Category Archives: 2012

China name 21 players for 2012

The FIVB have today reported the 2012 China women’s squad with most of the team that finished third at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup 2011 retained as they begin their preparations for the London Olympic Games.

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Wicks & Michel thumbs up to Volleywood!

GB players Lucy Wicks & Ciara Michel, who are currently playing pro in Germany, took time out to give ‘Volleywood’ a big thumbs up as they celebrate reaching more than 20,000 LIKES on their Facebook page. If you head over … Continue reading

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Bertelli Blog: ever felt fear or nerves….it’s ok!

GB libero Maria Bertelli is currently playing in Switzerland. Renowned for her competitive nature and curly hair, ‘Maz’ is one of the most experienced players in the GB Squad. A lot of athletes talk of the feelings they have before … Continue reading

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Vintage Wicks: As never seen before – Interview and feature on Volleywood site

GB setter Lucy Wicks was interviewed by world volleyball site Volleywood. The feature talks about Lucy, how she got involved in the sport,  the volleyball story here in GB and how our team has pursued the ultimate goal of competing … Continue reading

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8 of England’s brightest talents mentored by Olympians Cooper & Glover

Nearly 100 aspiring Olympians & Paralympians will attend the National Talent Camp, run by the Youth Sport Trust from 18-21st December. Athletes from across the nation will be travelling to Loughborough University to be part of the prestigious national training camp … Continue reading

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Carter Blog: Mental Toughness…a great read!

With Terville having just got their first win since being promoted to the French Pro A, it’s been a tough couple of months mentally for the team. In the latest of her Sky Sports blogs, GB’s middle blocker Grace Carter … Continue reading

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Morgan is ‘Bodyfit’…magazine feature!

Check out GB’s number 9 Jo Morgan in the latest issue of Bodyfit magazine.. the article, written by Jo Healy, looks at ‘who is the fittest’ of Olympic hopefuls including beach player Lucy Boulton. Read the full article here: Page … Continue reading

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Captains Corner: Blog 2 – Obstacles..our response: 2012 Club

Help keep the GB Women’s Dream Alive  Become A Member of the     With only 259 days to go before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games at London 2012, we catch up with Team Captain, Lynne Beattie, to hear … Continue reading

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