Northern Ireland Volleyball is proud to announce a new strategic digital partnership with VolleyStation, marking an important step forward in the federation’s continued commitment to innovation, performance development, and the growth of volleyball across Northern Ireland.
The partnership will see Northern Ireland Volleyball work closely with VolleyStation to enhance digital operations, modernise competition management, and improve engagement opportunities for clubs and members across the country. As part of the collaboration, Northern Ireland Volleyball will integrate the wider VolleyStation ecosystem, including VolleyStation Pro for performance analysis and scouting, VolleyStation Next for coach and athlete development, and VS Score and competition management systems to support live scoring, scheduling, results management, and league administration.
The partnership will also strengthen the federation’s performance pathway through improved access to match footage, video exchange, statistical analysis, and long-term athlete tracking. These tools will support national teams, domestic competitions, coach education, and junior development programmes, helping to create a more connected and data-informed volleyball environment throughout Northern Ireland.
President of Northern Ireland Volleyball, Jonathan McFadden, welcomed the partnership and highlighted the significant opportunities it will bring to the federation and the wider volleyball community.
“This partnership with VolleyStation represents an exciting new chapter for volleyball in Northern Ireland. As our sport continues to grow, it is essential that we embrace digital innovation that supports our clubs, athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. VolleyStation offers a forward-thinking platform and we believe this collaboration will play a key role in supporting the long-term development of the sport across Northern Ireland.We are incredibly excited to see this partnership grow and evolve in the years ahead, and we look forward to working closely with the VolleyStation team to deliver real value for our members and stakeholders.”
Callum Grieve, Indoor Performance Manager at Northern Ireland Volleyball, said the partnership reflects a commitment to building a sustainable culture of performance analysis and digital innovation within a developing federation.
“This partnership allows us to take meaningful steps in modernising how we analyse, manage, and understand the game, while ensuring our coaches, players, officials, and volunteers are supported with accessible, high-quality tools. The integration of analytics, video, scoring, and competition management systems will have a major impact across both the performance and participation landscape.”
Łukasz Wróbel, CEO of VolleyStation, also welcomed the collaboration and praised Northern Ireland Volleyball’s ambition and long-term vision.
“Northern Ireland Volleyball has shown an impressive commitment to growth and a clear vision for the future of the sport. We are honored that VolleyStation has been chosen as the strategic partner to bring this vision to life.At our core, we believe that providing federations with the right digital tools is key to bridging the gap between grassroots passion and professional performance. We look forward to supporting NI Volleyball in setting a new standard for innovation and excellence in the region.”
The partnership reflects Northern Ireland Volleyball’s wider strategic vision of modernising the federation and creating sustainable opportunities for participation and performance at every level of the game.
Both organisations are committed to building a strong and lasting relationship that will help elevate volleyball in Northern Ireland and support the next generation of athletes, coaches, officials, and clubs.