WHAT IS VOLLEYBALL?
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 2)
- Women's 2nd team (BUCS South East 1)
- Men's 3rd team (BUCS South East 3)
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. Find out more about Performance Volleyball at Essex here.
If you have any questions about our Blades team please get in contact through our email! uoevolleyball@outlook.com.
GET STARTED
To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.
Kneepads and indoor trainers are helpful but both are not an essential.
Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually and so it may take up to 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 blades@essex.ac.uk
TRAINING TIMES
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MENS 3RD CLUB TRAINING
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Monday
12-12.45PM
Sports Arena
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All playing members welcome |
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MEN'S 2ND CLUB TRAINING
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Tuesday
4-6PM
Sports Arena
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All playing members welcome |
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WOMEN'S 2ND CLUB TRAINING
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Friday
4-6PM
Sports Arena
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All playing members welcome. |
looking for a different way to play?
Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. For more information visit Essex Sport.
| SOCIAL SESSIONS |
Thursday
6-7PM
Friday
3-4PM
Sports Arena
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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