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Boathouse Volleyball Club is based in Dewsbury, in the North of England. The club was formed in 1986 after sessions run by Andy Chattaway, of Kirklees Leisure Services, and interest from some members of the Yorkshire Dales Caravan Club. The club was originally called Phoenix Volleyball Club, due to sponsorship from one member's employer. In 1988 the club became Boathouse Volleyball Club, thanks to sponsorship from the Boathouse Bistro, Wilton Park, Birstall.
In 1990/91, the Boathouse Men's first team won the Yorkshire Premier League and The Mitre Cup. The second team were runners-up in the West Yorkshire League. And the club were accepted into the National Volleyball League. In 1990, a women's team were entered in the West Yorkshire Women's League and were quickly promoted into the Women's Yorkshire Premier League.
The club currently runs 6 teams at different levels, so we have a team to cater for all abilities. The Men's National League team currently plays in Division 3 North. The Men's Yorkshire Premier League team is primarily a feeder team for the National League side. The Women's Yorkshire Premier League squad is a happy mix of youth and experience. The club is committed to introducing volleyball to new players and we have a 2 mixed teams playing in the West Yorkshire league. This year the club also introduces a new junior team playing in the Yorkshire Junior league. Club Constitution
The club welcomes players at any level Visitors to the ClubEveryone is welcome - young, old, beginners, experienced, male and female players. The main club night is on Thursdays at Slead Syke Sports Centre, Brighouse. Specialised training for the Men's National League squad takes place on Wednesdays at Thornhill
Home matches are played on a Sunday at Thornhill Sports Centre. National League matches tend to be all day events as there are 3 matches. Local league home matches are played on a Sunday evening, either 5 pm or 7 pm start. Training Times Volleyball Season - September to April | | Tuesdays | 7.30-9.30 pm | Training for
- Ladies Yorkshire Premier League
- West Yorkshire League | Birkdale School
Wheelwright Drive
Dewsbury WF13 4JB
| | Wednesdays | 7.30-9.30 pm | Training for
- Men's National League
- Men's Yorkshire Premier League | Thornhill Sports Centre
Valley Drive
Thornhill WF12 0HE | | Thursdays | 8.30-10.00 pm | Recreational and Junior's Training
All players welcome!
| Slead Syke Sports Centre
Finkil Street
Brighouse HD6 2NY | Summer - May to August | | Wednesdays | 6.30 pm
- until you can't see the ball no more! | Come and Play
(Outside - weather permitting) | Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre
We play on the rugby pitch
just before the motorway |
Links: More information about the venues Directions to the venues
Match Venue
Thornhill Sports Centre
Valley Drive
Thornhill
Dewsbury WF12 0HE
How Much Does It Cost?
The first training session for everybody is FREE!
After that visitors pay £4 per session (£1.50 for students and juniors). If you want to play for any of the teams you must become a club member and pay the club fees, as follows:
| Type of Club Membership | Annual Fee | Or Annual Fee When Paid Upfront | Or by REGULAR Standing Order | | National League (+ £27 player license fee) | £320 per year | £300 per year | 12 payments of £25 | | Local League | £200 per year | £180 per year | 12 payments of £15 | | Juniors / Students / Unwaged | £140 per year | £120 per year | 12 payments of £10 |
As with all Clubs and Societies we have running cost which have to be paid throughout the year, therefore our membership is an ANNUAL
FEE, You can if you wish set up a standing order to spread the cost, but you MUST be paying regularly (inc. the summer) if you wish to
play for our teams. If your training regularly with us its cheaper to pay monthly. There is a discount for paying up front or monthly.
Boathouse Committee
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