About the Club

Find out about the history of the club and where we are going.

Coaches

Head Coach - Andy Edwards (Level II)

Andy is the club's head coach, focussing on the coaching strategy for the club, while also running the club sessions on Tuesdays. He also coaches some of the teams in the local and county league.
Coach - Larry Visescu (Level I)

Larry is the club's main assistant coach, focussing on the junior development teams in both the local and county league, and also coaching at the club sessions on Tuesdays.

Teams

Local League (SADVA)

Roke Volleyball Club enter multiple teams into both the men's and the ladies' local league. The aims of each team vary between development for players new to the sport, and competitive for experienced players.

County League (HVA)

We enter men's teams in the HVA league. This is a competitive team, intended to challenge our best players.

History

The club started in its present form in 1997. Originally, it was just a men's team playing volleyball in the local SADVA (Southampton And District Volleyball Association) League. This team was formed from employees and friends of Roke Manor Research in Romsey. During the early days the men's team was successful at winning the local league, but this was followed by several years of decline when older players left the team. In the mid 90's there was a resurgence when they won the SADVA League Cup. At about this time, a decision was made to convert the team into a club, and several other successes were achieved in the SADVA League. Today we boast multiple Men's and Ladies' teams, who represent the club in the local and county leagues, and a current membership of around 100.

Principle club aim

Our aim is to teach and promote a good standard of competitive volleyball, in a friendly atmosphere, and get as many people playing volleyball as possible. We welcome all levels of players from beginners and improvers, to National League Standard.

Safeguarding and Welfare

Essential to our aim of getting people playing volleyball is creating a safe and supportive environment for our members to play and learn in. Our full safeguarding and welfare policies are available here for children and here for adults

Honours Board


Men

SADVA League Champions: 96/97, 97/98, 98/99, 99/00, 01/02, 02/03, 03/04, 06/07, 10/11, 16/17, 19/20
SADVA League Runners up: 00/01, 04/05, 21/22, 22/23, 23/24
SADVA Cup Champions: 95/96, 96/97, 97/98, 99/00, 01/02
SADVA Cup Runners up: 98/99

Ladies

SADVA League Champions: 98/99, 03/04, 04/05, 14/15, 17/18, 18/19
PVA League Champions: 05/06
SADVA League Runners up: 99/00, 01/02, 06/07, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 15/16, 16/17
SADVA Cup Champions: 18/19
SADVA Cup Runners up: 98/99, 99/00

Mixed

SADVA League Champions: 01/02, 04/05
SADVA Cup Champions: 01/02, 06/07, 07/08

Governance

You can find the club governance docs here:

Membership Form

If you've been to one of our training sessions then you can become a club member by filling in the membership form below. Don't fill this in unless you've already been to one of our training sessions! instead, contact us at [email protected]