The 2025 NI Volleyball Beach Tour Finals wrapped a lively season of competition on Portrush’s East Strand. Players from across Northern Ireland and beyond battled through a series of 3-star single-sex and 1-star mixed 2v2 tournaments, collecting UK Beach Tour ranking points and showcasing strong local talent. Consistent crowds, tight matches, and the season-ending King …
Northern Ireland Volleyball is recruiting a new board (non-executive) advisor role to join us in our continued development of the sport. We are looking for individuals with relevant skills and experience in Governance and Legal. The purpose of the Board is to provide leadership and develop policy on behalf of Northern Ireland Volleyball and work …
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Northern Ireland Volleyball is paying tribute to Paul McIlwaine, who after three decades of dedicated service has stepped down from his role as Schools Director. A familiar face to almost everyone in the Northern Irish volleyball community, Paul has been involved in every aspect of the organisation over the years. His commitment has inspired new …
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We are pleased to confirm the details for the upcoming NI Volleyball Trials this August. Please share the information below with all eligible players within your club/school and encourage them to register. We will be trialling for our U18 Programme (players born after 1 January 2009) and our U16 Programme (players born after 1 January 2010). We strongly encourage …
Northern Ireland Hosts Groundbreaking FIVB Coach Developers Education Seminar 60-Hour Intensive Led by World-Renowned Coach Educator Dr. George Giatsis Northern Ireland Volleyball was proud to host one of the most advanced coaching education seminars ever delivered in the region, as part of the FIVB Empowerment – Coach Education Project. Led by internationally recognised FIVB Coach Educator Dr. …
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Last weekend marked NI’s first time competing at a NEVZA Senior Men’s Beach Championship. The opportunity for Nick and Paddy to share the sand with England, Norway, Finland and Scotland was immense. They can’t thank NIVB and in particular Dave Panah and the squad enough for all the support. Strong winds made for tough conditions …
The Northern Ireland Senior Women’s Team travelled to the Small Countries Association (SCA) Championships hosted by Volleyball Ireland in Dublin from June 27th to 29th. The tournament brought together teams from Scotland, Ireland, San Marino and Iceland for a weekend of competitive volleyball. The squad led by Matteusz Wisniewski and Captain Claire Dowey, despite not …
Tuesday night at South Lake Leisure Centre provided an unforgettable evening of learning and inspiration for the NI Volleyball coaching community. Over 20 coaches from across Northern Ireland gathered for an exclusive masterclass with Alan Knipe, Head Coach of Long Beach State University and inductee into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Knipe, who led …
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The Northern Ireland Senior Men’s Volleyball Team returned home with bronze medals following an impressive campaign at the Small Countries Association (SCA) Championships, hosted this year in San Marino from June 12th to 15th. The tournament brought together national teams from Europe’s smaller volleyball nations in a competitive and high-standard environment. The squad, led by …
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Our Indoor Performance Manager Callum Grieve spent some time in Wales recently representing NI Volleyball at the prestigious Home Nation’s Coaching Leaders Course. Over the next 12 months, Callum will attend 8 development courses across the UK working with 17 other NGB’s from NI, Scotland and Wales who will join together to help support the …
