Ashcombe VC - Jersey Champions 2008 - 4th May 2008

Ashcombe players were joined by players from Epsom Eagles and Warwick to form a team to win the Jersey Tournament, beating Reading Aces in the semi finals and Jersey in the finals. Michelle Nudds was awarded player of the tournament and Freda Bussey, Debbie Frost, Ann Jarvis and Helen Bullen all played their best volleyball of this long season to take the title. Thanks to Liz, Penny, Zoe, Kathryn, Ailsa for their wonderful support over the weekend.

Under 16 's win National Final - 27th April 2008

A fabulous 3-0 victory over Newcastle Staffs by Ashcombe Under 16 team led by Izzy Fumagalli was the highlight of the Sunday games at the national Finals held at Bath Uneversity for Ashcombe VC. All the players except for Luana Mesquiati are pupils at Durrington High School and are a mixture of year 9,10, and 11 students so many players will be eligible to fight for the title again next year. Team [left to right]: Coach Freda Bussey, Sian Warren, Megan Warren, Beth Taylor, Hannah Carey, Izzy Fumagalli, Sabrina Farley, Lucy Pierce, Georgia Bird, Luana Mesquiati.

Shield Victory for Ashcombe Dorking 1 - 27th April 2008

The score was 3-1 for Ashcombe Dorking 1 when they met Tamside at Bath University on Saturday 26th April. A sprained ankle at training on the Thursday prior to the match kept Lora Ioannou of the court but not off the bench supporting the side. Captained by Diana Hassanova the side looked dominant throughout with Theresa Farley having the best hitting stats and Diana Hassanova taking the award for Most Valuable Player. Team [left to right]: manager Freda Bussey, Lora Ioannou,Becca Saunders, Mia Lowney, Sarah Clinton, Sara Neale, Theresa Farley, nara Hassanova, Susan Hoare, Maria Frost, Jess Grimson, Diana Hassanova, Coach Darren Ball, Coach Alan Ball.

Under 18's lose 3-2 to tameside in National Final - 27th April 2008

After being 2 sets up it looked in the bag for the Ashcombe 18 side but a determined Tameside clawed their way back into the game and finished victors. Jess Grimson was awarded Most valuable Player for her fabulous extreme recoveries and attacking play but it was not enough for the team to take the title. Captained by Beth Lowney the young side will all be able to contest the same competition next season.

New minibus for Ashcombe - 20th April 2008

A new minibus has been bought by Ashcombe Volleyball Club to support the work with junior players and allow coaches to take a whole team to a match, tournament or training. The bus is a Ford Torneo and is available for all club members to drive if they are over 21 with a clean licence. The 9 seater minibus updates the old "Bussey Bus" and will have it's first major outing taking junior players to the national Finals in Bath over the weekend 26th/27th April.

Worthing Devils win Sussex League - 20th April 2008

Worthing Devils team have taken the Sussex league title for the first time. Worthing Volleyball Club combines with Ashcombe Volleyball Club junior section working out of Durrington High School to enter 3 teams in the Sussex womens league. The Worthing Demons team has had a succesfull season as well and the new Worthing Junior team have ended up mid table giving regular matches to new Under 14 and Under 16 players.

Worthing Vipers win the Sussex league for another season - 20th April 2008

Worthing Vipers have taken the Sussex title for another season and remain unbeaten throughout the year. Young Ashcombe and Durrington player "Nipper" Rob Pennifold has succesfully integrated into the Worthing 1st team and Ashcombe and Durrington Under 16 players Jimmy Carey and Kieron Gillard are playing regular Sussex League games with Worthing jets

Loughborough Students 0 Ashcombe 3 12th - April 2008

Another 3-0 victory marks an ironic finish to Ashcombe Dorking's season. Winning their last 3 matches, the side is still destined for Division 2 but with such a successful end to their season the team is determined to bounce straight back to Division 1 next year. Becca Saunders was named player of the match against her old club at Loughborough. Coach Darren Ball is impressed with the improvement and the strength of character of the side and is looking forward to the Shield finals in 2 weeks time with an ever improving side.

Ashcombe 3 Wessex Team Bath 0 6th - April 2008

Top placed Wessex Team Bath were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by an on form Ashcombe Dorking side in their penultimate game of the season. The succesful run has come too late to save Ashcombe from relegation from NVL Division 1 The final game of the season is against Loughborough on Saturday 12th April.

Ashcombe Dorking 2 - 6th April 2008

3 long matches finished the season in home matches for Ashcombe Dorking 2. A five set marathon saw Ashcombe lose to top team Brentwood 1 in a spirited game where Ann Jarvis was awarded player of the match for her excellent defence and attcking play. While Brentwood celebrated their league victory by beating Chiltern Aces 3-1 Ashcombe prepared themselves for a final game of the season. This was another five set marathon where Nara Hasanova took on the Libero position and supported the weary Ashcombe side to victory.

