Development Squad

Anyone who will spend at least 2 or 3 years at university and who wants to commit to regular training sessions and competitions. You do not need to have played before; we will give you the skills necessary to excel at this sport during the course of your university degree. You will receive both fitness training and learn the basic volleyball skills necessary to compete at high level.

Team details:
Training times Sundays from 17:00-19:00
(At least) one circuits session per week Tuesdays or Thursdays from 18:00 - 19:00 both at Jubilee Sports Hall
Team Manager: Tom Robinson
Coach/Qualifications: Arsene de Kesel/EVA II

Requirements for the Development team:
Must be a full-time student.
Need to purchase the team kit on top of the volleyball fees.
Must register with SportsRec.
Available for most BUCS competitions which are held away over 5 weekends from October to January.

This table outlines what is provided by the Club for the Men's BUCS team:
Membership fee (year) 90£
Inscription fees to SEVA cup + National finals (if we win SADVA, we play for SEVA. Winning SEVA, we go for National finals)*
Inscription fees to Student Cup - Student national cup*
Registration player fees to EVA - English Volleyball Association
Travel expenditures When travelling to away games (Bristol, Leeds, Kent,etc)*
Hotel fees Hotel is paid when we have games away*
Court time 2 to 4 hours ( excluding games)
AU fees AU - Athletic Union University of Southampton
Coaching Qualified coach
Insurance When on court
*Additional money might be required if the tournament requires us to spend more than one night out - usually this expense is less than £15.

For membership payments, please click in Membership on the top menu.