball.

Regards Dave.Reece@volleyballnewsletter.com

Roof Cam

Q. I also asked Simon if he had considered using a Roof Cam...

The guy who came up with the roof camera idea had his arm bitten off for copies by eager coaches. Indoors it is still the favoured shot for coaching analysis. On the beach we were constantly asked by coaches for quotes to purchase all the game footage we had for their analysis. Tapes to be paid for by Associations. It's not a money spinner by any means, but useful to know the value placed on TV footage by coaches looking for an edge.

Best wishes,
Simon Golding simon.golding@virgin.net

4 & 5 May 2002 University of Leeds

The annual Invitational Tournament, that presents the CSSC National Volleyball squads with their representative programme was once again held at Leeds University on the May Bank Holiday weekend. This event has quickly proved popular with both CSSC players and the invited opposition.

The teams invited to the Tournament are carefully considered. We look for teams that will challenge and develop the CSSC players. Little to be gained in winning or losing easily. Players of different backgrounds and experience all add to the mix.

This year we were very pleased to invite :

Men
England Juniors final preparation before they went to European Championships
English Universities reigning Champions
Aer Lingus Irish Premier League
Warwick 3rd in NVL 1
Salford 9th in NVL 1
Cambridge Univ current EVA and British Universities Champions

Women
English Universities reigning Champions
Salford 6th NVL 2
Troon Scottish League and Cup winners
Newbridge Irish Premier League
Dulwich NVL 2 winners

In the weeks in the run up to the event CSSC were affected by the withdrawal of McGuire and Mildred through International call-ups, and Jackson, Barnikel and Powell (injuries) and Rudge, Meek (availability). Despite these hiccups a very competitive and well organised event was enjoyed by all who attended.

CSSC teams are always disadvantaged compared to clubs sides as they don't have the benefit of training and playing together each week. This, coupled with the withdrawals and six debutants being named in the squads, must have had an impact on the overall performance. A very creditable performance as evidenced in the detailed match scores, not necessarily the match outcomes. 

Lenny Barry Lenny.Barry@hmce.gsi.gov.uk

Dear Players, This years GP Entry Form is now available from the web site http://www.beachvolleyball.org.uk/ 

Good Luck
Richard Cannon richard@rcannons.co.uk

Boscombe 1 st - 2nd June
Poole 15 th -16th June
Bournemouth 6 th - 7th July
Weston 13 th - 14th July
Barry 3 rd - 4th August

Any number of events can be entered. The cost of entry to each event is £24 per team. The Beach Commission reserves the right to enter wild card teams if appropriate. Teams may not be changed for the duration of any one event. The team rankings and draw will be posted on the Beach Commission web site 2 days before the commencement of the event.

International Teams
The number of international teams allowed to compete in the Grand Prix will be at the discretion of the Beach Commission.

Grand Prix Format
Each event will allow for 16 men's and 12 women's teams in the main draw, and 24 men's and 12 women's teams in the Challenger. The event will run on pool play with four teams per pool followed by Knock Out for the top two teams. At Boscombe the seeds into the Pools will be determined by results from any of last years beach events. For the remainder of the season the seeding will come from previous Grand Prix finishes/points.

Tournament Prizes
This will be dependent upon sponsorship of the event. Any taxes payable will be the responsibility of the recipient.

Tournament Balls
The Mikasa VLS 2000 will be provided as match balls, however teams are expected to bring their own warm up balls that they will be responsible for.

Grand Prix Series
Points will be awarded to Grand Prix and Challenger teams on an individual basis directly related to finishing positions in each event. Players may play with different partners throughout the series but only one per event. The total number of points achieved in all events will form the basis of the final rankings of the Grand Prix.

Players Clothing
Unless otherwise stated, it shall be assumed that players will provide their own clothing. Players in each team will compete in identical clothing (shirts and shorts). Players will be expected to wear the official top of the event if provided. All players' uniforms must conform to the regulations regarding sponsorship as stated in the players' commitment form.


More info and entry forms from http://www.beachvolleyball.org.uk/ 

Dear all, Here are the results of the South West Junior Grand Prix after event 4. Thank you to all who have helped over the years in making it happen on court on the day. My special thanks to Ron who has helped in running the 1st event for the last three seasons and in doing so much in sorting out trophies and this year taking over from Sue in getting the certificates printed. 

