Category Archives: 2012

Laybourne’s shoulder surgery: road to fitness in time for 2011 international season

Rachel Laybourne is a key member of the GB women’s squad and is currently at home in Sheffield recovering from major shoulder surgery. Here she gives us an update on her injury, the operation and most importantly, the road back … Continue reading

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Keeping Our Dream Alive – Cycle 250 reflections and highlights video

In July 2010, at the end of the last international season, the GB Women undertook a 310 mile cycle from Sheffield, the current home of British Volleyball to Earls Court, the venue for the Volleyball competition at the London 2012 … Continue reading

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08.12.10 – BBC Radio interviews Rachel Bragg

On Wednesday 8th December Rachel Bragg was interviewed by BBC Radio West Midlands presenter Joanne Malin. Rach had to introduce the sport to the audience and talk about her current club (Toulon Six Fours La Seyne), the GB programme and … Continue reading

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GB Volleyball given green light to GO GO GO to London 2012

The GB Indoor teams have been given confirmation that they will be participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games. This is a momentous day for the whole of British Volleyball and we hope is a big step to putting Volleyball … Continue reading

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Daily Mail – British Volleyball given green light

See coverage of GB Women in Daily Mail today (8th Dec 2010):

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Inside the Games – Hunt denies volleyball move intended to put pressure on UK Sport

Check out the report from Inside the Games, talking about whether the support showed by BOA in confirming our place in L2012 puts pressure on UKS to ensure we can prepare as best as possible. Click the logo left to … Continue reading

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GB Women go global….feature in USA TODAY!!

The great news that the GB Women have been given the green light to compete in London 2012 has spread quickly! Click on the image left to read a feature on GBW in the USA’s number 1 newspaper USA TODAY.

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Great news…London 2012 confirmed!!!

The British Olympic Association have today confirmed that the Great Britain Indoor Volleyball teams will be participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read the article here and check back later for all the reaction from the staff and players … Continue reading

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