VbDC Volleyball Club is based in Surrey, England. The club enters teams into the local Surrey League, Regional and National competitions.
The primary training venue is the ACS International School in Cobham, with additional sessions at Walton on Thames and Haslemere.
The club welcomes new members but please note that it is NOT
possible to turn up to training sessions without making prior arrangements. If you are interested in joining please use the Contact Us link above or the form at the bottom of this page.
Latest News
Our Under 15 girls have done it again. In the third and final round of the Volleyball England Girls U15 Grand Prix and competing for the Gold Cup our girls emerged as champions without dropping a set. Victories over AST Academy and Leeds Gorse Orange set up a final against local rival Richmond. An early lead was established based around a solid block and defence game and was never relinquished. The second set was similar and despite a slightly nervous final few points the girls eventually closed out the match to clinch the cup for a second year in a row.
As the new season approaches we will be holding a tryout session initially for our teams which will be competing in the Surrey League as well as National Age Group competition s. Book a place from the Training page. VBDC 2024-25 Club Tryouts Sun, 1 & 8 Sept 2023, 10:30–12:00 BST ACS Cobham, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, UK

What is Air Volleyball? BOOK A PLACE Air volleyball is the volleyball equivalent to walking basketball, walking rugby and walking football. It began in China specifically for senior citizens who wanted to continue playing volleyball after they had left the more vigourous versions of the sport and is now played by millions in that country; it even has a national tournament. It did not make its way out of China until recently, when it began to be introduced in England. This will mark the first time it is offered in the south of the country. A lower net, smaller court and lightweight ball are the main equipment components of the game. Rules are adapted to accommodate reduced reaction times, mobility and stamina but without taking away the competitive essence of the sport. Air volleyball maintains the same requirements for teamwork and tactical play that the indoor game demands in order to achieve success. At around 170 grams, the ball is ultra-lightweight, and has a slightly larger diameter than a standard volleyball. The weight and size combine to reduce the ball’s speed in play, giving athletes more reaction time and reducing the chance of injury. It has a soft, tactile cover to assist ball control for older fingers and wrists and to reduce the swelling or bruising that can result from repeated underarm passing. Badminton courts are normally the boundaries for the court, and a badminton-style net adapted for a higher setting is commonly used to separate the teams. Teams usually have six players on the court at any one time. However, the rules are flexible and can be adjusted to allow for more than six athletes, a larger court and more robust net and posts set at standard dimensions if circumstances dictate. Game rules generally follow FIVB regulations with minor adjustments and allowances. As the game takes root in England additional modifications will be made to create a standardized version of rules for this country. However, any move to formalize the rules will never diminish the main purpose of air volleyball, which is to provide a fun, healthy and safe alternative sport for senior citizens who are either returning to the sport after a period of absence or are taking it up for the first time.

Facilities
We are proud to work with ACS International Schools in Cobham and Egham to provide year round volleyball for pupils, staff and alumni.
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Teams
We have three teams competing in the Surrey Volleyball League and also enter age group teams in regional and national competitions.
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Volleyball Camps
Volleyball Development Camps run camps throughout the year either during school holidays or at weekends catering for children between 8 and 18 years old.
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Our Venues
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- ACS Cobham International School Acs Cobham International School, Portsmouth Road Cobham Cobham KT11 1 United Kingdom
- 3 Rivers Acadamy Three Rivers Academy, Hersham Road Walton-on-Thames Walton-on-Thames KT12 5 United Kingdom
- The Edge, Haslemere The Edge, Woolmer Hill Lane, Haslemere, England GU27 1QA, United Kingdom