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McCutcheon FIVB General Director

New Zealander Hugh McCutcheon was named as FIVB General Director at the FIVB Congress in Portugal on Sunday (NZ Time).

Following the election of former General Director Fabio Azevedo into the role of President, Azevedo immediately confirmed McCutcheon's appointment to the Congress delegates.

McCutcheon, who has coached the United States to medals in both men's and women's competitions said of his appointment:

“I am truly honoured and excited to be taking on this new role within the FIVB. From player to coach, to sports administrator in both the global FIVB and US collegiate arenas, and now taking on this position, I feel privileged to continue contributing to the sport I love in meaningful new ways.

This moment feels both surreal and deeply rewarding, and I’m grateful to be part of a journey that will help shape the sport’s next chapter.”

Volleyball New Zealand Chief Executive Steven Upfold congratulated McCutcheon in person at the Congress on Sunday.

"Hugh has amassed an outstanding resume in volleyball in a range of roles and on behalf of everyone in the New Zealand community I congratulate him on his appointment."

For the full FIVB story, click here.

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Board member vacancies 2024

Ahead of the 2024 Volleyball New Zealand Annual General Meeting in November, Volleyball New Zealand has three vacant governance positions; two elected positions via Regional Associations or VNZ Board nomination and one appointed position.

Elected positions

Via nominations submitted by Regional Associations, the members will elect two board roles at the 2024 AGM. Please contact your local Regional Association if you are interested in being nominated via this process.

Click here for the Elected Member Application Form.

Appointed position 

For those interested in the appointed position - information is below which outlines the opportunity and the process to apply.

Click here for the Appointed Member Application Form.

Position Description

Volleyball NZ is the national sport organisation for Volleyball in New Zealand established to encourage and enhance participation in the sport and support athletes on the international stage.

Volleyball is a dynamic non-contact sport. It is inter-generational, combining genders and ethnicities available to play together. The Strategic Plan for 2023-2030 is being implemented to transform Volleyball New Zealand into a multi-code sport and play activity with a significant footprint on the sporting landscape.

Volleyball is the fourth most popular sport in New Zealand secondary schools with 24,000 young people playing last year, bending the trend of most traditional team sports.

The Volleyball New Zealand Board has seven board members, four elected and three appointed.

The Board holds bi-monthly virtual meetings with one in-person board meeting alongside additional sub-committee meetings and strategy sessions. It is expected that interested applicants will have an affinity with Volleyball and value the work that Volleyball New Zealand does for the sport and the community.

Ideal Applicant

Volleyball New Zealand is seeking candidates with the following attributes:

  • Good knowledge of the sports sector and an understanding of Volleyball
  • Experience and acumen in legal and/or commercial practice, application, frameworks
  • Experience in governance and strengths in HR and or working with volunteers
  • Strong alignment with the aims and values of the organisation
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good strategic thinking and decision-making skills

Diversity

In order to reflect the community we serve, we particularly encourage applications from Women, Tāngata Whenua, Pasifika, Individuals with a disability, the LGBTQ community.

Information required to apply

To submit your application (via the links above) attach both your CV and a cover letter, and then proceed to forward your documents to Steven Upfold via the contact information shown below.

Closes – Tuesday 1 October, 5pm, 2024

Term: 3 years

Time commitment: bi-monthly board meeting cycle

Remuneration: Unpaid

Contact:

Steven Upfold
Chief Executive Officer
Volleyball NZ
E: steven@volleyballnz.org.nz

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Vale Tony Thomas

Tēnā tātou e te whānau i runga i te kāpua pouri mo te iwi whānui o Poirewa Aotearoa nei,

Volleyball in New Zealand is in mourning following the passing of Tony Thomas.

In 2019 he was honoured with Volleyball New Zealand’s Distinguished Service Award after being awarded Life Membership with Volleyball Tasman in 2014.

Tony's remarkable journey spanned almost 40 years as a player, coach, national assistant coach, national A referee, and international beach Volleyball referee.

His expertise and dedication saw him appointed by the International Federation to Beach Tour events in Asia and Brazil, and as the Beach Referee Manager for the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Tony's leadership was also instrumental in shaping the future volleyball in the Tasman region.

The Staff and Board of Volleyball New Zealand extend our sincere condolences to Tony’s whānau, friends and the Volleyball Tasman community at this time.

Kua maringi mai ngā roimata 
Kua māturuturu te hupe
Kua ea ai te mamae o te ngākau
Kua au tō moe e te rangatira.

Kia tere tau anō te mouri me te aio ki a kōutou ngā whānau e pani ana, ko tātou hoki e te whānau Poirewa Aotearoa.

May stability and calmness reconcile quickly with those that are grieving, and to all of us within the family of Volleyball New Zealand.

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Vale Mātua Phil George

Tēnā tātou e te whānau i runga i te kāpua pouri mo te iwi whānui o Poirewa Aotearoa nei,

Volleyball in New Zealand is in mourning following the passing of Mātua Phil George.

Phil received a Volleyball New Zealand Service Award in 2004 and was a revered coach of volleyball for Western Heights High School in Rotorua for decades.

Western Heights has achieved national titles under Phil’s leadership and guidance. His contribution to the school also extends to coaching the First XV rugby side to multiple Moascar Cup victories.

The Staff and Board of Volleyball New Zealand extend our sincere condolences to Phil’s whānau, friends and colleagues at Western Heights High School at this time.

Kua maringi mai ngā roimata 
Kua māturuturu te hupe
Kua ea ai te mamae o te ngākau
Kua au tō moe e te rangatira.

Kia tere tau anō te mouri me te aio ki a kōutou ngā whānau e pani ana, ko tātou hoki e te whānau Poirewa Aotearoa.

May stability and calmness reconcile quickly with those that are grieving, and to all of us within the family of Volleyball New Zealand.

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Win your ASICS purchase back!

Volleyball NZ and ASICS have teamed up to give you the chance to win your ASICS footwear purchase back for the month of July!

Shop for your new ASICS footwear for the club season on https://www.asics.com/nz/en-nz/ and you can win your purchase back.

Details

  • Shop for your new ASICS footwear on https://www.asics.com/nz/en-nz/ with the chance to win your purchase back *
  • Enter VOLLEYBALLNZ at checkout to be in the weekly prize draw.
  • 2 winners per week will be drawn for 4 weeks
  • * win your purchase back will be an ASICS voucher equivalent to the dollar amount spent in the transaction. 


Terms and Conditions

  • Competition is only valid on www.asics.co.nz
  • Valid on any full price order.
  • The prize will be provided as a voucher to re-use on the asics.com/nz website to the value you spent in your transaction. 
  • Competition is valid from Monday 1st July 2024 12:00am – Sunday 28th 2024 11:59pm
  • Winner will be drawn at random and announced on Volleyball NZ website and social channels.
  • 2 winners per week for 4 weeks. Winners will be drawn on: Monday 8 July, Monday 15 July, Monday 22 July, Monday 29 July
  • Open to NZ residents only.

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