Volleyfest is focused on delivering large scale, mass participation events in key locations for both the recreational and serious participant alike.
The VolleyFest’s objectives are to:
- Provide opportunities for an increasing number of people to continue to play regularly during the summer season.
- Improve the experience for those that already participate regularly by creating a fun/festival environment for everyone.
- Creating innovative and exciting opportunities for participation.
- Be held at central iconic venues in order to promote the sport.
- Create and expand the opportunities for more people to enjoy Volleyball.
- Provide equal access and opportunity for all members of the community.
- Expose an increasing number of people to the sport for the first time as both spectators and participants.
Volleyball England will support 9 VolleyFest’s, one in each of the 9 Regions. The Regional Volleyball Association, along with Volleyball England will decide which volleyball event will receive support with their festival.
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.
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VolleyFest Strategic Plan 2009-2013
The Volleyfest 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 Volleyfest 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.
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VolleyFest Participation and satisfaction reporting