Archive for the 'Disability Volleyball' Category
Posted by devo on November 1, 2008
UPDATE:
OOPS - I must read those Google alerts a little more carefully! This news is from 2007! I usually try to be a little more up-to-date, but sometimes …
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team defeated Australia 3-0 (25-9, 25-3, 25-8) in its first match at the Shanghai Invitational on Saturday at the Shanghai Center for Disabled Persons in China.
Australia’s sitting volleyball program is in its first year of existence and competed with a combination of disabled- and able-bodied athletes. more@USAVolleyball
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, Sports | Tagged: sitting volleyball | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on October 24, 2008
The Standing Volleyball nations of Germany, Slovakia and Cambodia – ranked #1, 2, and 3 in the world respectively - have jointly led the way in the formation of the world’s newest international disability sports federation: The International Standing Volleyball Federation (ISVF)
The ISVF is to be established in direct response to the long – term and ongoing lack of support for Standing Volleyball and its development within the World Organisation of Volleyball for the Disabled (WOVD). The WOVD’s policy of focusing solely on the development of Sitting Volleyball has led the three leading Standing Volleyball nations to formally withdraw from the WOVD, effective as at 31 October 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Disability Volleyball, Olympics, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: ISVF, Standing Volleyball | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on September 9, 2008
Paralympics Beijing 2008 - Ukraine vs Slovenia
You can see more photos from the Paralympics here
Posted in Disability Volleyball, Olympics, Sports, Volleyball, Volleyball Video | Tagged: Paralympics | No Comments »
Posted by devo on September 8, 2008
Yes there is volleyball at the Beijing Paralympic Games. Sitting volleyball is already underway.
You can check it out:
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Posted by devo on August 8, 2008
MORE than 300 students took part in the Central-Eastern Regional Games for the Disabled at the Vodafone Arena in Suva yesterday. Participants from eight disabled schools took part in sports including sitting volleyball and standing volleyball … The Games turned out to be fun for all involved.
The event was opened by Australian High Commissioner James Batley, who assured participants of his country’s commitment to disabled sports in Fiji. Welcoming participants, Batley praised the Fiji Paralympic Association (formerly known as the Fiji Sports Association for the Disabled) for its efforts to promote sports for people with disabilities … “I’m pleased to say that the Fiji Paralympic Association will continue to receive support from the Australian Sports Commission through to July 2011,” Batley said. more@FijiTimes
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Posted by devo on June 25, 2008
On Sunday 22nd June, D-Volleyball SA, in conjunction with Goodwood Volleyball Club, introduced Sitting Volleyball to South Australia at Goodwood Community Centre. Mark Whiteman, an Australian Paralympian from New South Wales and President of the Sitting Volleyball Australia, assisted with teaching the skills of the game.
The day was promoted through partnerships with government, other disabled associations, and the use of websites and newsletters. This resulted in disabled members of various groups coming to try the sport. It was a family day and members of the family were invited to participate. Much laughter and keen competitiveness made it a day to remember. Many of our disabled visitors enjoyed themselves so much, they are eager to spread the word in their association and encourage others to play.
D-Volleyball is now looking to establishing a social competition using the volleyball club’s facilities to raise the awareness and interaction of the disabled with able bodied players. This was highlighted on the day with the interaction being enjoyed by club members with the disabled visitors. Both able bodied and disabled players have broken the ice and look forward now to getting the social competition running. Each team must have at least one disabled player so competition has now commenced as teams seek to adopt a disabled player.
Pictures courtesy of Barry Couzner - click to enlarge
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, Sports, State Volleyball, Volleyball, Volleyball Picture | Tagged: D-Volleyball, Goodwood Volleyball Club, sitting volleyball | No Comments »
Posted by devo on June 16, 2008
D-Volleyball SA Inc
established to promote Sitting and Standing Volleyball for the Disabled
CORDALLY INVITES YOU TO
“COME AND TRY SITTING VOLLEYBALL”
FREE
Where: GOODWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 32-42 Rosa Street, Goodwood.
When: SUNDAY 22nd JUNE 2008 - COMMENCING 11.OOam
Food: BBQ Lunch & Drinks supplied.
WHO CAN? ANYONE CAN WITH OR WITHOUT A DISABILITY. JUST BRING TRACKPANTS TO WEAR.
Details contact: Heather Brown 8272 1495
It is our aim to enable the disabled person to participate in sport from social to elite standards, from club level to the Paralympics.  It is our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their goals and aspirations. Through sitting and standing disabled volleyball we aim to ensure the benefits it has to offer are realised.
