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Top of the table in Bath!
A great weekend in Bath culminated in the Men's team winning the final in Division 2. After having only lost one of their matches on Saturday the men qualified for the semi finals of their division on Sunday. They cruised through this match which then matched them up with White Eagles, the team they lost to on Saturday.
White Eagles obviously relaxed a bit to much, thinking the result would be much the same on Sunday. This meant that Guildford were able to shock them by taking early lead in first set. The opposition fought back but to no avail and Guildford won 25-14. The second set saw White Eagles pull out all the stops and come out winners 25-22. A deciding set was now required and both teams were now at maximum effort, but Guildford had the edge with their superior blocking. It was all square at 12-12 but then Guildford summoned up their last reserves of energy and took the final three points winning 15-12. Later the team were presented with their Winners Medals by the Major of Bath.
"Swing your arms like me" the second Guildford team did not fair as well. Hit by some last minute withdrawals they had to field a makeshift team which led to some confusion between their players and a lot of lost points. Despite pushing some teams hard they were sadly unable to win any matches throughout the weekend.
posted by GIVC on Monday, July 21, 2008
Grasshoppers head west...
This weekend two team of Guildford Grasshoppers head west to compete in the Whitfield (Bath) Tournament. This is probably the biggest outdoor tournament in the UK. One teams will be taking on the big boys in Mens Division 1 whilst a second will have a slightly easier time in Division 3.
The forecast is for good weather so we are expecting a great weekend of Volleyball (with a few drinks along the way!)
posted by GIVC on Thursday, July 17, 2008
East Hants Volleyball Picnic
GIVC is entering several teams into the East Hants volleyball Picnic this coming weekend (Sunday 13th July). If you want to join us please drop an email to contact@guildfordvolleyball.org.uk
posted by GIVC on Monday, July 07, 2008
Epsom Tournament, another win...
Due to the poor weather this weekend the competition at Epsom Tournament had to be moved indoors. This allowed the guildford team to use all its skills without the hinderence of the wind.
In the open competition in the morning the team were placed second after unexpectedly losing a match due to some sudden rule changes...
After a lunch break the team were determined to put right the injustice of the morning so playing in the top pool they made sure they won all their matches and took home the prizes.
Next week the same team will be hoping to maintain their winning streak at the East Hants Volleyball Picnic.
posted by GIVC on Monday, July 07, 2008
Medals Galore at Ashcombe...
GIVC teams brought a large collection of medals back from the Ashcombe tournament this weekend. The Mixed division 2 team were runners up in their division and the mens team of Borek, Mike, Darren, Josh, Gus and Phil were victorious in Mens Division 1. The mens team were particularly happy to win as this marked Borek's last competitive outing for the club before returning to Czech after 4 years of playing volleyball with GIVC.
Next tournament on the Calendar for GIVC is Epsom, it is not too late to enter so if you are interested get in touch with Clive Cooper or Nick Flowers.
posted by GIVC on Monday, June 23, 2008
Ashcombe Tournament update...
We have several teams competing in the Ashcombe tournament this weekend.
The more mature players will be competing again as "Old Farts" whilst some of the NVL players will be competing in Division 1 with the big boys.
posted by GIVC on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Bath Tournament Entries are in...
Thanks to the quick work of Nick Flowers we think the club will have 3 teams in the Bath / Whitefield tournament this year.
In Mens Div 2 , Mike R, Darren, Christophe and Nick amongst others will be competing
In Mens Div 3 , Bob, Mike A and others will form a team
and in Womens Div 1, the Guildford womens NVL team will compete.
If you are interested in joining any of the above teams contact one of the names mentioned above.
posted by GIVC on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
More Summer Tournament Dates confirmed...
The dates of several more Summer tournments have been confirmed and added to the list on the right. If you are interested in coming along with the club to any of these speak to anyone on the committee.
posted by GIVC on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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