Autumn Season 2012
The 2012 Autumn Season senior draws are now available. Please check the draws carefully with any queries to Tom Stevens. The new season commences on February 2nd for the senior division competitions.
The Bendigo Volleyball Association conducted its 2011 Spring Grand Finals on Thursday night 24 Nov 2011 with teams appreciating the cooler weather as they battled for the honour of being champions of their respective divisions.
Girton Wildcats v Golden Square
BVA Spring 2011 Grand Final - 24 Nov 11
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Bendigo Volleyball Association Spring 2011 Grand Final Results
Scott Ross
Thursday night Nov 24 2011 the Bendigo Volleyball Association concluded its Spring season with some tough fought Grand Finals.
In Junior matches BSE 9’s won a close Grand Final against CC Cruzers. Not much separated that sides all match with BSE 9’s being able to win the match 3 sets to 1. The 15 Boys final followed a similar path with both Girton sides the Chillidogs and the Lions trading sets all match to make the game go to a fifth set decider. The Girton Chillidogs held their nerve in the decider to win the match 3 sets to 2. The 15 Girls final was played between CC’s and the BSE 8’s. Once again the teams were reasonably evenly matched, however it was BSE who proved too strong on the night winning the match 3 sets to 1. The final Junior match of the night saw Girton Thumpers take to the court against Girton Wizards. The first set was decided 29-27 in a very tight battle. The Wizards hit back to level the match at 1 set all, however the Thumpers then controlled the match to take it out 3 sets to 1. Umpires in Junior matches voted for MVP’s during the season and Spencer Smagas, Will Hogan, Zari Hansen, Elizabeth Arnall and Lauren Van der Leest were able to accumulate the most votes to win their respective divisions.
Senior matches started at 7pm with Golden Square and Girton Wildcats taking to court one in a rematch of last year’s Grand Final. The early consistency of Frida Schoo and Kellie Houlahan saw Golden Square win the first two sets and take control of the match. Wildcats coach Cate Brewin urged her side to stick to the basics and with Lauren Sheather setting well and Lauren Mackenzie spiking many winners the Girton side levelled the match at two sets all to take it to a decider. Teams traded points and at 12 all in the fifth the match could have gone either way. A serving error and a strong spike from Lucy Turnball saw the Girton side take the final set 15 points to 13, reversing last season’s Grand Final result.
The Women’s Division 2 Grand Final was in stark contrast to the Division 1 final with Eaglehawk T’s comfortable winning the match 3 sets to nil. The BSSC reunion side struggled to get any momentum in the match with Caillin Malloy and Megan Waldron trying hard for their side. The Eaglehawk side however had winners all over the court with Kerrie Stanley, Geraldine Coles and Darcee Mann all contributing to the win.
The Men’s Division 2 final is traditionally a long hard fought match. Golden Square Blue came back from the brink of defeat in the Semi Final last week, however couldn’t achieve the same feat again against Kanyana in the final losing the match 3 sets to1. Kanyana Mixtures started well with Graham Gordon and David Blume spiking many winners. David Hewitt was hard to stop on the net and although Golden Square had experience on their side with Ron Symons and Allan Andrews taking to the court they were no match for Kanyana who seemed to have all the answers during the crucial points.
The final match of the night was in Men’s Division 1. In a replay of last season’s Grand Final Riddells Creek matched up against defending champions Tsunami. Tsunami was short on players with only five taking to the court however Lachlan Preece, Luke Staley and Sam Winzar were all in hot spiking form. Jeremy Ross controlled the backcourt and Tsunami were able to draw clear at the end of the first set to take it 25-20. Riddells Creek worked hard to level the match with Eddie Barake and Rob Stevens spiking some winners, however the consistent attack of Tsunami proved too much as they took out the Final 3 sets to nil.
The BVA now has a break while many younger players head to Melbourne to be part of the National Schools Cup Event. The new Autumn season will resume in February next year.
Scott Ross
2011 Spring Season Grand Final Results
5:00 p.m. Games
17 Girls BSE 9s def CC Cruzers:- 26-24,16-25,25-23,25-7.
15 Boys Girton Chillidogs def Girton Lions:- 25-16,17-25,25-15,19-25,15-12.
15 Girls BSE 8s def CC's 25-22,17-25,25-11,25-23.
17 Boys Girton Thumpers def Girton Wizards 29-27, 23-25,25-22,25-17.
7:00 p.m. Games
Women’s Division 1: Girton Wildcats def Golden Square 20-25,23-25,25-15,25-23,15-13.
Women’s Division 2: Eaglehawk Ts def BSSC Reunion 25-12,25-15,25-11.
8:30 p.m. Games
Mixed: Diggers def Fill Ins 25-18,9-25,25-15,25-12.
MEN’S DIVISION 1: Tsunami def Riddell's Creek 25-20,25-17,25-21.
MEN’S DIVISION 2: Kanyana Mixtures def Golden Square Blue 25-19,25-18,17-25,26-24.
Mixed Division Golden Square Wolverines v Diggers 17 Nov 2011
Sponsors
The BVA has Bendigo Motor Wreckers as our major sponsor.
We also are pleased to have Homestead Motor Inn & Apartments, Bendigo's AAA Preferred Motel since 2000, Freecall: 1800 061 455 as a supporter of the BVA and Dragon City Tournament. Please call and mention the volleyball connection when making a booking.