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Posted by devo on June 9, 2008
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION - Queen’s Birthday honours list
Mr Barry Neil COUZNER, Greenwith, SA
For service to volleyball as an administrator and educator, and to the community.
Barry, who has been the National Volleyball Committee of Australian Sports Organisation for Disabled Chair, has been a regular contributer to this blog - especially with news about disability volleyball. Well done mate!
Volleyball Australia now has a list of Barry’s achievements on their web site.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, It's not volleyball but ..., Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Barry Couzner, queen's birthday | No Comments »
Posted by devo on March 20, 2008
Correspondent Chris reports:
CTN, Cambodia’s largest TV network, recently broadcast the CNVLD entry in the Nike Changemakers Sport for a Better World competition with stunning footage of the 2007 WOVD Cambodia Volleyball World Cup.
Follow the below links to watch the CNVLD / CTN stories on You Tube
Cambodian Volleyball on National TV Part One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEkFkmeAXwA
Cambodian Volleyball on National TV Part Two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtBqxZYLQzQ
Both feature excellent footage of the 2007 WOVD World Cup.
Posted in Aussies Overseas, Disability Volleyball, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Chris Minko, CNVLD, WOVD | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on February 21, 2008
I have posted about Aussie Chris Minko’s great work in Cambodia previously. Chris is instrumental in the success of the Cambodian National Volleyball League for Disabled, and the incredible success of the 2007 World Cup.
The CNVLD has been chosen as a Finalist in the Nike-Changemakers Sport for a Better World Competition. Please Vote Now! The CNVLD is the only Cambodian entry out of 389 entries from 69 countries. More info on the CNVLD entry here.
How to Vote!
- Click here to visit the Nike-Changemakers Sport for a Better World Competition website
Click register to vote (above the finalists list) and then fill out the Changemakers Registration Form:
An e-mail will immediately be sent to your address with your Changemakers Log In password.
- When you have received your password, return to the Nike-Changemakers Competition Page and Log In.
- You must vote for 3 entries - PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CNVLD FIRST!
- Then choose two other entries from the 15 other Nike-Changemakers Finalists
- Enter your vote!
- Please pass this information to friends and family who can vote to help Cambodian Athletes with a Disability Stand Up!
Posted in Disability Volleyball, It's not volleyball but ..., Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Changemakers Sport for a Better World Competition, Chris Minko, CNVLD | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on January 17, 2008
Here is a story of an Aussie - Chris Minko - doing great things via volleyball
Chris Minko made his way to Cambodia in 1996, a year before landmines became headlines … This was the genesis of The Cambodian National Volleyball League (Disabled Organization) or CNVLD. Volleyball is tough enough with two arms and two legs. Imagine if you are one of the 40,000 (not a misprint) chonpika, or amputees, in a country where 1 in 290 people have been blown up … Chris’ organization has taken this human rights disaster and these dis-abilities and created A-bilities with, not only one of the very few national athletic organizations in Cambodia, but one of the few recognized by The United Nations. Read the full post
UPDATE: See also this The Australian article
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Posted by devo on December 27, 2007
National Volleyball Committee of Australian Sports Organisation for Disabled Chair - Barry Couzner - sadly reports:
On behalf of the National Volleyball Committee of the Australian Sports Organisation for the Disabled (NVC of ASOD), I wish to express our deep sadness at the unfortunate accidental death of the Chinese Women’s Sitting Volleyball coach, Mr Le Rong Rong.
Mr Le was instrumental in providing great support to the establishment of the first Australian Women’s Sitting Volleyball team and will always be remembered for the special way in which he set about promoting volleyball for athletes with a disability.
Mr Le will be sadly missed at all future volleyball events, especially the Beijing Paralympic Games in 2008, where we would like to recommend that a special ceremony be held in his memory in cooperation with the Chinese team.
Posted in Disability Volleyball, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Barry Couzner, Mr Le | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on December 3, 2007
Disabled Volleyball Championships End
Germany beat Slovakia in five sets to take Gold in the 2007 WOVD Standing Volleyball World Cup at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday 1 December. Undefeated through the whole tournament, Germany now take the mantle of World #1 after Canada crashed out early in the games. WOVD
Cambodia took the bronze medal , defeating Poland in five sets to become World #3. WOVD
Let’s hope that the Australian team can over come the obstacles and have a presence at the next Championships.
