From Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th September Sport Central will open its doors to welcome the 5th Annual, UK School Games 2010 in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust.
The world –class facility that is Sport Central is set to be the host venue for the Volleyball competition, a sport which is now the second most popular sport in the world today, behind football. There are more than 800 million players worldwide and more than 200 national federations. As a true team sport with intense and gripping rallies, volleyball is full of tactical complexities that give players and spectators alike a unique experience.
Did you know...?
It only takes 0.3 seconds for a volleyball to travel from one end of the baseline to the other when served by a top class player.
Volleyball is now the second most popular sport in the world today, behind football. There are more than 800 million players worldwide and more than 200 national federations.
Most volleyball players jump about 300 times a match.
The major difference between beach and indoor volleyball is the playing surface! While teams consist of two players for beach volleyball rather than six for the indoor game.
In Beijing last year, Americans May-Treanor and Walsh beat China to win Gold in the Olympics Women's Beach Volleyball competition. They have yet to lose a match in Olympic competition.
Volunteers are still needed!
Contact UK School Games on the details below to apply to be a volunteer at the Sainsbury's UK School Games North East England 2010
Email:
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or Tel: 0191 433 6948
Or alternatively visit www.ukschoolgames.com for more information.
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