Richmond
Volleyball International Festival
Welcome! Richmond Volleyball International Festival is London's fastest growing grass tournament. It's held every August Bank Holiday weekend (3 days)
set in one of South West London's most prestigious sports and social clubs.
The facilities are of a high standard, it's great value ££ and
and the event is aimed for all levels of the community from beginner to Olympic hopeful.
Imber Court Sports Club is a 10 minute walk from Sandown Racecourse, 20 min walk from the historic
Hampton Court Palace,
a 7 minute drive from Kingston-upon-Thames and from London Waterloo Station it's 30min on the train then a 20 min walk.
To enter a team(s) you will need to complete the entry application form and forward a deposit of £30.00 per team. This is non-refundable in the event of cancellation due to bad
weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
• 2009 Entry Form
(download and return)
There is no seeding system so select the appropriate playing standard for your team.
Places will be accepted on a first come - first served basis.
As they say, book early to avoid disappointment - places will go quickly!!
Prizes!
Winners in each division will receive a brand new MIKASA MVA match ball (with dimple surface) and a £30.00 voucher for 2010 entry. Winners who do not return in 2010 forfeit their vouchers.
In addition each team is entered for bonus ball draw. On registration each team will receive 6 raffle tickets. Raffle Draw is conducted at Prize giving. Winning raffle ticket will win a brand new MIKASA MVA match ball
If you’re are not on the emailing list and want to be added send your details to:
contact@richmondvolleyball.co.uk
| Dates: |
Sat 29th to Mon 31st August 2009 (Bank Holiday
Weekend) |
| Venue/Map: |
Imber Court Sports Club (near Hampton Court Palace - South West London / Surrey)
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| Age Groups |
Adults and Juniors |
| Team Registration |
Saturday 09.00 - 09.30 am (1st matches start @ 10am) |
| Format |
6 a side played on 9x9 grass courts -
wherever possible there will be 8 or 10 teams in each division. 2 pools of 4 or 5 to ensure every team has at least 4 matches over the two days - 3rd day 2 to 3 matches. |
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Fri = Camping facilities available from 6pm.
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Sat = Day 1 - Preliminary rounds
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Sun = Day 2 - Preliminary rounds
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Mon = Day 3 - Finals, Semi-Finals and Play-offs
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| No. of Courts |
30+ (1500 people) capacity to grow further |
| Rules: |
Normal rules apply with scoring to 25 over 2, 3 or 5 sets depending on pools and timing. |
| Teams |
Men / Women / Mixed (3 women on court at all times) & Juniors |
| Level |
National League (NVL) Div 1-2-3 / Regional / Local / Beginners & Casual |
| Divisions |
Men's Div 1 (NVL 1 and 2 ) - 2 pools of 5 |
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Men's Div 2 (NVL 3 & Regional) - 4 pools of 5 |
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Men's Div 3 (Local League and Novices) - 2 pools of 5 |
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Women's Div 1 (NVL 1 & 2) - 2 pools of 5 |
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Women's Div 2 (NVL 3 & Regional) - 4 pools of 5 |
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Women's Div 3 (Local League & Novices) - 2 pools of 5 |
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Mixed Div 1 (NVL) - 2 pools of 5 |
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Mixed Div 2 (Regional) - 4 pools of 5 |
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Mixed Div 3 (Local League) - 4 pools of 5 |
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Junior = u17 to u13 (Boys and Girls) - 2 pools of 5 |
| Where to stay |
Camping on site |
| Deposit |
£30.00 PER TEAM (to secure your team place - see above re application form).
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| Entry Fees |
£75.00 PER TEAM non-camping (matches, parking & and evening entertainment).
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£100.00 PER TEAM all inclusive (matches, parking, evening entertainment and camping).
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| Non-Players |
£10.00 p/p for evening entertainment & camping |
| More info |
Weather forecast |
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Photo Gallery
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Metropol Cafe Menu
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Site
Information
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Facilities & Other General Information:
• organised camping for Fri, Sat & Sun
• no dogs allowed
• clean toilets & showers and plenty of them!
• onsite parking (spaces for 500+ cars)
• 3 large clubhouse bars + beer wagon
• entertainment - DJ Ian (Fri, Sat & Sun) will be playing an amazing selection of music spanning the decades from the '60s through to the present day - something for everyone. And Ian's very happy to play your requested favourites!
• catering by Metropol Cafe - full breakfast menu, all day lunch menu, kids menu + lots more served in the clubhouse
• other onsite catering services (i.e. ice cream van, burger van, hog roast)
• friendly zone for young kids
• junior tournament
• Come & Try sessions with qualified coach (Sat and Sun only)
• stall for tournament t-shirts
• St John's Ambulance
• sports massage
• access to swimming pool
• winning medals based on team of 7 people
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