OUVC: Oxford University Volleyball Club

22/07/10Meet the GB team!

The women's GB volleyball squad is cycling from Sheffield to London in an effort to raise money to support their training schedule after recent funding cuts. They will start their cycle from Sheffield on Friday afternoon/Saturday morning, via Nottingham, Stratford, Leicester, Oxford, Reading, Richmond Park and Trafalgar Square to Earl's Court, arriving in London on Tuesday 27th July. The event will be covered by BBC Oxford, and is supported by Hugh Robertson, the Minister for Sport and Steve Redgrave.

They will be at Iffley Road Sports Complex in Oxford on Monday 26th July at 1-2.30pm. The primary publicity will be on the Bannister track at this time, but the gym available from 1-2.30pm, and they are looking for lots of people to come and along and watch/play/sponsor them, so if you don't have plans for Monday lunchtime then head on down to Iffley!

You can find more details on the GB women on their Facebook page.

07/06/10TRAINING UPDATE

There has been a change to training times - no more sessions at St Greg's until further notice. Please check the new training times to ensure you don't turn up at the wrong time/day.

31/05/10May Catch-Up

Running out of time to report May's events, since tomorrow is June already, so here's a summary:

The Alumni Matches lived up to their billing - the women were tested by an experienced alumni team, but managed to reproduce this season's home form to win 25-13, 25-19, 25-21 (which means they finish the season undefeated at home, now they just need to work on their form at those pesky tournaments!). The men's match was a very close affair, and provided great entertainment to the spectators that visited Greg's to witness the event. With a mix of experience and fitness on the alumni side they looked on paper like they might edge the tie, but the first set was very tight and the alums only managed to sneak it 28-26. The second set saw the students up their game and they proved too hot to handle, winning 25-21. The 3rd and 4th sets followed the same pattern, being shared 28-26 again and 19-25. This set up a mouth-watering 5th set - would the students' stamina come through against the alums' craft? Again it was even until the end, when the alumni emerged vitcorious 15-13, to the delight of the student men's season coach/alumni on the day, Brian!

Photos and video will be up at some point...

The players and club members then cleaned themselves up and headed off to Rewley House where everyone enjoyed the dinner and each others' company. Speeches were made and thanks were given to all involved in the running of the club this year, and to Han-Ru for organising such an enjoyable day.

Having enjoyed glorious sunshine through the windows of St Greg's, all fingers were crossed the next weekend when the annual 4Max/Cuppers outdoor tournament took place. Thankfully the gods were merciful and produced a day of sun and fun once again in Hinksey Park. 15 teams enter the 4Max, while 5 were in a group to battle for the Cuppers title. Congrats to all the volleyball virgins who played, we hope they enjoyed the experience and will be back for more. Harris Manchester College took the title in the final against Somerville, who they had lost to in the group stages but obviously managed to work out how to deal with the 2.15m giant on the other side of the net in time for the decider! In the 4Max tournament there was a decent level throughout all the teams. The one that was most successful was Chuppa Chups - consisting of Hannah, Gabriele, Gareth, Giovanni, Michaela all from our very own OUVC. They brought the title home, with success against Did That Hurt in the semi and Warwick Uni in the final.

Final congrats go to Janka, who did so well to organise the whole day, and to her team of helpers who very kindly leant a hand with transporting food & nets, cooking food, and baking and selling cakes.

A brief reminder to all OUVC members that the AGM is to be held 6pm Wednesday at St John's. Please do attend as your voice & votes (& volunteering) will be required!

Recent Events

Cuppers/4Max - 22nd May
Alumni Match & Dinner - 15th May
BUCS Championships - Sheffield, 12-14 March
Varsity Match - Iffley, Oxford, 28 February
OUVC Holiday - Portugal, 9-16 July

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Welcome!

OUVC is a volleyball club with teams that cater for students and non-students, and we're also involved with teaching volleyball in UK schools. If you'd like to learn more about the club, please visit our Club Info page.

The NVL teams started their season recently, and the students will begin once term starts. If you are interested in playing in either of these teams please contact the appropriate captain.