volleyball

hello, we are the essex blades volleyball club


Volleyball is essentially a more complicated game of "don’t let the balloon touch the floor". Both teams can have up to 12 players within the squad, with 6 players on the court at a time. To win, you have to beat the opposition within 5 sets. In each set, you have to be the first to 25 points, ensuring you beat the opponent with 2 clear points. You can win points through serving, spiking, blocking and also making errors.
 

How many teams do we have?

Men's 1st team (BUCS Premier South)
Women's 1st team (BUCS Premier South)
Men's 2nd team (BUCS South East 1)
Women's 2nd team (BUCS South East 2B)

 

At Essex we strive to provide innovative, athlete-centred programmes in our focus sports; Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby sevens. We also offer sports scholarships to ultra-talented athletes, providing coaching and support services, plus a free kit. More information can be found here: Performance Volleyball at Essex.

 

Recent honours?

 

Men's 1st team

  • BUCS Premier South

- Winners - 2016/17, 2018/19

  • BUCS Championship

- Winners - 2018/19

- Runners up- 2021/22, 2022/23

  • Volleyball England Student Cup Winners - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Team of the Year- 2018/19

 

Women’s 1st team 

  • BUCS Premier South

- Runners-Up - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19

  • Volleyball England Student Cup Winners - 2018/19

 

Men’s 2nd team 

  • BUCS South East 1A

- Runners up- 2022/23

  • BUCS South East 2B

- Winners - 2016/17, 2021/22

  • BUCS South East Conference Cup Winners- 2016/17
  • Essex Blades Team of the Year - 2016/17

 

Women’s 2nd team

  • BUCS South East 2B

- Winners- 2022/23

 

  • BUCS South East 3B

- Winners - 2018/19

 

  • BUCS South East Conference cup

- Runners up - 2022/23

 

Club Achievements

  • Essex Blades Bronze Standard Club - 2016/17 

 

 

Do I need anything else before I get involved?

Kneepads and indoor trainers are helpful but both are not an essential.

Join us*


CLUB TRAINING SESSIONS TO BE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AS OF 2ND MAY. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BOOK ON THROUGH THE ESSEX SPORT APP TO SECURE THEIR PLACE AT A SESSION.

By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the clubs code of conduct.

Please note, as memberships have to be uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually, it may take 3-5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions. Should you have any problems, please email scadmin@essex.ac.uk  

Training times


PLEASE SEE BELOW THE TRAINING SCEDHULE (TERM TIME ONLY) FOR 2022-23. IN ORDER TO PLAY IN BUCS MATCHES, A playing MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON.

Mixed club training

monday | 12:00-12:45pm
sports arena

All playing members welcome.

Women's  club training

tuesday | 4-6pm
sports arena

All playing members welcome.

Men's club training

friday | 4-6pm
sports arena

All playing members welcome.


Please note, club training times listed above are during University term-time oNLY.
 

 

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY?


Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. For more information, please click here.

active session

Thursday 6-7pm (Sports ARENA)

A chance to develop your volleyball skills in this friendly active session. All abilities are welcome, with opportunities to make new friends and have good fun.

 

Club committee


...

 cATERINA   gUARINO 


president
...

martina mole


Vice-president
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ben merry


treasurer
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Veronika Rubinova


Welfare officer
...

     fern morris


secretary
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LAURA VOLMER


social secretary
 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Key documents


risk assessment