Asian Beach Volleyball Championship 2024
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Asian Beach Volleyball Championship 2024

Four of our Tāne and two of our Wāhine are currently off-shore competing in the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships! 

From November 5-10, experience the thrill of elite competition at Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa, Philippines. 

Teams 

Olivia MacDonald & Shaunna Polley 
Tom Hartles & Alani Nicklin 
Jack McManaway & Juraj Krajci
 

For live updates and information make sure to be following 

@avcvolley on Instagram and AVC-Asian Volleyball Confederation on Facebook 

Live-stream link below 

Court 2 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3L8emeAOKo

Centre Court 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3yqQqbouxQ 

National Junior Indoor Teams Announced
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National Junior Indoor Teams Announced

National Junior Indoor Teams Announced! 

Following the Auckland and Christchurch Junior Age Group Trials where we saw over 200 athletes across the Men's and Women's Trials, our coaches have selected the following athletes in their Squads.

Junior Women's Squad  - Asian Champs 

Arianna Roberts - Bay of Plenty
Briana Barber - Tasman 
Brooke Mcnamara - Canterbury
Catherine Cook - Canterbury
Destiney Savaiinaea - WECA 
Devyn Golaboski - Harbour 
Eliana Collins - Canterbury
Emma Mason - Otago
Grace Adler - Bay of Plenty
Helen Woods - Canterbury 
Julia Mitchell  - Canterbury
Kaia Buckley - Canterbury
Kendall Mckane - Bay of Plenty 
Lani Rawle - Harbour
Lily Spark - Canterbury
Molly Morrow Canterbury
Monique Prasad Bay of Plenty 
Soterio Gaogao - WECA

Head Coach - Andrew Kilham

Junior Women's Development Squad

Alice Newman - Canterbury
Darah Miller - Bay of Plenty 
Delilah Brown - Canterbury
Khonnah Vanilau - Canterbury
Lara Jane Avery - Wellington 
Lucia Banks - Tasman 
Lulu Inglis - Canterbury 
Maisey Lendrum - Harbour 
Mia Montgomery - Canterbury 
Morgan Lee - Canterbury
Nataley Vaipo - Bay of Plenty 
Nevaeha Neho - Tasman 
Situa-Tahlia Sahara Logo-olo - WECA
Sofia Bostock - Bay of Plenty 
Ruby Amkreutz - Harbour
Annette Senituli - Manukau Auckland 

Head Coach - Brendan Crichton

Junior Men's Squad - Asian Champs

Alan Hodder - Canterbury 
Ariki Williams - Manukau Auckland
Cuba Rihari - Harbour
Davi Pacheco - Harbour
Isaac Weir - Canterbury
Jamie Monaghan - Hawkes Bay 
Jobe Mcauley - Tasman 
Kaipo Ngāi Tokowaru - Canterbury
Kodin Wilton - Waikato
Liam Smith - Waikato 
Logan Vorster - Harbour 
Matty Brett - Canterbury 
Netana Samia - Bay of Plenty 
Sebastian Lams - Tasman 
Junior Tavalu - Bay of Plenty 
Thomas Vesty - Canterbury 
Will Hull - Canterbury

Head Coach - Ben Laing   Assitant Coach / Manager - Brieanna Crosbie

Junior Men's Development Squad

Bailey Monteiro - Bay of Plenty 
Bjorn Fitch - Waikato 
Cayden Ritai - Waikato 
Charlie Jackson - Otago 
Dylan Griffiths - Bay of Plenty 
Elliot Irving - Harbour 
Hikawera Puriri - Waikato 
Isaac Rademaker - Canterbury 
Jean-Luc Dewerse - WECA 
Joe Ohlsson - Harbour 
John Petrucci - Harbour 
Joshua Voykovic-Rakiraki
Joshua Perks - Harbour
Kingston Harris - Bay of Plenty 
Lucas Heggie -  Taranaki 
Nathan Davies - Tasman
Max Schafer - Otago 
Tamwi Metai - Waikato 
Theodore Nicol - Otago 
 

Head Coach - Seth Phork  Assitant Coach / Manager - Ella Carlsen

Pryor, Gell join VNZ team
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Pryor, Gell join VNZ team

AUCKLAND – Volleyball New Zealand (VNZ) is delighted to confirm the addition of two new members of staff in November in specialised Competitions Manager positions.

