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Summary of Tournament Jubilee weekend 2nd July 2002.
Feast of volleyball 2002
Nicknamed "the friendly tournament" the Scottish Open once again proved to be the largest in the United Kingdom with one hundred and twenty two teams taking part this year in nine different categories of competition. The tournament certainly brought a carnival atmosphere to the fair city with a number of teams opting for the fancy dress approach with the top two undoubtedly being the St. Trinian's style men's team and a team of "Popes" complete with "smoke." The three mixed divisions were once again the most popular making up approximately half of the total entry A number of local teams were involved in these sections which provides one of the few opportunities for mixed competitive volleyball during the season. Teams from north east England were again prominent throughout the sections as regular supporters of the Scottish Open year in year out. Although no major sponsor was to be found for this year's tournament, Strathmore water was once again provided free of charge to the participants and the Royal Bank of Scotland stepped in to provide the beautiful Caithness Glass trophies to all section winners and runners up. Special mention this year must go to the Kelty Chiefs team who re-formed specially for the tournament after a lapse of close on twenty years, registering twenty players for the weekend and co-ordinated by the indefatigable Bill Ryan, now in his seventies. The former Fife District League Organiser was delighted with the response of the Kelty lads who in their day had many a tussle with both Perth and Kinross teams in the Fife League before turning to the national leagues. The Kelty lads were ably supported by sponsorship from local firms with new strips being provided by CR Smith. The Kelty Chiefs went through the whole competition undefeated to win the Men's Division Three title. The only other local team to receive a mention in the trophies was Inchy Feet led by David and Liz Angus who finished as Consolation winners of mixed division one. Three times winners of mixed division three, Kintronics decided to try their luck in mixed division two this year but results on Saturday saw them enter the consolation tournament on the Sunday. Three extremely close matches which all went to three sets saw them eventually lose out to Forres House who went on to be the consolation winners for this division. Pilton Volleyball Club's women's team competed in division two and performed well over the two days, deservedly lifting the winners' trophy on Sunday after two long days of competition. In the indoor competitions for the top teams, former Crieff High School pupil David Copeland featured in the Bon Accord men's team from Aberdeen who were hoping to do well. After the Saturday competition Glasgow Irish finished top of their section winning all three games with Scottish League and Cup champions, Kilmarnock finishing in runners up position winning two and losing one. In the other section it was extremely close with both Bon Accord and Glasgow Mets winning two and losing one with Bon Accord having the better set points difference. In the division of honour men's competition KiImarnock and Bon Accord met in the final and what a performance young David Copeland put on in front of his home fans. He spiked the opening point of the match in an attack through the left and played extremely well throughout the first set as Steven Milne's Aberdeen side tore into Kilmarnock to win the first set 25-13. The second set was fairly close early on but again the Aberdeen side took control and it was fitting that Copeland served the two final points which led to their 25-18 victory in the second set creating a local record as the first Perthshire lad to win a winners' medal at a national final - well done David and the rest of the Bon Accord side. In the women's division of honour, Su Ragazzi and Falkirk finished in the top two places in section one with Scottish Champions Troon and London side Tuskers finishing in the top two slots in section two. Troon and Su Ragazzi progressed to the final and what an enthralling encounter it turned out to be. A repeat of the Scottish Cup Final held at Bell's a few weeks ago, this match looked like going the same way with Vince Krawczyk's Troon girls easily winning the first set 25-12. Su Ragazzi's women have always frozen when it counts in the past although they have plenty of talent in their ranks. The second set saw a 25 minute thriller with Su just pipping Troon 25-23 to set up a third set decider. The large crowd were kept on edge all the way through the third and final set as the score line proceeded to 14 points each. It was Su Ragazzi who scored the two vital points to lift the Scottish Open Championship from arch rivals Troon in front of an appreciative audience. Local councillor Alexander Stewart presented the Caithness Glass trophies along with special Jubilee Medals to all the winners. At the conclusion of the awards' ceremony tournament director David Munro thanked the band of volunteers who give unstintingly of their time and energy to prepare and run this annual tournament which brings a great deal of revenue to the Fair City of Perth over the weekend. This is borne out in part with the fact that over 250 volleyballers booked into guest houses over the weekend with another 700 being accommodated in the tented village on the North Inch. By Dave Munro. Results Sunday 2nd June 2002 The Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament, largest in UK, held on the North Inch Perth Saturday and Sunday - winners as follows. The Perth weekend of volleyball was dry, warm and sunny on the Saturday changing to light showers and overcast on Sunday with the last few minutes of the outdoor finals caught by heavier rain. The division of honours finals were indoors with a great atmosphere generated by the record number of spectators. The women's final in particular was exciting as Su Ragazzi looked likely to lose but rallied towards the end and went on to win. *Men's Division of Honour *Women's Division of Honour *Men's Division 2 *Men's Division 3 *Women's Division 1 *Women's Division 2 *Mixed Division 1 *Mixed Division 2 *Mixed Division 3 Consolation trophies are for the best non qualifying teams from the Saturday competitions. A special thanks. A thank you to the competitors too, for leaving the camp site as they found it, taking part in good spirit, having a sense of fun, good manners and for keeping the litter in the bins. So lets hear it for the Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament Players and Volunteers. Great guys and girls. Good looking too - aren't all volleyballers? | Summary of 2002 | Summary of 2003 | Summary of 2004 | Summary of 2005 | Summary of 2006 | Summary of 2008 |
