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.
Cheers
Dan
