August update!

Ok - so I said the next monthly update would be September, but you are getting a bonus August email as well, you lucky things.  As always I've kept it short!

While the weather hasn't always been ideal, the hard-core beach regulars are still making the most of the sand courts on both a Tuesday (Worthing) and Wednesday (Sussex Volleyball Association).  If you haven't been yet then the 25th August is the day to try it - sun (hopefully), drinks, BBQ and an out of the hat competition….what more could you ask for. 

It was a fantastic turn out from Worthing at the SVA sand competition with Mexican Dream defending their title for the second time (a big thank you to Sandrine and Mark for "volunteering" and doing a great job organising it).  There has also been a strong presence at other tournaments with Damo, Paulina and Marco winning the triples, Worthing Baa Baa's winning Men's Div1 at Ashcome and a number of other teams/players from Worthing doing well!  There is already talk of entering teams into Bath and Sandbanks next year!

Fee's

A quick reminder - this is the last month at the old monthly instalment rate and from 1st September local league fee's go up to £15 per month as agreed at the AGM.  You will need to advise your bank of the change or amend it yourself via on-line or telephone banking (by 31st August).  Richard will be monitoring the September bank statement closely, please make this transition easy for him by setting this up promptly.  This fee covers hall hire for games and training, courses for officials and coaches, curry and awards at the AGM, sand court hire, affiliation with Volleyball England and SVA,  player registration with SVA as well as equipment (balls, posts and nets etc.).  This still represents great value for money compared to other clubs and sports. 

Fixtures and the New Season

The coaches will be getting together in early September to sort out the teams to try and balance squad numbers and introduce new players.  If you are playing this season and can't make training in the first week of training (I know some people will be on holiday), can you let me or your coach know.  This will help us get the numbers and balance of the teams right for the season.

The fixtures coordinator has happily ensured we double headers for all our games, but if we need to rearrange any games as single headers, another team will be assigned to officiate.  Please work with your team secretaries to ensure your team provides enough officials and remember we must provide first and second ref's, two scorers and a minimum of 2 lines managed every match. To help it be another successful season we need everyone to take their turn officiating, please don't leave it to the same people each time.  If you aren't confidant in a role then speak to me and I can arrange for someone to coach you.  If anyone is interested in going on the new format one day officiating course then let me know.

Speaking of officiating - a reminder that the new net rule is being applied this year i.e. any net touch is a fault not just the white band at the top.

Key dates

Beach Competition and BBQ - August 25th

All Standing orders for local league should be amended to £15 - 31st August

Local League indoor training starts - 1st September

Local League games start 13th September

Please keep an eye on our web site and Facebook page/group for additional information, match reports and pictures.  Don't be shy….get involved, send any photo's, match reports and news to Andy or Dan to go on the website or post to the Facebook group! 

If you aren't a member yet, then the SVA have their own private Facebook Group, which they are using to share more information.

http://www.worthingvolleyballclub.blogspot.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/WorthingVolleyballClub?ref=ts&fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/groups/131892616993064/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Cheers

Dan

Worthing Ladies NVL AGM Awards

After an awesome season that saw our ladies crowned champions of NVL Div2 South it was time for some awards at last night's AGM.

- Chantelle picked up Player of the season.

- Dan picked up some beers and a new "Coach" hoodie.

- The team picked up individual league winners medals and the championship trophy.

- The great support the team have received was recognised with some "super fan" awards!

An awesome season and well done to all players, coach, session coach and supporters!

More Awards

Some more pictures from the AGM and this time it is a selection of the fun awards thanks to Dan.

- Andrew Crockett picked up the STIG award for his driving skills.

- Emma picked up the "Strop of the Year" award.

- Trees managed to steal Mark's "how to make friends and influence people" trophy or was it the "I don't like your face" award!

- Longest Rally went to Smack.

- Yours truly picked up Jurno of the year!

- Sabrina won the "cabbage" award.

- Sylvia picked up "coach" of the year!

- Sintija won a special "commitment" award along with a new disguise!

- Vlad picked up a special "Yorkie" award and "no Damo you cannot have any as they are for men only" (burn!)!!!!!

- Highlight of the evening was the I wish I was Matt Lay award.........and the winner is........

AGM Awards

So tonight we held our AGM which included our annual awards for player of the season, most improved players and numerous less serious awards. Vipers player of the season went to Damo Jets player of the season went to Maciek Sharks player of the season Kish Devils player of the season went to Mel Demons player for the season went to Juliette Angels player of the season went to Katie Ladies NVL player of the season went to Chantelle Lost improved player went to Dominic and Tanya Nigel's accolade went to Emma

   

 More pictures and news on the less serious awards including a new award for journalist of the year to follow!

Monthly Update From Dan.

Hey, So that's it for another season, hopefully you have all enjoyed it!! This is the last monthly update until the end of August/September and as an added bonus you'll now have a break from Teamer too! 

