This section details how the Volleyball England competitive framework has been developed as a dynamic and inclusive programme to grow participation in competition by all young people.
Primary Competitions
The aim of competitions in Key Stages 1 and 2 is to facilitate learning and give children the opportunity to play Volleyball in a fun and enjoyable environment.
- Primary Framework
- Primary Organisers Sheets
- Modified rules… order a mini-rules document
- Scoresheets
- Simple Scoreboard (print, laminate and use clothes pegs to indicate the score!)
- Case studies
Secondary Competitions
The aim of competitions in Key Stages 3 and 4 is to facilitate learning and give children the opportunity to play Volleyball in a fun and enjoyable environment. From under 14 age there is the opportunity to enter National Competitions (please see below):
- Secondary Framework
- Secondary Organisers Sheets
- Modified rules… order a mini-rules document
- Scoresheets
- Simple Scoreboard (print, laminate and use clothes pegs to indicate the score!)
- Case studies
National Competitions
These events hold high prestige in the Volleyball community in England with a number of our leading players having had their formative experiences shaped by playing on the show-court at the National Cup Finals after having played in local and regional qualifying rounds and the legendary ‘top 8s’ events. These competitions are currently undergoing a major modernisation process which will see the competitive formats fall into line with the Volleyball England player development pathway through the introduction of the National u14s Championships (3 v 3) in 2007-08 and then to the National u15s Championships in 2008-09. For entry and other details please use the following links:
How have Volleyball England Developed their Junior Competitions?
Please read the Guidance document for further information on how Volleyball England has gone about this process.