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Volleyball England and Team England have appointed Chris Jones as the Beach Volleyball Team Leader for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Beginning in October, Chris will play a key role in supporting the beach volleyball teams in the run up to, during and immediately after the Commonwealth Games. Chris lives in Birmingham... read more

Experienced beach athlete Mark Garcia-Kidd shares the highs and lows of competing on the international stage. Nicknamed ‘England’s late bloomer’ for finding his best form after around seven years of competitive play, the 30-year-old defender, who stands at 191cm tall, last played for England in March at the 4-star FIVB World... read more

The Volleyball England Foundation, a charitable organisation that is closely aligned to Volleyball England, has launched a round of funding to support affiliated clubs that want to establish a sitting volleyball team. Interested parties have until 11th December to apply for a maximum of £1,000 from this pot. This money will then... read more

On 4th June, Volleyball England announced that up to six people from different households can now meet to take part in outdoor volleyball exercises, drills and coaching that abide by social distancing. This came after some lockdown restrictions were eased by the government. Below, we have answered some key questions, separated... read more

Volleyball England’s annual general meeting (AGM) has been postponed until a later date. Originally set for 25th July, the AGM is now likely to take place between mid-August and mid-September. Since reaffirming the date of our AGM, our auditors have advised that they cannot guarantee the signed accounts will be available in time. This... read more

Volleyball England has issued a framework for returning to full unrestricted play for volleyball, beach volleyball and sitting volleyball. This document features four phases, from Phase 1: the existing situation whereby only outdoor volleyball training/exercise can take place where social distancing is maintained with those outside of your own household, to Phase... read more

Volleyball England’s Competitions Working Group launched a consultation on our 2020/21 indoor season at the end of May. As that process is now complete, we can share the common themes from the feedback and let you know about the next steps. Thank you to everyone that shared their thoughts, it was... read more

In 2019, rising beach volleyball star Ellie Austin achieved a historic bronze medal for England with partner Anaya Evans. The 180cm-tall split blocker, of Croyde, is the daughter of beach volleyball stalwart Denise Austin and is currently a student athlete at Florida Atlantic University in the USA. Ellie, 18, has already... read more

Sam Dunbavin, 24, of Croyde, shares his experience of representing England on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. The 189cm-tall split blocker is currently partnered with Haydn Lawson. How did you get into beach volleyball? I got into volleyball when I was 11 years old. I had just started secondary school and there... read more

Jack Deaton looks back and teases his next move after stepping down as the Head Coach of York’s NVL Div 2 Women’s Team.  My volleyball journey started as a 14-year-old playing recreationally as part of a caravan club. I’d been playing on holiday in the south of France and was approached by... read more

Volunteers are the beating heart of the sport and this long-standing community event has become a key moment of reflection and celebration each year. Why not make the most of this extended period of downtime to help us to recognise volleyball’s unsung grassroots heroes? Award categories: Young Coach of the Year Coach of the Year Young... read more

New coaching awards for volleyball coaches based on professional standards will be introduced by 2022. Board member and long-serving coach Richard Harrison outlines what these changes are and why they are needed.   For the last 20 years or so, Volleyball England has offered coaches UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) vocational qualifications, which are... read more

Phil Smith, who leads Volleyball England’s Beach Volleyball Working Group, shares some key updates on the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the coronavirus and the UKBT.   Firstly, I hope that you are all staying safe and keeping well during the ongoing coronavirus situation and secondly, welcome to the first ‘Beach Lead Blog’. As a quick... read more

Last updated:01/06/20 To support clubs through this uncertain period, the Hub team has pulled together key resources and examples of best practice in areas such as finance, communications, and facility hire, which can be explored below.  While we are working hard to tackle emerging challenges, we do not have solutions to all the problems being experienced. If... read more

Up to 6 volleyballers from different households can now meet to take part in outdoor exercises, drills and coaching that abide by social distancing following new guidance by the government. This is the case for volleyball, beach volleyball and sitting volleyball. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has... read more

Volleyball England and Team England are searching for a dedicated beach volleyball champion to volunteer as the sport’s ‘Team Leader’ for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This key individual will lead and support the beach volleyball teams and should therefore be able to operate effectively in demanding and high-pressure situations. Reporting to... read more

Despite the latest announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday 28th May to allow groups of up to six people from different households to meet outside in England from Monday, 1st June, the guidance for volleyball remains unchanged from the advice published on Friday, 15th May.  Volleyball England will be... read more

With the final decisions on the 2019/20 season for Volleyball England’s indoor competitions now made, we are in a position to share our thinking on when the 2020/21 indoor season could begin and, subject to government guidelines, how we are planning for the fullest possible programme.  Due to ongoing restrictions brought about by the coronavirus... read more

Londoner Daisy Mumby is first up in a new series of beach athlete player profiles. The 28-year-old blocker, who is now partnered with Jess Grimson, talks about her North American role models, a never-say-die attitude, and the wait to make her England debut. How did you get into beach volleyball? I started playing... read more

The 2019/20 National Volleyball League (NVL) season is one that will go down in the history books. In the Women’s Super League, Polonia SideOut London claimed their first league title since winning the league and cup double in 2010-11, back when the team was known as Polonia IMKA London. Their counterparts, IBB... read more