After the successful initiation of the Regional Grass Series in 2007 the scheme has been expanded and this year will include a tournament within all 9 regions across the country.
The 2008 Series includes the following tournaments:
7 June - Nottingham
22 June - Chester
28 June - Tynedale
13 July - York
2 & 3 August - Cambridge
9 & 10 August - Gloucester
17 August - Guildford
22-24 August - Richmond
West Midlands TBC
For information on the above events select the tournament from the left hand menu.
More About the RGS
As part of the current Whole Sport Plan Volleyball England is committed to working more closely with regions and those who play/organise the game at the grass roots, community level. We are well aware that the summer outdoor aspect of our game presents a key attraction for much of the volleyball playing public and we are keen to see this element grow. For us these events provide a unique opportunity to engage face to face with large numbers of current and potential future members and to better understand and meet their needs.
The Regional Grass Series is a national series of grass tournaments that are nominated regionally. This could either be a well established tournament or an event that the region would like to see develop from its current status and could be changed from one year to the next depending on regional plans to spread development opportunities. In return for a commitment to the series Volleyball England are proposing the following support to event organisers:
- Promotion of the event as an exclusive partner of the series including; dedicated website page, mail outs to affiliated clubs, guaranteed coverage in the new 3 Touch magazine/e-newsletter and inclusion within the calendar.
- Access to net systems
- Exclusive online entry service available at the request of the tournament organisers
- The right to use the Volleyball England and associated logos on event promotional materials
- Volleyball England tent, staff and promotional resources at the event
- Free event licence including; Public Liability Insurance cover, Child Protection resources, information on the Competitions Framework, and various event resources.
- Prize winners pack
- Assistance in preparing submissions for grant aid through Awards for All for funds to enhance the event
