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The South East region of the English Volleyball Association covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, so a pretty large region. Of those, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex run county associations and leagues. In Bucks, there is a small league; Hampshire has no county association but supports two leagues, one in Southampton and one in Portsmouth; Oxfordshire has no league or association but has clubs who play in Berkshire and National leagues.
Purpose
Our aims in SEVA are simple -
• promote volleyball in the South East
• act as the governing body of the EVA, managing the region in a way that supports the aims of the EVA
• represent the South East nationally with the EVA, Sport England and other organisations
• help anyone in the South East to play volleyball
• support clubs through the county associations
• support junior development through the county associations
• provide tournaments for clubs and players in the South East
The Vision of the EVA, with which all our activities align, is -
to make volleyball the nation's accessible, healthy sporting choice
Volleyball - people playing everywhere !
The mission for volleyball is to develop
• a thriving network of expanding clubs that provide enjoyment and access, irrespective of age or ability
• a network of strategic partnerships to deliver a quality volleyball experience
• an integrated programme of competition at all levels and their promotion
• an extensive programme of volunteer recruitment, training and retention
The values of the EVA are described as
• co-operation, inclusion, equitability and professionalism
with values for activity that are expressed as
• excitement, teamwork, co-operation, sociability, fun and health
Committee
The Executive Committee of SEVA is made up of -
• Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Disability Officer, Junior Development Officer
in addition we have co-opted members on the Committee -
• County representatives from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex
• Refereeing Co-Ordinator, Coaching Co-Ordinator, Marketing & Events Co-Ordinator, Tournament Organiser, NVL Liaison Officer
Whole Sport Plan
The EVA has published its Whole Sport Plan 2005-2009 and SEVA is looking to support this plan through -
• supporting clubs and encouraging them to apply for ClubMark
• liaising with County Sports Partnership staff locally in our counties
• running at least one annual tournament
• supporting the junior development programme to represent SEVA in the regional tournaments
• maintaining a lively and informational website as a forum for volleyball players in our region
• using the website to promote events, tournaments, our local NVL teams, leagues and initiatives
• trying to stimulate and encourage more volunteer involvement in the South East
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