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CLUB OVERVIEW
The University of Warwick Volleyball Club prides itself on being one of the most international clubs on campus, open to everyone, and catering to all skillsets, from complete beginners to advanced competitive players. In our club there is a place for everyone, no matter your volleyball skill-level, and no matter what background you come from. So, come along and see if volleyball is for you!
TEAMS
The club is divided into three tiers of competition and commitment level, with a total of 6 teams competing either in the British University & College Sport league (BUCS) or within the regional West Midlands Volleyball Association league (WMVA):
BUCS Teams:
Generally, all BUCS teams have almost one game a week. These games occur every Wednesday and take place either at home or away depending on the schedule.
Additionally, our BUCS teams compete in Volleyball England’s Student Cup, a national tournament against all universities across the country.
Due to BUCS rules and regulations BUCS teams are only open to full time students (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
WMVA Teams:
Generally, both WMVA teams have almost one game a week. These games usually occur on the weekend, making WMVA the ideal team for those who are unavailable on Wednesdays. Again these games take place either at home or away depending on the schedule.
Unlike our BUCS teams, both our WMVA teams welcome staff and students alike.
Beach Volleyball:
At the end of the regular court season, UWVC offers a transition to beach Volleyball in Term 3, where pairs can participate in the BUCS Beach Championships. Whilst the organisation of beach varies yearly, it typically includes specialised beach-oriented court training.
PERFORMANCE SPORT
UWVC is a part of the Team Warwick Performance programme, which means that we compete at the highest level of play at the University and have access to all the best resources to keep our players in top shape. These include - in addition to regular on-court training - specialised strength and conditioning coaches (gym and fitness), injury prevention sessions, sports nutrition advice and physiotherapy
OPEN PLAY
Outside of regular competitive teams, UWVC offers a weekly Rock-Up and Play session for anyone to sign up to, a perfect opportunity for new people to learn to play volleyball, or for beginners to improve their skills!
On top of this the club also runs a weekly Sunday League, perfect for a bit of friendly competition. Both pre-organised teams and individuals are welcome - simply get in touch with us and we will get you signed up!
BEYOND THE TEAMS
Volleyball activities and events:
Our club has been holding our annual November Tournament for the last 14 years! This weekend long event is the highlight of our club's year and offers a great opportunity for people of all skill levels to make new friends and play some fun but competitive volleyball!
And of course, we can't forget the club's annual trip to Portugal to take part in the Deep Dish Beach Volleyball Camp which is open to all members of the club. It is a highlight for many of our members and you are guaranteed to make memories for life!
Other activities and events:
However, the club regularly holds a variety of events outside of the volleyball court too. We have weekly social events such as movie nights, team dinners, barbeques and picnics, themed nights for both drinkers and non-drinkers, and our annual ball (the volleyBall!).
Our socials are open to everyone, and are a great way to socialise, relax, and meet new people and bring together the entire UWVC family, so, if you are interested in getting involved please get in touch with us - we'd love to have you!
Also, as a club we are committed to our charitable innitiatives and host/take part in a variety of charity events and competitions, such as our 24-hour volleyball match!
FRESHERS
For more information about all things UWVC, please feel free to get in contact with us about any questions you may have and send us a DM through our Instagram!
We look forward to seeing you, both on and off the court, very soon! -The UWVC Family <3