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Posted by devo on November 30, 2007
World #1 Canada crashed out of the World Cup in sensational fashion on Thursday night after losing to Poland in the 2nd playoff at the Standing Volleyball Championships. See more on this disability volleyball tournament here. The finals are tomorrow.
Posted in Disability Volleyball, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: WOVD | 2 Comments »
Posted by devo on November 29, 2007
The 2007 Sitting Volleyball Nationals will be held on Sunday 9th December at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre.
9.00am QLD vs VIC ~ 10.00am NSW vs QLD ~ 11.00am NSW vs VIC ~ 1.15pm Finals
Here’s a great chance for Victorians to see this variation of volleyball on show. Get along and give these athletes your support. More info is on the Volleyball Australia site and at Sitting Volleyball Australia.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, Sports, State Volleyball, Volleyball | Tagged: sitting volleyball, Sitting Volleyball Australia | No Comments »
Posted by devo on November 27, 2007
If you want to keep up-to-date with what’s happening in disabled volleyball at their world cup, then click on over to Bomberino who is keeping an eye on Canada’s efforts.
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Posted by devo on November 25, 2007
From November 24th Cambodia hosts the World Cup for disabled volleyball, its first international sporting event since the 1960s. Reigning champions Canada will compete with other national teams to lift a metal trophy sculpted from melted-down AK-47s. more
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Posted by devo on October 27, 2007
North Korea will send observers to Cambodia next month to learn from an international competition for disabled volleyball athletes, an official said Tuesday. The Cambodian National Volleyball League of Disabled People is organizing the tournament from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 … it will be the first time that North Korea will be participating in an international disability sporting event. more …
Unfortunately Australia will not be represented at the 2007 WOVD Cambodia Volleyball World Cup. The CNVLD and the 2007 WOVD Cambodia World Cup: Standing Up to encourage unity among nations through the power of sport
Posted in Disability Volleyball, Volleyball | Tagged: Cambodia, North Korea, Standing Volleyball, WOVD | No Comments »
Posted by devo on September 21, 2007
Dear Allan - with thanks – Please note that unfortunately we received the news from Australia shortly after the release was sent out, however, we do hope that Australia will be able to reverse this decision particularly acknowledging the key role that Australia has played in the redevelopment of Cambodia and the excellent relationship between both nations. With thanks – Chris Minko
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Australia | No Comments »
Posted by devo on September 21, 2007
Correspondent Nik tells me that the Aussie team will not be going to the WOVD World Cup.
Unfortunatley, due to a mixture of player non-availability and the costs involved, the Australian Standing Team will not be competing at this year’s World Cup.
We are currently looking to expand our player base to help avoid this situation in future. If you are, or know someone who plays volleyball and has a physical disability - however small or large - please let us know.
You can contact Nik at: development@volleyballact.com.au for further information.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Australia | No Comments »
Posted by devo on September 20, 2007
Stand Up Cambodia: 2007 WOVD Volleyball World Cup
History will be made from Nov 24th – Dec 2nd, 2007, when Cambodia hosts its first ever team sport World Cup. The WOVD (World organisation of Volleyball for the Disabled) Volleyball World Cup to be held at the Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh. This unique event, under the patronage of the Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, who will officiate over the opening ceremony, is already receiving widespread international recognition and is a powerful symbol of Cambodia’s return to the international community as an active and contributing member
The Teams:
The Phnom Penh World Cup will be the biggest ever World Cup in the history of the WOVD with nine nations having confirmed their participation: Canada (current World No 1), Slovakia (current World No 2), Germany (Current No 3), Cambodia (current World No 4), Australia, Poland, Malaysia, India and Myanmar. Press release more …
Great to see the Aussie guys fronting up in Phnom Penh. It’s time now for every one to get behind these guys and help out with fund raising. If one of the Aussie team members is in your association, how about getting in and helping them on their way to the next World Cup?
Check this example at Templestowe College, Melbourne last week more …
The Aussie Navy here ~ here ~ An update says that the Aussies will not be attending the World Cup.
Posted in Australian Volleyball, Disability Volleyball, FIVB World Cup, Sports, Volleyball | Tagged: Australia | 1 Comment »
Posted by devo on September 10, 2007
I have updated the links page with disability volleyball links. I hope to report more on this important area of our sport in the near future. I would love to hear from the disabled athletes out there if you have any news to share. Just send me the info via the Contact Devo tag at the top of the page.
To begin with, check out this interview with Aussie Barry Couzner on the World Cup site.
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