My thanks also to Sue and Ros for helping me sort out the format in the early days and for being so supportive of the whole idea. I hope the GP will continue to run in future so all our youngsters, not just those who show real promise, continue to get a competitive format in which to play. Its been fun, hectic and at times fraught, but I hope always fun for the children. Its now time for someone else to take over. 

Stephen Dunford stephendunford@yahoo.co.uk

	2001 -2002 Final Grand Prix Tables after 4 Events
U11 1st Mighty Melksham 24 2nd Lydney 16	U12 Girls 1st King Alfred 2 23 2nd King Alfred 1 19	U12 Boys 1st Melksham Musketeers 26 2nd Melksham Smashers 15	U13 Girls 1st Priory A 22 2nd Melksham Magicians 18
U13 Boys 1st Melksham Maniacs 28 2nd Kings 2 21	U14/15 Girls 1st King Alfred 5 28 2nd Melksham One 19	U14/15 Boys 1st Melksham Fireballs 28 2nd Priory Boys 20

AVP Volleyball on Internet Radio   - rsv

Listen to the AVP Hour, every Thursday starting in May, hosted by Sinjin Smith and Geeter, and featuring the top names in volleyball.

In yesterday's LA Times (May 17, 2002), a column written by Larry Stewart, he mentiones that: "Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith will co-host a new
weekly show, "The AVP Hour," on KMPC (1540 AM) Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., beginning next week (May 23, 2002)."

However, I listened to KMPC earlier today (Sat. May 18) and I heard a commercial for it and "Geeter" (Chris McGee) said that he and Sinjin will be hosting this new weekly show. He also said that if you don't listen you'll get sand kicked in your face! ;-) Anyway, whoever is hosting, it's good to know that the
vball community is getting high profile ambassadors of the game to get the word out about beach volleyball on the radio! Yay volleyball! I hope that we can continue this well into the future. :-)

Hugo penafiel@inreach.com

Will this be available on the internet? If so does anyone know the link?
DGrant dgrantxlvb@aol.com  

If you go to the site listed below, you will find a link on the left side of the page that says "listen live!" http://radio.sportingnews.com/losangeles/
Hugo penafiel@inreach.com

Coming SOON, Player I-Views & Past Years &Current AVP Event coverage in Real Audio! 
http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?autostart=slimnicky1

KMPC, Sporting News Radio, Los Angeles, 1540, Los Angeles, CA.
"Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith will co-host a new weekly show, "The AVP Hour," on KMPC (1540 AM) Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., beginning next week (May 23, 2002)." You can listen to it live on the internet on your computer here, follow this link:

http://mediaframe.yahoo.com/launch?lid=wma-28-p.1005202&p=radio&c=affiliate&f=278235535&.abg=000000&.small=1&.ch_cursel=&.rst=a&.adw=http%3a
//www.broadcast.com/radio/sports/kmpc/kmpc_dw.htm&.image=http%3a//us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/radio/st/kmpc.jpg&a=0,30

Unca Nick iman_fan@yahoo.com

Dear all, The Bert Williams 'Referee of the Year' Award is mad during the annual SWVA AGM - and I would like to ask you all to consider any referees that may have 'stood out from the crowd' over the past year for nomination - to me over the next week, please.

Regards Andy Worrall andy@worralls.info

Hi, Question for the coaches out there. I was reading the current month's issue of Volleyball Magazine. They talk about 10 alternatives to the game of volleyball, of which one is called Blind Volleyball. I was wondering what you would think of incorporating such a game into practices. It seems like a good game to have your players communicate and to get ready for every shot, as they should when they can see what's going on the other side.

For those who don't read Volleyball Magazine, I'll quote how the magazine describes it: "Being able to look through the net to see what the other team is doing is key in the game of volleyball. Take that ability away and everything changes."

"In blind volleyball, you hang sheets over the top of the net down to the ground so players can't see the ball until it's about to come on their side. This version of the game is impossible to play with just two players, and even with six it's quite a challenge." "A few hints: players in the back row actually have the best view and need to tell blockers and passers where the ball is. Jump serves are vicious, and there's almost no defense for a 'one' in the middle. Keep your hands up or wear a catcher's mask."

