17 Oct 2024

Nick Heckford on 'smooth refereeing'

Volleyball England's Officials' Working Group Lead and Hall of Fame member explains the FIVB concept and how he hopes it will become commonplace in matches during the 2024-25 season.

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New online Strength and Conditioning resource for volleyball players 

New online Strength and Conditioning resource for volleyball players 

Volleyball England has released a new online Strength and Conditioning (S&C) resource in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).

 

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Changes to junior events in the Volleyball England calendar for the 2025-26 season

Changes to junior events in the Volleyball England calendar for the 2025-26 season

Volleyball England would like to inform clubs, junior members, parents and supporters of changes to the Volleyball England calendar for the 2025-26 season relating to some junior events. 

21 Oct 2025
Referees attend Development Programme session in Loughborough

Referees attend Development Programme session in Loughborough

Volleyball England was pleased to welcome 25 referees from the National Referee Development Programme on Saturday for the first training event, held alongside the Super League Opening Weekend matches.

21 Oct 2025
NVL review (18th and 19th October) - Cambridge season gathering momentum

NVL review (18th and 19th October) - Cambridge season gathering momentum

Cambridge continued their positive rebound from opening fixture defeat to the University of Nottingham by making it two wins from three in Division 1 North when playing at the weekend. 

20 Oct 2025