Brooke Pryor joins Poirewa Aotearoa in the role of Beach Competitions Manager while Caleb Gell comes to VNZ in the role of Indoor Competitions Manager. Both positions are new in the national body’s organisation structure.

Volleyball New Zealand Chief Executive Steven Upfold said both appointments come from a strong panel process which included representatives from VNZ Regional Associations and School Sport New Zealand.

“First and foremost, Brooke and Caleb are an excellent fit for our organisation from a values and customer service perspective,” Upfold said. “This was one of the most important elements of the process, finding people who reflect our desire to engage and connect with our community.”

“Matched to that, Brooke and Caleb both bring a high level of related experience and skills for the positions, and I have no doubt they will make a very positive impact in our game.”

Pryor – who joins VNZ from a Promotions and Competitions Manager role at Squash New Zealand – says she is eager to get going in the position. “I am really excited to be joining Volleyball New Zealand, the direction the sport is moving in is very exciting. I feel this will be a great opportunity to apply my extensive knowledge in sport and also learn a lot about a different sport. I cannot wait to get out and meet the community.”

Gell comes to VNZ via a range of experiences in roles at Volleyball Bay of Plenty, as a school Director of Sport as well as commercial experience in a National Account Manager role at UBCO Bikes.

“I am thrilled to take on the role of Indoor Competition Manager at Volleyball New Zealand, I’m eager to foster growth and excellence in the sport.”

Both Competition Managers begin their roles in mid-November.

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Dynasty Next Gen Camp - July

Dynasty Next Gen is a programme in Volleyball New Zealand's performance space.

It replaces the NZ youth / U-17 programme by providing a high-quality programme to engage significant numbers of athletes and coaches into enjoyable and positive volleyball experience.

Each Dynasty Next Gen camp will focus on developing the skills and mindsets needed to be successful long-term in volleyball.

If you love the game of volleyball, are looking to grow your game or have ambitions of representing New Zealand and achieving your volleyball goals, this programme is for you.

The programme is targeted for all aspiring youth volleyball players using three pillars:

Fun – Engagement in volleyball through enjoyable and positive experiences

Connection – Connection to other players, coaches and to the national pathway

Growth – Both athletes and coaches committing to their development, maximising their future potential

July 2024 - Next Gen Camp Announcement

The Next Gen Camp is back and ready to help athletes elevate their game! This camp is the perfect opportunity for aspiring volleyball players to connect with peers and coaches from neighbouring regions, have fun, and develop new skills ahead of the NZ Junior Trials in October.

Dates: July 17th - July 18th, 2024

Location: The Peak, Hamilton

Age Group: Open to boys and girls born between 2007 and 2008. Special consideration may be given to 2009 born participants based on capacity.

Click here for full camp information and registration details.

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Vacancy: Volley Blacks Head Coach

Volleyball New Zealand seeks applications for the position of Volley Blacks Head Coach for the next cycle of the programme.

Our senior men’s indoor programme is designed to develop New Zealand Volleyball athletes who can perform to the best of their ability consistently. The Volley Blacks Head Coach will play a significant role in helping to achieve this goal. The purpose of the role is to create an environment that inspires, challenges, and develops their athletes to be better.

The key roles and responsibilities for the role over the two-year team cycle period (both domestically and internationally) are:

         Prepare a two-year plan inclusive of internal and international activities, which meets the stated outcomes of the nationally focused development of the programme (athletes and coaches are being serviced nationally)

         Attend Volleyball New Zealand events to observe athletes in action so you can select, give feedback, and build relationships with your athletes

         Build rapport with your athletes to gain trust and respect

         Improve the overall performance of the athletes in your team

         Prepare and travel with the team to domestic and international commitments

To apply, please email your Coaching CV and Cover Letter to Volleyball New Zealand Performance Administrator Teresa Highnam – admin@volleyballnz.org.nz

Applications close 8pm, Sunday 7 January, 2024

Click here for the full position description (PDF).

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