Colin Glass volleyball_coach@email.com

Ha ha...blind volleyball is a great drill to run for practices! We've always used it for serve receive. Six on one side of the net, the rest opposite serving at the six. To add a touch of fun and surprise, as the coach, get in there and serve a few! Your team will never know what hit 'em!

After you do this drill enough, the players develop quicker reactions and become generally better at the drill. It's a great, fun drill. I strongly suggest that you try it with your team!

Abby Gerken gerken.31@osu.edu

It sounds intriguing, but I suppose the rules would restrict contact with the sheet. I can't imagine how dangerous it might be if two players collide at the net, given they can't see what's on the other side. The strangest thing I've seen is a picture of a mural of a volleyball player in the Dominican Republic. The depiction of the net showed it going all the way to the ground. Weird.

Yu-Ping Wang y_p_w@hotmail.com

Colin, I have incorporated "blind volleyball into practice at least once a season for the last few years. The girls love it but keep finding ways to cheat. It is an effective drill. Makes them focus and talk.

Russ crs@chartermi.net

England Men's Senior European Championships

Category B, Pool 3 in BELARUS from 14-16/06/2002 

Match Date / Time Opponents Sets 1 2 3 4 5 Total 

MB3-02 14/06/02 18:00 BLR - BELARUS vs ENG - ENGLAND 
MB3-03 15/06/02 16:00 ENG - ENGLAND vs MLD - MOLDAVIA 
MB3-05 16/06/02 16:00 BIH - BOSNIA-HERZEG. vs ENG - ENGLAND  

It is a wonderful opportunity to play in Japan and represent our country but the odds are stacked against anyone from here being able to do so." Even with support from NIVA and its limited resources, it's unlikely that local sports charities, lotteries and councils will give two young talented athletes the opportunity to put Northern Ireland on a different International map because they don't know the reality of the world of sport and how much volleyball fits into the centre of that. 

Paddy Murphy padymurphy@aol.com

Anybody have a copy of standard round-robin play pool sheets they could sent me. I am looking for 5 and 6 team pool sheets (either 5 or 6 teams on one court).

Thanks. Holger hpfeifer@nacintl.com

There are some here (I assume that's what you meant). http://www.volleyballengland.org/download/OrdPlay.htm

Dan Escott dke20@cam.ac.uk
Cambridge University Volleyball Club

Gamers.com: Xbox: Dead or Alive: Extreme Beach Volleyball Overview http://www.gamers.com/game/1161226/

Avg. User Rating: 10 
Say, there sure is a lot of skin in this game, isn't there? Dead or Alive: Extreme Beach Volleyball, the first offshoot from the popular fighting game series, features its lovely ladies playing beach volleyball in the skimpiest outfits money can buy--until you earn enough money in tournaments to purchase even more scandalous attire. 

This game looks sweeeeet!!!!!
Its hot for a reason. Just look at the screen shots. Best game ever!!!!!!!!!! This is going to be the reason to buy an xbox and after I beat it, ill just stare at the totally awsome DOA girls in... 

7.3 The Netherlands played Cuba in the Men's World Cup. During the hard fought second set, the Netherlands setter, Peter Blange, made a sensational set which fooled the Cuban blockers. The Netherlands spiker v.d. Meulen smashed the ball to the floor with great authority. As the confused Cuban blockers attempted to block v.d. Meulen, the Cuban setter, Diago, intentionally pulled down the bottom of the net to make the referee believe that v.d. Meulen had hit the net.

The second referee observed the play and whistled for the Netherlands team to win the rally. The first referee then signaled a warning to Diago. Is this the correct penalty for Diago?

The first referee was not correct. The rally should have been won by the Netherlands team because of the net contact by the Cuban player which interfered with the play. Diago then should have received a penalty, loss of rally, for the rude conduct in attempting to mislead the referees. Rule 22.2.1, 22.3

7.4 In a World League match the coach of Brazil stood up at the end of a rally and waved his arms in a manner that suggested disgust with the referee's decision. Is this allowed?

The coach should be allowed to express certain normal responses. If the response is judged to be minor misconduct, the coach should be warned by the first referee. If repeated, he should be penalized with a yellow card for rude conduct. In the case in which the infraction occurred during a rally, the penalty should be given at the end of the rally and should be given in addition to the result of the rally. In certain major world competitions,
Special Refereeing Instructions may list further sanctions. Rule 5.2.3, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3

More examples in the next issue....

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