Beach Volleyball

Teacher in Charge (TiC) – Mr Tom Collier – (tcollier@otc.school.nz)

With over 14 years of competitive volleyball experience, I have played both beach and indoor volleyball in numerous countries, participating in countless events. My passion for beach volleyball began in England, thanks to my wife, and it has only grown stronger over the years. I like to train 2-3 times a week throughout the year, undeterred by icy cold rain, burning hot sand or 50kmph winds!

I have over a decade of coaching experience across various countries, having worked with local teams, secondary schools, and at the IPC events since arriving in New Zealand. My dedication to the sport can easily be determined by the amount of time I spend at the beach courts; Either playing or coaching, you can usually find me there!

I look forward to many more years of sharing my love for volleyball and helping others improve their game.

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Beach Volleyball is rapidly growing in New Zealand school and Ōtūmoetai College is fortunate enough to have it’s own sand court on site!

Beach volleyball is competitively played 2 on 2. However some player’s enjoy playing 4 on 4 or 6 on 6 as well

The Beach Volleybal scene in Tauranga kicks of in Spring each year with ‘have a go’ days and trials being held towards the end of term 3.

There will be Junior Secondary School (JSS) events and Senior Secondary School (SSS) events in them 4, hosted by Volleyball Bay of Plenty (VBOP)

VBOP will also begin hosting social leagues and competitive tournaments at Mount Maunganui Main Beach as we move closer towards the Middle of Summer.

Senior player can try their hand against some other local players and earn points to help them enter higher level events. Serious players can event travel to enter other regional tournaments.

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The season continues through the Summer and into Term 1 with the Inter-Provential Champs (IPC) and the Secondary School Beach Champs, both hosted by Volleyball New Zealand (VNZ) in January and February.

Finally, the season is completed towards the end of Term 1 with the G.J. Gardener Pro tour for the best athletes in New Zealand. And then followed by an international event called ‘Futures’.

Through Term 4 and Term 1, the Sand Court at Ōtūmoetai College will constantly be full of players; improving their skills, soaking up the sun, training for events, and having fun!

2024 BOP Secondary School Beach Champs

These tournaments are aimed at competitive Junior Secondary School beach volleyball players who are serious about the game and are looking for a high level tournament to compete in.

When: Year 9 – Wednesday November 13 2024, Year 10 – Thursday November 14 2024

Where: Mount Maunganui Main Beach by Commons Ave toilets

All teams will be required to duty other games.

More information can be found via the following link https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/events/beach/nzss-beach