Angels in their first season have progressed quickly and surprised a number of teams, ensuring early on that they wouldn't be propping up the table. 

Demons last night played Teela and as always this went the full distance of five sets, with the winners taking fifth spot in the league. Unfortunately Demons couldn't quite get to the finish line first, but played some good volleyball and if they could have sided out a little earlier on a couple of rotations it would have been a different story. 

Devils finished their season away to Crawley ladies, missing Brinee and with an injured Sintija and Mel. By hustling hard, they managed to overturn a 2 set and 7-1 deficit in the third, to claim a 3-2 victory, thanks to help from Robyn, Illona and the welcome return after maternity leave of Em and Agi (they were loudly supported by Agi's mum and Amy). That means they win the league undefeated - Congratulations Devils! 

The Sharks took a little longer to get off the bottom of the table, but two victories late in the season were enough and for the first time in a few years Sharks have played the majority of games this year with a full Sharks squad or just one player helping out! Now they have worked out who is playing where and have a bit more structure to their play, hopefully they will be able to push on in Div2 next year. 

Jets last year took it to the final game of the season to ensure their survival in Div1, this year they have won or taken all their home games to 5 sets (except against Vipers) and early on won enough games to stay up, finishing the season with a comfortable 3-0 at home. 

Vipers after a slow start losing to Crawley and Brighton fought back and put themselves in a fantastic position where a win at home to Brighton would give them the League title on sets difference. It wasn't to be, even after a storming start to the game winning the first set, so they ended up second in a transitional year and will be looking to start next season strong! It was good to see Mark on court for the first time in a while even if he was looking a little nervous with his first serve 😉 

The Worthing Ladies National League team, have won back to back promotions, winning the Ladies South division 2 league, which means they'll be doing a little more travelling next year as they enter National League Div1 which covers the whole of England and Wales…..Boom!😈 

The plan for the next two weeks is… A mini tournament tomorrow, Tuesday 21st April if you can turn up between 6:45-7 to warm up and we'll start shortly after that! So fairish teams can be picked, can you let me know if you are planning to attend either via teamer or message me. Hope you've been nice to Andy, as he picks the teams and as we all know his team have won the last three tournaments - Just saying! 

Finally it’s the AGM (in case you hadn't heard!) on the 28th April, it's looking like there's going to be a big turn out, which is a really positive sign that everyone has enjoyed the year and like the format of the AGM, either that or you all want to join the committee! 7:15 -7:30 Meet in the bar at the John Seldon 20:00 Food will be ready 20:30/21:00ish the AGM will start For those of you that aren't local/haven't been before here's the address; The John Selden, Half Moon Lane, Worthing BN13 2EN After that its's beach and tournaments all the way through to the end of August! There's no teamer for beach, we have the courts every week and we'll make teams up on the night. Although you might want to check the Facebook page/group if the weather isn't so great before heading down! Catch you then Dan

Worthing Club AGM

Hello, So we are in the final few weeks of the season….five weeks and 12 fixtures to go across all 6 local league teams and just the two games National League! We are now starting to make a few arrangements for the AGM, the details are below… Annual General Meeting We will be holding the Worthing Volleyball Club AGM on Tuesday 28th April . It will follow the format of previous years. Venue - John Selden pub, Half Moon Lane, BN13 2HN 19:30 - Meet in the bar for a drink 20:00 - There will be a choice of two curries (which is free for all paid up members or an alternative for those that aren't keen on curry) 20:30/21:00 - The AGM will be held, were we report on this year and consider arrangements for next year (League entries, subscriptions etc.) The meeting will include various awards for the year, some serious and some just for fun. The agenda is below, if you would like to cover any additional topics please let me know. Agenda Chairman's Address Secretaries Report Treasurers Report League Entries Election of Officers Membership fees Summer arrangements AOB Awards To help ensure we order enough food and can start thinking about next year can you let me know 1) Whether or not you will be attending the AGM 2) Would you like a curry or alternative 3) Currently are you planning on playing in the indoor league next season (September 2015 - April 2016) Communications The hits and interaction via the Facebook page have been good this year and most teams use either Facebook messager groups or Whatsapp to organise, which seems to be working well alongside the website and Teamer. Following feedback last year we introduced the monthly email update. Can you let me know if you've found it useful, if there is anything else that should be included or if there is too much already (I do tend tmble on), If anyone has any suggestions for improving our communications or any any other aspects of the Club please let me know.

Who Fancies A Beer and a Curry!

No training on the 3rd March as the sports hall is unavailable. Alternative plan is drinks and a curry. Meeting at the Rose and Crown at 19:00 and then wandering over to the Chilcha at 20:00.

Everyone is welcome - if you could let Dan know if you can make it , he will make the necessary reservations!