We’re pleased to introduce the Richmond Jurassic Classic to our line up of tournaments. This is a fun, yet competitive 2v2 beach tournament aimed at older players inspired by the Hawaii Dinosaur Tournaments.
Teams need to have a minimum combined age of 80, with bonus points awarded to older teams.
The event takes place on Sunday 8th September 2024, with a separate mixed competition in the morning and men’s and women’s single gender competitions in the afternoon.
We can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the beach courts at Teddington were opened – and what a 10 years it’s been! From humble beginnings of just a few training sessions a week, we have now grown to run 28 summer training sessions a week for all age groups and levels.
On 13th September 2014 current Beach Division Manager Martin Rees together with the late, great Andre Montenegro organised the first ever Saturday open session with a group of just 8 players. The aim was to provide all year round beach volleyball for members and non-members at all levels. 10 years later the sessions have grown into 3 separate sessions with regular attendance often over 60 players every Saturday.
To celebrate this achievement and to say thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to make this happen over the years, we invite you to take part in our end of summer party:
WHEN: Saturday 31st August
WHERE: Beach Courts at Teddington Sports Centre
TIMING: 10:00 – 17:00 (join at any time)
WHO: All Richmond Volleyball Beach members (adults and juniors, past and present), family and friends (free admission – but please bring a dish – see below!)
WHAT TO BRING
FOOD: We are planning to have a barbecue and we will provide sausages and burgers (meat and meat-free) and buns. Please bring a side dish for everyone to share and/or anything else you want cooked on the barbecue and let us know what you will bring.
DRINK: Bring your own
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: 3 courts available (+ grass courts) for social play – format depending on numbers
REGISTRATION: Registration is free, but please fill in this form to confirm your attendance, how many people you will bring and what dish you will bring. In order to get an estimate of how many people will attend and how much food we need to buy, please fill out the form as soon as possible.
VOLUNTEERS: We appreciate any help you can offer to make this a successful and fun day.
Amazing performance by 42 of our juniors who competed at the UKBT Junior Championship this weekend. Congratulations and well done to everyone who took part.
London and South East teams featuring several Richmond players performed brilliantly at the Interregional Beach Championships in Cardiff last weekend.
Coached by RVB coach Courtney Cross, the London girls team which included RVB’s Anna Szentessy, Adela Rodova and Olivia Cross won gold, winning the final against the South East team, which also included 3 RVB players in Elisa Jarmon, Lottie Levich and Tilly Hutton.
The London boys team, which included RVB’s Ryan Wartnabe won silver in the boys competition.
We’re proud to have supported the London teams to prepare for the competition with training sessions at the beach courts in Teddington.
It was a highly successful week for the 13 Richmond players that were selected to represent England at the NEVZA Youth Beach Championships 2024 at Bridlington Beach, with medals for our players in all age categories. The competition featured strong representation from fellow NEVZA-member countries Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, along with teams from Scotland and Ireland.
Bailey Harsum, Lewis Bunton and coach Przemek Soczweka (Photo by Jon Cornish)
Zak Maghur (Photo by Nina Erminio)
In the U18 Men’s competition the Richmond pair of Bailey Harsum and Lewis Bunton in their first tournament together remained unbeaten throughout the event and won Gold in the final against the Norwegian pair Smørholm/Stenberg 2:0 (21-19, 21-17). Richmond’s Zak Maghur with partner Luca Robinson came a respectable 5th.
Alice Jagielska (Photo by Jon Cornish)
Anna Szentessy and Tilly Hutton (Photo by Nina Erminio)
In the U18 Women’s competition it was another Gold medal for Richmond’s Alice Jagielska and partner Molly Quinn. They were able to get revenge for their loss in the pool stages to Norwegian pair Skojld/Våge by winning the final against them in two convincing sets 2:0 (21-14, 21-12). Richmond had 6 players in this category. Anna Szentessy and Tilly Hutton just missed in the bronze medal match against Swedish pair Welander/Källströmer 0:2 (15-21, 19-21), but finished in a very good 4th place.
Elisa Jarmon & Lottie Levich (Photo by Nina Erminio)
Olivia Cross (Photo by Nina Erminio)
It was also a great performance and experience for the other Richmond teams Elisa Jarmon and Lottie Levich, who finished 6th and the Olivia Cross with partner Robyn Clifford finished 11th. There are great things to come from these young teams!
Peter Soczewka (Photo by Nina Erminio)
George Ruddick (Photo by Nina Erminio)
In the U20 Men’s competition Richmond’s Peter Soczewka with partner Rob Morgan won Silver, just missing out in the final against Norwegians Kjemperud/Engås 0:2 (17-21, 16-21). George Ruddick with partner Ollie Tuck won silver in a thrilling bronze medal match against fellow England team Brett/Lycett 2:0 (23-21, 21-13).
Anja Erminio (Photo by Nina Erminio)
Izzy Hames (Photo by Nina Erminio)
It was silver in the U20 Women’s competition too for Richmond’s Anja Erminio with partner Maia Darling. Having beaten the Norwegian finalists Fosseli/Sunde in the pool stage, the tables were turned in the final with the Norwegians winning 2:0 (21-13, 21-12). Richmond’s Izzy Hames with partner Charlie Chambers came a respectable 5th.
Congratulations also to our head coach Przemek Soczweka, who was part of the coaching team for the England teams.
Well done to all players – the future looks bright for England and for Richmond with these talented young players!
Photography: Nina Erminio and Jon Cornish
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