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Hi all - More Volleyball news from the web.

Cheers - Dave Reece Dave.Reece@volleyballnewsletter.com

Hi Dave, Bristol Volleyball Club www.bristolvolleyballclub.co.uk is looking for new players. We have three teams: Mens National League Div 3, Ladies SW League, Mens Gloucestershire Local league Div 1. We are especially looking for players to strengthen any of our teams but we also run a social volleyball session where we can take beginners upwards. In the summer we will be playing outdoors on the Downs in Bristol. For further details please contact us julie_higgins@blueyonder.co.uk

best regards
Julie Higgins julie_higgins@blueyonder.co.uk

Hi,  My husband has just been hired as the new head coach for a local college. He was assistant coach last year, and spent numerous hours away from home, and I know it will be twice as much next season. As a result I will be left at home with our children and would like some ideas from any other 'volleyball widows' as to how to make this transistion easy for our children as well as myself. I do have some ideas, but am curious to know what kind of things other people have done.

Thanks! Rebecca rebeccamm@shaw.ca

Thanks very much. Melissa Schorr mschorr@pacbell.net

In addition to the EDVA organised Beach Tournaments on Sunday 13th July (Mens, ladies & mixed 4's, and junior events) and Sunday 27th July (Pairs) there is also a Beach Volleyball Tournament lined up for Sunday 29th June as part of the Exmouth Festival.

This event is to be organised by the marines on behalf of the Town Council and you can book a place in advance by booking with the town hall on 01395 276167, or trust to luck and just turn up on the day.

Cost is £5 per team and the event is for 6-a-side teams.

The courts will be set up all day on the Saturday (28th June) on the beach opposite the car park / cafe (usual site) for anyone who wants to try their hand or practice. The event is open to anyone over 16.

Martin Oram moram@devon.gov.uk

www.wessextournaments.co.uk

Competitions

Grand Prix          Mens / Womens pairs }  Contact the EVA for Entry Forms

Challenger          Mens / Womens pairs }         and details

British                Boys / Girls U12’s Saturday   Division I and II}         Entry

Junior                Boys / Girls U14’s Sunday                                }         Forms

Championship    Boys / Girls U16’s Saturday                             }         on the

                          Mens / Womens U18’s Sunday                        }         website

Open                  Mens / Womens pairs Saturday and Sunday (separate tournaments on each day)

                         Mixed 4’s (2men/2women) Saturday              }  forms

                         Division 1  -  4’s (Any combination)  Sunday    }  on the

                         Division 2  -  4’s (Any combination)  Sunday    }  website

  The Open tournaments are open to all levels and all are welcome

We look forward to seeing you on the Beach

SANDBANKS BEACH CLASSIC PAIRS & FOURS, POOLE

BRITISH JUNIOR BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS, POOLE

Sharon Wright sharon.wright50@ntlworld.com

PHOTOS OF INTEREST

European Men's Pictures 6-8 June 2003

http://www.mcgugan.co.uk/volleyball

Jon McGugan jon@mcgugan.co.uk

International Friendly

International Volleyball returned to Northern Ireland at the weekend (7 June) and the venue was the University of Ulster at Jordanstown alongside Belfast Lough with the visit of the squads of Republic of Ireland Under 18 Women and Scotland Senior Men - returning after a 10 year gap. 

Scotland won the first set 25-22, but NI the next 25-17. The match see-sawed excitingly with Scotland winning the 3rd 25-23 and the hosts equalising 25-22.
Although not counting towards the final result, NIreland were ahead on points, a psychological blow to Scottish pride. But the deciding 5th set eventually swung the way to the visitors on excellent serving from captain Iain Cleland of Glasgow Mets to win 15-11 and by 3 sets to 2 after 1 hour 46 minutes. London
based Player/Coach Dave Rivers and team captain Nick Wright of UUJ were tireless in a hard fighting NIVA squad that earned prolonged applause from the
largest crowd watching volleyball here in years.

In the Under 18 International an understrength NI got off to a great start winning the first set 25-19 before the Republic stormed back with excellent service from Dubliners Lynsey Condell and captain Aoife Carroll to take the next 2 sets 25-17, 25-18. But excellent defensive blocking from Lurgan girls Claire Hamilton and Chloe Walkinshaw stopped the southern onrush to equalise 25-17. This produced a tense 5th set which eventually ran away from the NI
girls who could not cope with Condell's boom-servings giving the Republic a 15-5 score and win, after 1 hour 21 minutes, by 3 sets to 2 to avenge defeat in
Dublin on St Patrick's Day.

Match sponsors were University of Ulster, Mooney Hotel Group, The Wellington Park Hotel Belfast, Mikasa, ASICS, Sportset Volleyball On-Line of Dorset,
Lucozade Sport, Coca Cola, Congo Northern Ireland, and Northern Ireland Volleyball.

from Paddy Murphy padymurphy@aol.comMurphy

Exeter Coaver Open

Although last years winners, London Lion Hearts defeated the University by one point in an earlier match, they themselves were narrowly beaten by Viking's in the semi-final.

You can see more photo's from this years Exeter Open Tournament, on our Newsletter Photos page. 

With Joe cramping up the writing was on the wall, but Aran was not going to give up, he served 3 aces at match point against to give them a glimmer of hope. The crowd watched in amazement, but it was not to be, Jody and Colin finally winning 16-14 in the deciding set.

