Ashcombe VC have received a Small Grant Award from Sport England for £7,168 to develop junior volleyball at The Ashcombe School and other local schools: The Priory School, Therfield and St. Andrews. The project will develop opportunities for junior participation in volleyball within the surrounding area by delivering after school coaching. Pupils will also be offered Young volleyball Officials and Coaching qualifications. A new club will be started from 5.00-7.00.p.m. on Thursdays to develop these players and link them with The Ashcombe Volleyball Club. The new club starts on Thursday 3rd November.