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New Strategy for Namibian Volleyball |
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 12:31 |
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The Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) has approved a new strategy for developing the sport in Namibia. It is our long term dream to challenge the best African Volleyball nations for the top spot on our continent and mix it up with the likes of Italy, Brazil and USA in international competitions.
Volleyball in Namibia however isn’t all about high performance. And the mission of the NVF is clearly defined as follows:
“The NVF governs, manages and communicates all forms of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at all levels nation wide.
Working closely with it’s main stakeholders, the NVF promotes and develops Volleyball by hosting national and international events, and managing national teams for the enjoyment of spectators ad participants whilst satisfying sponsors’ needs.
It aims at developing Volleyball as a major Namibian media and entertainment sport through planning and organisation of competitions, marketing, communication and promotional activities.”
In its strive to achieve its vision, the Namibian Volleyball Federation will focus its efforts on the following 5 key areas: competitions, development, high performance, administration and beach volleyball. Detailed plans are currently being implemented in all these areas and the positive impact will be felt immediately by all stakeholders of the NVF.
The technical and development director of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), Mr Helgi Thornsteinsson has indicated that the FIVB is impressed with the activities of the NVF and its plans for the future. He further indicated that they are interested in promoting Namibia with its proactive and innovative activities as a role model federation for the African continent, similar to the status Brazil has on the South American continent.
The Namibian Volleyball Federation is also actively developing its skills. Two of Namibia’s National Team coaches, Joel Matheus and Edward Thomas, returned this month from a five month Volleyball coaching and sports science course in Leipzig, Germany. Heiko Diehl, the NVF’s Vice President, is currently attending the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management (MEMOS). He is expected to graduate with his masters degree in September 2009.
The new Volleyball season will kick off in April. Clubs can still affiliate to the Volleyball Federation for this season up to 28 February 2009. More information can be obtained from the NVF’s website www.namibiavolleyball.org or the NVF’s Secretary General can be contacted at 0813778199.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 February 2009 12:53 )
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SKW Volleyball Ladies make up for Men’s Disappointment |
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Monday, 24 November 2008 17:41 |
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By winning the Namibian National Volleyball Club Championships, the SKW Ladies team made up for defending Men’s Champions, SKW’s disappointing fourth position last weekend. SKW beat Khomas Nampol VC in the final, with NDF winning the bronze medal in the ladies competition. In the men’s competition Khomas Nampol managed to take the top spot and be crowned Namibian Club Champion for 2008. Northern Namibia VS caused the biggest surprise of the tournament by finishing second after defeating NDF A in the semi final.As Namibian National Club Champions, SKW and Khomas Nampol qualified for next years Zone 6 Club Championships.This tournament was the last Indoor Volleyball event for the 2008 season. Great Volleyball action is however still expected on 27 and 28 December on the beach in Swakopmund, where 5 teams from South Africa will challenge Namibia’s top players.
Men:
1. Khomas Nampol VC
2. Northern Namibia VS 3. NDF A
Ladies:
1. SKW
2. Khomas Nampol 3. NDF |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 November 2008 18:12 )
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NVF National League results – 13 September 2008 |
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Monday, 15 September 2008 00:00 |
Six Stars Lose Two 5 Set Marathon Matches
Six Stars Volleyball Club’s Ladies team lost 3:2 in two five set marathon matches, against Revivals Volleyball Club and Eleven Warriors Volleyball Club. Against Khomas Nampol, Six Stars however didn’t have much to show, losing 3:0.
The Khomas Nampol ladies are in an exceptional form at the moment, dominating both their matches last weekend. The big showdown in the ladies league will still come, between Nampol and SKW, the two top teams in the ladies league. |
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 17:46 |
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19 Individual Beach Volleyball Players entered the last tournament of the DTS/NHP Beach Volleyball Series for this year. After 6 tournaments the season was closed off with the crowning of the King-, Oueen- and Prince of the Beach. In 3 categories, youth, ladies and men each player had to play with various partners in order to determine the best and most skillful individual Beach Volleyball player.
In the youth division, 5 matches were played and Leander Schatz and Andreas Kirchner were battling it out untill the final match, where Schatz, seeded no. 1, played with his partner Bjoern Pascheka against Kirchner and fifth seeded Bernard Schurz. Pascheka made sure that he and his partner would win 2-0 in order to five Schatz the victory by one set. The only female youth player, Julia Laggner, managed to use her skill and finish in third place. Schatz was crowned Prince of the Beach for 2008 and walked away with a goldmedal and price money of N$ 900.
The Men played 6 matches in order to determin the King of the Beach. Deon Cloete was the most experienced player and proved that he was able to win games with nearly every one. Only Walter Farmer and Michael de Koe were able to challenge Cloete. At the end Cloete won his third consecutive title and had a 2 point lead over Farmer while de Koe finished in third place.
Overall King of the Beach for the year 2008 is Heiko Diehl, although he did not take part in the last tournament, he had a comfortable lead before the last tournament. Runner up is Walter Farmer with Mwita Sikopo in 3rd place.
9 Games were played in a tough Ladies division. After the first round, Wiebke Hoeritzauer (no.1 seed), Anita Kinder (no. 2), Katja Biesemann (no. 3) and Teja Lueck (no. 5) advanced to the final 4 and determined who will be the Queen of Beach. Hoeritzauer looked like the certain winner, but Biesemann playing with her partner Kinder, won in the last match 21-20, 21-10 against Hoeritzauer/Lueck, which gave Biesemann a 4 point lead in the overall standings and taking tournament victory. Hoeritzauer, who was crowned overall Queen of the Beach finished in second place while Anita Kinder came third.
Youth:
1. Leander Schatz
2. Andreas Kirchner
3. Julia Laggner
Men:
1. Deon Cloete
2. Walter Farmer
3. Michael de Koe
Ladies:
1. Katja Biesemann
2. Wiebke Hoeritzauer
3. Anita Kinder
Overall Winners/Ranking for 2008:
Youth:
1. Leander Schatz
2. Bjoern Pascheka
3. Andreas Kirchner
Men:
1. Heiko Diehl
2. Walter Farmer
3. Mwita Sikopo
Ladies:
1. Wiebke Hoeritzauer
2. Antje Kesselmann
3. Anita Kinder
Please note that Beach Volleyball will move to Swakopmund in December. 27 & 28 December international Beach Volleyball Tournament at Tiger Reef Bar and Swakopmund & Entertainment Centre. Watch the press/media for more details. |
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NVF National League results – 13 & 16 August 2008 |
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Sunday, 17 August 2008 22:50 |
Otter Volleyball Club not able to utilise home ground advantage
The Men’s Northern Namibia Volleyball League moved to Rundu last weekend. Otter Volleyball Club however wasn’t able to capitalise on their home ground advantage. Otter showed some excellent Volleyball, but lost their matches against Six Stars, Eleven Warriors and SKW.
SKW, currently not in top form and still troubled with some injured players, still managed to take the win against Eleven Warriors as well, to keep their title hopes alive.
In Wednesday’s Ladies National League match, DTS managed to top Revivals in a marathon 5 set match. |
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