Official Results

The event is run by the Bournemouth Beach Volleyball Club and the English Volleyball Association, with help and support from Bournemouth Council, Parasol Skin Care, Mikasa, Jumpin Jaks and Pinnacle Events and Marketing Services.

For further details see web site http://www.beachvolleyball.org.uk or email richard@beachvolleyball.org.uk.

Anybody thinking of trying beach volleyball can attend coaching classes at Boscombe Pier every Thursday from 6.30pm.

Richard Cannon, Secretary BBVC, richard@beachvolleyball.org.uk.

As per the last newsletter, another cartoon's from my hard drive, once again my apologies to the artist, as I have no idea where or who I got them from. If anyone knows, can you please let me know.

The Northern Ireland Schools Beach Volleyball Tournament began in difficult conditions, with a strong wind blowing across the courts. This leveled the teams and made it very difficult for the players to produce any skilful volleyball. Favorites Portadown College A (and the eventual winners) started slowly, dropping points to Dalriada and Portadown College B. 

The girls competition was officiated by Northern Ireland Internationals, Nick Wright and Alan Workman. This tournament began differently as Portadown College 1sts were unaffected by the weather, starting with a convincing 3-0 victory over Dalriada, and following up with a similar win over Portadown College 2nds. They remained undefeated throughout the competition and completed their 100% record with a second 3-0 victory over Portadown College 2nds.

Thanks also to the National Trust who allowed us the use of the beach and in particular to Robert Patton and his team of wardens who raked the beach for 3 days before the tournament and organised caterers.

>> You can see the full report on our Reports page.

Paddy Murphy padymurphy@aol.comMurphy

If you would like to get a bit of extra publicity for your team or club (good for your sponsors) then please forward your team photo plus a few words out your team and we will add them to a future issue.

Volleyballers, I am looking to put on a few "King/Queen of the Beach" style v-ball tournaments in my area this summer and was wondering if there are any online resources that detail the schedules to be used when setting up the tournament. This can be hard to do the day of as only one or two no-shows destroys a bracket that took you all week to make!! Are there any pre-made schedules out there?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Matt Weaver mweaver@wsunix.wsu.edu

Matt, I dug this up from the RSV archives for a friend recently. Here, I found a 12-person format: http://hypbus.com/vicvball/vva/vic/doubles.html

[Also available via our Reports page]

Best Regards, Todd Haverkos tdh@vbref.org

Where can I listen to the AVP Hour on Thurs 7-8 Pacific Time, this broadcast via web streaming?

Peter R. peter@vbpete.com

Follow your link and look in the left hand column at the top. Click on "Listen Live" on Thursday at 7:00 Pacific Time. That worked for me.

Dennis Wagner admin@NOSPAMbvbinfo.com

www.gamespot.com

Hi, I am an indoor player by nature and my vertical jump (indoors) is good 104 cm (40 inches), but I seem to be struggling to get a half-decent jump on the sand. Is there a technique which I can employ to increase my jump on the beach court? I put a lot of pressure on my feet to get to the height I do, but with the same technique with beach, I sink too far into the sand! it's driving me crazy! I hope someone can help me.

mike ccmtran@mailbox.uq.edu.au

It will take time to get used to the sand. A lot of players that depend on momentum to get in the air have troubles on the sand. Give it some time. Once you get used to it, you will be leaping no matter what the surface.

Robin Chadwick Chadwick@ican.net

My sand jump improved tremendously when a top player suggested I not take the usual approach. The right way for me is to take a slow approach, more under-the-ball than we do indoors, and jump more straight up off a very soft plant. Also, I happen to have learned how to do a one-footed slide-style approach indoors, and have found that this is useful in sand.
 
Lynn Wallace lawall@xmission.com

EXACTLY! Like Mike, I'm primarily an indoor player who uses (or *used*) a long, fast approach and vicious plant to achieve maximum altitude. When I first played in sand many, many moons ago, I discovered that this hardwood approach was essentially useless on the beach. As Lynn suggests, shorten and slow your approach a bit. But you should also concentrate on generating as much momentum as possible with your upper body, using your lower back and a long, strong double-arm swing. You won't be anywhere near your indoor jump of 40 inches, but you'll be high enough to hit effectively.

p.s. When you get a chance to play in firm, slightly damp sand, revert to your indoor habits.

p.p.s. When you head indoors next fall, incorporate your "beach-specific" upper-body jumping mechanics with your long fast approach; you might add three or four more inches to your indoor jump. 

Tom Wilson twilson@binah.cc.brandeis.edu

SPECIAL CASES

9.22 At the score of 9-7 in the third set of a match in the Kuwait League, the gymnasium lights went out. During that set, a starting player from one of the teams had been disqualified from the match. The match was resumed in another gymnasium. 

Rule 18.3.2.2 states that the interrupted set is cancelled and replayed with the same team members and the same starting line-ups. What is the correct ruling on the use of the disqualified player in the third set as it was started again?

When such a set is resumed, neither disqualified nor expelled players are allowed to participate. Another player who was on the team and not in the starting line up must take his place.

Furthermore, all other sanctions which have been recorded on the scoresheet up to the point that the lights went out must be carried over into the new set.

More examples in the next issue....

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