The mens competition is tight at the top and could go anyway. Poland are dominating not having lost a match. Africa, Italy, Brazil and New Zealand are close behind and are still in contention for the top spot.
The womens competition is dominated by Italy, but do they have the consistency and depth to maintain the position in week 2?
We would like to have a bit of a get together at the Birdcage Pub sponsors of Team France on Saturday night. Afterwards why not try the Legion Bar in Shoreditch, sponsors of team Africa, contact me for datails.
Gary
11 May 2008
Women Results for Divisional Placement
Division 1
Italy
Europe 2
UK
Americas
Division 2
Europe1
Cz/Slovak
Oceans
France
For see results in more detail please visit Weekend 1 Page
5 May 2008
Playing and Team Officiating Schedule now online!
1 May 2008
We have been working hard to get sponsors and a few more have come on board. Please visit Sponsors page.
Most teams are full, shirts are looking good, who willget the lime green or pink?
There is still space in the UK men and the Cz/Slovak women team.
Due to the increase in the number of teams and the wish to remain true to volleyball (not timed sets or 2 set matches), the tournament times have been extended. First game starts at 10.00am and last game will start at 19.00.
Last year we were able to negotiate free car parking for the Sunday, unfortunately the contract for the school has changed and this facility is no longer available. We can reserve places and push you forward in the queue but there will be a charge of £3. This is not my charge, it is the charge that the school make for the car parking. I am still trying to negotiate for the rear car park to be opened for us and will keep you informed. Public transport seems to be a good option and will allow you to drink at the Birdcage (Sponsor team France) and party at the Legion (Sponsor Team Africa)
If anybody is interested in learning how to keep electronic stats please let me know asap as we will be holding a training session on Next week.
Winners of the Nick James Sandals are Mariania Cohen, Diego Caielli, Kristina Podkolicka, Slim Tlilli, Aurore Modestus. One more draw this weekend.
16 April 2008
Team Training Times
The training times for the teams are set out below.
Saturday 19TH April 2008
Bethnal Green Sports and Performing Arts Centre,
Gosset Road
Bethnal Green
E2 6NW
| Time | court 1 | court 2 | court 3 |
| 10.00-11.30 | OCEANS(w) | FRANCE (w) | EUROPE 1 (w) |
| 11.30-13.00 | ITALY (m) | BRAZIL (m) | FRANCE (m) |
| 13.00-14.30 | EUROPE 2 (w) | CZ/SLOVAK (w) | AMERICAS (w) |
| 14.30-16.00 | EUROPE (m)) | ROTW (m) | UK (w) |
| 16.00- 17.30 | ASIA (m) | POLAND (m) | AFRICA (m) & UK (m) |
AFRICA
ASIA – CHINA
BRAZIL
FRANCE
ITALY
POLAND
UK
NEW ZEALAND
EUROPE (Bulgaria, Cz Rep, Denmark, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain)
REST OF THE WORLD (Aus, Can, Carib, India, Pakistan, Holland, Mauritus)
WOMEN
CZ REP/SLOVAK
UK
ITALY
FRANCE
AMERICAS (Brazil, Columbia, Canada, Mexico, US, Venezuela, Bolivia)
EUROPE 1 (Belgium, Finland, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain, Ireland)
EUROPE 2 (Hungary, Latvia, Croatia, Poland, Turkey)
OCEANS (Caribbean, Ghana, NZ, Macau, Australia, Japan, Singapore)
Entry Deadline
The application form will be withdrawn from the site tomorrow (17th April 2008) at 9pm and entries will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
One major reason for this is that i need to order playing shirts and get them printed and also this year sponsored teams will also receive a warm up shirt, which again needs a lead in time to get them printed.
Gary
6 April 2008
Partnership with Sporting Equals
This year I am trying to obtain sponsorship for each team and hopefully will be able to give named team shirts, a team raffle, food vouchers and others, but I need your help. I need to know if you intend to enter so that I can target suitable companies based on the the countries that I have entered. If I know that I have a French team then I can look for a French sponsor.
I am not going to take money from you at this stage, I simply want an email saying that you are planning to play. Also if you are aware of any company that is willing to sponsor a team and would like to be included in the publicity, banners etc. then please let me know.
The price of the tournament has not yet been decided, but it will be similar to last year. The website will carry all of the updated info within the next 2 weeks.
Please can you send an email to allnations@volleyfirst.co.uk stating your name, country and gender.
I am planning a few new additions to the tournament which will enhance your enjoyment of the tournament.
emails to allnations@volleyfirst.co.uk
date training TBC
Tournament dates May 10,11,17,18
Thank you for your help.
Gary
Volleyfirst
8 June 2007
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15th May 2007
The results have now been posted and the 3 womens teams going through to the semis has already been decided providing the final match is played. Italy, France and Europe 2. The other 4 womens teams will play each other for the final semi final place, so there is still a chance to win the competition.
The one match that still needs to be played Europe1 v Europe 2 will be played on Saturday. Times and court to be confirmed. A new schedule incorporating this and showing the refereeing duties will be posted to the site on Thursday.
The mens competition is very close, with Africa leading and undefeated at the moment followed closely by Poland, Uk, ROTW, Brazil 1 and Asia. Remember the top 4 move forward to the Div 1 Semi final.
Please check the site on Thursday for the playing schedule.
10th May 2007
Team Africa has been combined with the Caribbean.
Refereeing duties have been posted on the website. Note each team will only need a 2nd referee and a scorer.
There are still a few parking spaces available for the sundays.
Please bring your drums, symbols, flags and noise makers with you.
T Shirt clarification.
Playing shirts alone will be provided. Tournament T shirts will be available to buy on the day. They are still available online at a discounted price. See link at top of page to purchase directly.
We will provide only 3 volleyballs for the teams warming up ready to play. If you bring your own practise balls please make sure that they are well marked.
Food and refreshments will be available all day.
4th May 2007
All Nations Volleyball Tournament 1 week to go!
We have negotiated for a limited number of car park spaces to be
reserved for the tournament on Sunday 13th and 20th.
There is no longer the need to stand in long queues with the flower market patrons.
If you would like to reserve a space please contact Gary.
Match programmes will be printed shortly so if anyone wants an advert
in the program please contact Gary as soon as possible.
3rd May 2007
Sportset have announced sponsorship of the match balls Mikasa MVP 200
27th April 2007
No more entries will be accepted for the 2007 tournament.