Sussex league latest news - 2nd April 2008

Worthing Devils look set to take Womens Sussex league Division 1 with only a few matches to go they remain unbeaten. Worthing Demons and Worthing Juniors should both finish the season mid table with both teams gaining notable victories over local opposition. Worthing Juniors took a set off Dolphins 1 in at their last meeting on 2nd April. Next game Worthing Devils v Worthing Juniors Monday 21st April 6.00.p.m. at Durrington High School. Sussex Cup Final Sunday 20th April at The Triangle, Burgess Hill.

Ashcombe Under 15 girls - 3rd in England - 30th March 2008

A great victory over Wessex 25-12, 25 15 followed by a close 1-1 draw with Newcastle, Staffs and another 1-1 draw with Nunthorpe took Ashcombe to a semi final place against Tameside. A close fought match v old rivals Tameside saw captain Hannah Carey lead her team with determination and great team spirit. Sian Warren and Georgia Bird blocked and attacked with confidence and setters Emma Mountford and Beth Taylor kept the team attacking.

Congratulations to Tony and Carol Fogarty on the birth of new son Ben 26th march 2008

Born on 24th March Ben Alexander Fogarty is the latest Ashcombe junior development player. We send Tony and Carol all our best wishes. In the picture opposite Carol is playing libero for Ashcombe Dorking 1 in NVL Div 1 last season. Carol, get fit soon and be ready for the new season.

Level 1 Volleyball Course on Brighton beach

A level 1 Volleyball course was held at Yellowave, beach volleyball courts, Brighton on March on Wednesdays 12th, 19th and 26th March from 6.30. - 9.00.p.m. and Saturday 15th March 9.a.m. - 6.00.p.m. 15 candidates succesfully passed the course.

Ashcombe Dorking 1 in Shield Final - 8th March 2008

A Shield final place in Bath on Saturday 26th April was at stake and Ashcombe were determined to reach the final. Although the team was not able to find their form from the previous week, they managed to fight as a team and gain a well deserved 3-1 win. With setter Diana Hasanova in Australia for a month, Lora Ioannou has stepped into the role for Shield matches.

Ashcombe Under 16 girls reach National finals - 8th March 2008

Captained by Izzy Fumagalli, the Ashcombe Under 16 girls team beat Tameside B and Mavericks to reach the semi finals and then beat Tameside 2-1 to reach the final. Strong attacking and blocking by Luana Mesquiati and Hannah Carey supported by middle blocking and hitting by Georgia Bird and Sabrina Farley showed that Ashcombe are able to use their great height advantage over most teams. Beth Taylor took on the role of libero for the first time and kept the sides passing under her control.

Ashcombe Under 18 girls reach National finals - 9th March 2008

The Under 18 squad did not lose a set all day beating St. Edwards, Mavericks and Tameside in pool matches and Wessex in the semi final. Tettenhall Tigers took Tameside to a close semi final but Tameside took the match 2-1 to take their place against Ashcombe in the final.

Both matches will be played at Bath University on Sunday 27th April.

Ashcombe Under 18 boys lose in National semi-finals - 9th March 2008

Victories over Richmond and Newcastle Staffs but a loss in the pool match against Wessex took Ashcombe to a semi final place against Boswells. Despite good teamwork and fine team spirit the Ashcombe side were unable to beat the well organised Boswells team.

Cup and Shield finals at Bath University - 9th March 2008

Tickets for the Cup Finals on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April 2008 are available from Volleyball England. £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for concessions on Saturday for the adult finals and £2.00 for adults and free for concessions on Sunday for the junior finals.

Ashcombe 4- aside Tournament 2008 - Entry forms available on line now - 2nd March 2008

On Saturday 21st June Ashcombe Volleyball Club are holding a 4-aside adult tournament for men, women and mixed teams in 2 levels of comeptition.£20.00 per team entry fee. Camping overnight at Dorking RFC and Disco for only £5.00 per person and a ticket to Ashcombe Volleyball Club's Awards Celebration Dinner is only another £5.00

Ashcombe Junior Tournament 2008 - Entry forms available on line now - 2nd March 2008

Under 11 to Under 18 Age group Tournament on grass courts at The Big Field, Brockham, Dorking, Surrey.

Ashcombe 6-aside Tournament 2008 - Entry forms available on line now - 2nd March 2008

Sunday 22nd June adult 6-aside Men, Women, and Mixed competitions in 4 divisions for all abilities. Entry forms on line now.

Award for All Grant being put to good use - 23rd February 2008

Junior Ashcombe players are able to play Local and National League volleyball thanks to an Award For All grant awarded to Ashcombe VC this year. Junior players are playing local league volleyball with Worthing Volleyball Club in 5 teams based at Durrington High School and Worthing High School in the Sussex league. Ashcombe have entered all age group National competitions and are able to host many of the first rounds and travel to competitions all over the country with the support of this grant. The grant will also help junior players access beach volleyball in Brighton and travel to tournaments in Summer 2008.