Aylesbury Vale Volleyball Club
Volleyball Tournaments 2005
Where we play
In 2004 we took part in Brentwood (veterans), Cambridge (mixed), Gloucester (men & mixed) & Poole (men & mixed). Because players did not commit to the tournaments until too late, we were unable to get into Bath and the men had to play out of their league in the top division at Poole. For 2005, the club has decided to enter the popular tournaments straightaway to guarantee our places.
See the tournament kit list and tips for people who have not been before.
Contact the named Vale organiser against each tournament for more details.
EVA Area Cup
7-8 May 2005, Indoors, Chester/Ellesmere Port. Organiser: Nigel
Want to represent your county?
There was insufficient interest for a Bucks team this year, but Nigel was eligible for Northants and payed for them
EVA Area Cup Tournament Website
Peterborough Veterans
14 May 2005, Indoors, Werrington Sports Centre, Peterborough. Organiser: Nigel
Men over 40, Ladies over 35
Insufficient interest to enter a team.
Northants Mixed (Cranfield)
19 June 2005, Cranfield. Organiser: Nigel
Mixed (at least 2 ladies on court)
Northants Volleyball Association Website
Insufficient interest to enter a team.
Volley in the Woods
26 June 2005, Wendover Woods. Organisers: Graham/Debbie
Booked from 1000 to 1600.
Barbecue and recreational outdoor volleyball for all the family
Forest Enterprise summary of Wendover Woods
Tring Council details of Wendover Woods
Brentwood Veterans
Date TBA, Brentwood Sports Centre. Organiser: Neil
Disappointing last year with only 4 teams, so we have not entered this year.
Ashcombe (Dorking)
3 July 2005. Organiser: Nigel.
Sunday one day tournament.
Ashcombe Tournament Website
Insufficient interest to enter a team.
Weston-Super-Mare
Used to be in July but cancelled for the past 2 years. Organiser: Sara.
A weekend of sun, sea, sand and volleyball for those with long memories.
Bridlington Beach
16-17 July 2005. Organiser: for info only - no club entry.
Bracing 4-a-side mixed beach tournament, 2 men and 2 women per team; pairs competition on Saturday evening.
Bridlington Beach Tournament Website.
Epsom
17 July 2005. Organiser: for info only - no club entry.
Sunday one day tournament.
Whitefield (Bath)
23-24 July 2005. Organiser: Sara.
At The Recreation Ground, home of Bath Rugby Club, in the centre of Bath.
Great setting, lots to do, and good volleyball to watch indoors.
One team (Gareth, Jem, Neil, Nigel, Sara, Sophie, Stuart & Susi) played in Mixed Division 2: won 2 lost 2 on Saturday before rain washed out Sunday.
Whitefield Tournament Website.
Weymouth Beach Classic
29-31 July 2005. Organiser: for info only - no club entry.
Pairs with qualfication rounds on Friday which determine your tournament secton for the weekend plus a consolation fours on Sunday.
Weymouth Volleyball Beach Classic Website.
Cambridge
6-7 August 2005. Organiser: Sara
Punting and falling in the Cam optional.
Did not enter this year as reduced to one day tournament as venue being redeveloped.
Cambridge Tournament Website
Guildford
Not sure whether this is taking place. Organiser: Neil
Gloucester
13-14 August 2005. Organiser: Sara
At Dowty Sports and Social Club, near Gloucester Airport, between Cheltenham and
Gloucester: directions.
One team (Brian, Ivan, Jem, Laraine, Mark, Nigel & Sara) played in Men's Division 2. We lost our first match on the Saturday and refereed two more in the worsening rain before play was cancelled for the day. On the Sunday we won 3 out of 4 of the delayed pool matches and then a disappointing 2 out of 4 in the plate.
Poole
27-29 August 2005. Organiser: Sara
Good tournament on the Bank Holiday weekend at Hamworthy Recreation Club just outside Poole.
2 teams played, 1 in Men's Division 2 (Brian Trubshaw, Graham, Jem, Jonathan, Nigel, Paul) and 1 in Mixed Division 2 (Debbie, Gareth, Sara, Sharon Trubshaw, Susi). See the Poole Volleyball Tournament Report 2005 for more details.
Directions.
Surrey (Ashcombe Dorking)
Sat 3 September 2005. Organiser: Nigel
Indoor pre-season tournament, men & mixed (2+ ladies), lower level county league standard. Directions
One team (Annette, Graham, Ivan, Nicolas, Nigel, Susi) played in the Men's Division.
Press release: Aylesbury Vale Volleyball Club came 4th of 4 in the top division of the Surrey Tournament at Ashcombe, Dorking at the weekend. Vale lost to Wimbledon Wolves (50-59), Surrey Pumas (55-67) and Epsom Eagles (55-72). With many senior club members unavailable, a weakened Vale knew this would be a tough tournament but wanted the indoor pre-season competition rather than stepping down a division. Aylesbury can be pleased with staying in touch until the last few minutes in all the timed matches. With the tournament also being used for referee assessment, Vale found the stricter interpretation of handling faults by officials on their mettle a bit of a shock after the more lenient outdoor summer season.
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