After a breakthrough year in 2019, where numbers exceeded 300 for the first time, Volleyball Horsham is gearing up for another big season of domestic volleyball.
Entries are now being taken for the forthcoming Summer Season which hits off on February 24 for Juniors, Women and “C” grades, while “A” and “B” grades will commence on February 26.
The Association is encouraging workplaces, schools, students, teachers and individuals to get on board. Teams can be male, female or mixed across all grades.
Volleyball Horsham is also looking to establish a Women’s competition, which will run on Monday nights, beside the Junior and “C” grade competitions.
Having a stand alone female competition will give those younger players a chance on their own height net as well as more opportunity to help develop their game. It will also provide for the number of older females a chance to maybe get back into the game or try it for the first time, at a pace that will be more suitable.
The Junior competition is a great entry point for youngsters starting out. The chance to form a team and play with your mates is a big positive for the sport. As they develop the opportunity presents itself to move up in grade and continually play at a level that suits.
If the entries come in as expected, competition organizers will split the Junior competition into a Junior “A” and Junior “B”.
Already Volleyball Horsham has received enquiries as to when the season will start, so we encourage as many current or new players to start thinking about their options.
“C” grade on Monday nights caters for those youngsters who are starting to develop their game as well as those corporate teams who wish to have a fun night of social interaction.
The Association has had great support from teachers from all Wimmera schools, as well as teams representing different workplaces in Horsham.
It makes for a great atmosphere at the stadium each and every week.
“B” grade would suit those older junior teams who are starting to understand the game better as well as those corporates who have staff with a bit of volleyball experience, as the competition is quite strong and competitive.
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water, CHS Group and Uniting Wimmera are examples of corporates that support Volleyball Horsham with staff teams.
The “A” grade competition is looking to increase its numbers with the inclusion of a Von Steiger team, to complement a St Brigid’s College boy’s team, who are looking at one last hurrah as a team before they finish their schooling.
These two teams aside the Association structures up the “A” grade teams to ensure an even competition. With strong players like Tim Popple, Nathan Berry, Will Saligari, Jon Fitzgerald, Paddy Sherry and Jack Hannan, coupled with some of the strongest female players in Kara Johnson, Delaney Wills, Cleo Baker, Tamikah Dockrill and Laelah Robertson, the standard remains high and all players receive a great hit out each and every week.
Teams or individuals interested in participating should contact info@volleyballhorsham.com.au for further details, with entries closing on February 19.
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