Volleyball Centre of Excellence
Last Sunday, 6th March 2016 the National Volleyball Centre, Kettering played host to the U16 Last 8s (Quarter Finals). RVB Boys earned their place in the National Finals gold medal match by winning their Semi-Final match 2-0 (25-17, 25-16) against New Forest (Hampshire). Read More
For the first time in our history we had two girls teams in the U16 Last 8s. The B team were in a very tough group with Beach Academy, Tameside and Boswells and even though they didn’t win a match they acquitted themselves extremely well.
The A team, trying to reach their second final in 2 years, topped their group without dropping a set against Black Country, Westminster and Taunton to set up a best of 3 set semi-final against Tameside. After winning the first set 25-17 our girls took an early lead in the second only to lose narrowly 25-23. Tameside then broke away in the decider to win 15-9. Well done to all 21 girls, it was great weekend!!!!
The first round of games for this year’s U18 Grand Prix took place this weekend at the National Volleyball Centre, Kettering. The top 8 teams from the U18 National Championships had the chance to once again go head to head, this time over the best of 5 sets.
In Pool A, Richmond Boys enjoyed a 3-2 roller coaster win against Black Country VC and a 3-0 loss against National Championship Finalists Boswell School. RVB boys have a chance to secure a semi-final qualifying place in the group but will need a win against Wigan Seahawks on the 28th Feb.
In Pool B, Richmond Girls dispatched Ashcombe VC with a comfortable 3-0 victory and lost to Graveney Malory Eagles 3-1. The girls also have a chance to qualify to the semi-finals and will to win against Wessex Leaf.
We wish both teams good luck on the 28th Feb.
Junior Development Centre Announcement
This Sunday, the 31st of January, Kingston College Arena is not available for RVB Development Centre sessions due to College events. We apologise for a short notice. Below are the dates for the Girls alternative sessions and we hope that players will be able to attend:
29 January, Friday, 7:30pm-9:00pm – girls normally training at 11 am session on Sundays + u15 teams competing on Saturday
5 February, Friday, 7:30pm-9:00pm – girls normally training at 9:30 am session on Sundays
Alternative dates for Boys will be announced later.
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our dear friend Andre Montenegro passed away on Monday, the 23 November 2015.
Everyone who knew Andre will always remember his smile and friendliness, commitment and passion, support and positive attitude, generosity and humour.
He was one of the coordinators of the RVB Open Beach Volleyball Club and through his encouragement and coaching many new players got into volleyball.
We send our deepest sympathy to his family, in Richmond and in Brazil.
We will miss you , Andre!