130 teams plus. Perth again hosted the Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament, the largest volleyball event in the UK, on the first and second of June. More than 130 teams competed over two days on Perth’s North Inch creating a multi-coloured multi-bodied spectacle on the 40 outdoor grass courts. Immediately opposite inside Bell’s Sports Centre the top national league teams were on the five indoor courts. The open is grouped into divisions ranging from top national league players to beginners, youth groups, and those playing only for recreation. The Division of Honour tournament took place in the five indoor courts at Bell's Sports Centre. This is the Open's 17th year. Teams come from all over the country including England, Ireland, Wales and a regular lot from the Faroes. Teams that played in the past have come from America, Russia, Belgium and the Netherlands. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 June 2002 Radio. Hello volleyballers. Perth’s jubilee weekend of volleyballMark your diaries for the first weekend in June as Perth again hosts the Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament, the largest volleyball event in the UK. On the first and second of June more than 130 teams will compete over two days on Perth’s North Inch creating a multi-coloured multi-bodied spectacle on the 40 outdoor grass courts. Immediately opposite, inside Bell’s Sports Centre, the top national league teams will be hammering the five indoor courts trying to win the top prizes. Dave Munro the main organiser from the very beginning has watched the event grow in stature every year. “This is our seventeenth year in organising this event and we like to think it’s as much a social event as a competition and I’ve certainly made new friends here over the years. It’s a great sport - easy to play, easy to learn, fast and furious and fun - as much now as when I started.” A Ceilidh on the Friday and a Disco on the Saturday are now fixed parts of the tournament as testified by the number of overseas teams who can now dance the Gay Gordons - well, at least know what it is. Tickets at Bells, the Rodney Pavilion and Perth Ice Rink. Overseas visiting teams this year are from Ireland, the Faroes, Nigeria and the Netherlands. Global access to the rules, entry form, history, detailed maps of how to get to the tournament and links to tourist information is available on the official web site at www.sovt.info. Bell’s Sports Centre is one of the best venues for this kind of event with its proximity to the large expanse of flat open parkland. Combine that with the indoor facilities of the centre with its high domed roof, the five courts surrounded by the spacious interior and it’s a volley player’s dream whether a spectator or a competitor. Don't miss it. E-mail: info@sovt.info On June 1st and 2nd 2002 - same as Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee.The largest Volleyball event in the UK now in its 17th year - Bell's Sports Centre, Perth, Scotland. With over 40 courts available on Perth's North Inch plus ample space for car parking and camping, the setting is ideal for promoting *F.I.V.B.’s "park volleyball" concept, facilitating the coming together of a totally unique volleyball experience in Scotland. Volleyball can be enjoyable from the pure fun level right up to the highest degree of skill and fitness and reflecting this the open is grouped into divisions ranging from top national league players to beginners, youth groups, and those playing only for recreation. The **Division of Honour tournament takes place in the five indoor courts at Bell's Sports Centre with players and spectators alike appreciating the high roof of the domed structure which allows the game to be shown at its best. The outdoor courts will be busy with the record numbers of entries which includes mixed sex teams and a few in fancy dress, a practice that has never diminished or diluted one bit the level of competitiveness on display. Both men's and women's divisions are played in accordance with F.I.V.B. rules. On the social side of things there is the ***Ceilidh taking place on the Friday with kilts and bagpipes as well as a range of fun dances which is sure to get everyone on the dance floor. On Saturday the Fireworks Disco lights up the arena with the usual bank of speakers to create a carnival of light and sound. Two days of volleyball and two nights of partying - a royal alternative to the Golden Jubilee weekend celebrations. Why not begin a holiday in Scotland enjoying a weekend of volleyball and socialising with the natives. Volleyball is easy to learn, easy to play and even with just a set of old trainers, scabby shorts and a T shirt you're on the court. A team consists of six with liberal use of substitutes and a game is based on sets of three or five, each of 15 points, the scoring being similar to badminton. The objective being to volley the ball over the net - eight feet high for men and seven feet six inches for women - to land somewhere on the opposing court, to score. Setters and hitters are out to thwart your careful volley. The setters are the 'midfield men' of volleyball and control the initial play. They can play the ball only twice to set it up for the hitter who has to belt it over the net, leaping on high to 'spike' it, slapping it over the net, at speed, where the opposing side hopes to repeat the process and so on until the ball hits the ground. It's an enjoyable and fast game. HISTORY ENTRY RULES ROYAL CONNECTIONS The confrontation took place in 1396 and was to be a spectator sport with the king and nobles to the front. The opposing parties fronted up and it was discovered that one side was a man short. The opposing side to a man, in honour, refused to drop a team member. So for a handsome fee a local Perth man was drafted in to make up the difference. The battle proceeded at great fury clash after clash with the Perth man, a stout strong blacksmith to trade, giving an exceedingly good account of himself until in the final round the blacksmith and nineteen others in various state of repair were arrayed against only one. That singular competitor took to the freezing River Tay and it is not recorded whether he made it or not. In competitive terms in relation to Scots and Clans the ongoing feud in question above was over which of the two parties was entitled to the place of honour (right flank) in whatever battle that might be going on at whatever time. They were both on the same side (normally). *F.I.V.B. International Federation of Volleyball. **The Divisions of Honour are for top National league teams. Both men's and women's divisions are played in accordance with F.I.V.B. rules. Entries to this part of the competition are assessed by the Scottish Volleyball Association Referees' Commission and for this purpose all entries should be accompanied by team lists identifying the players with their honours where appropriate. ***A Ceilidh is a hospitable Scottish evening of traditional drink, food, music and dance. Dancing Scottish dances can get you fit enough to tackle an army assault course and on the floor training is available from many willing helpers.
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