Squads
Men's 1st
The Men's 1st Team is where talented and ambitious players come together and train with intensity. Throughout the year, we compete in BUCS Western Division 1, and fell very short on promotion in the 2022-2023 season.
As a player on the 1st Team, you are expected to be committed to training sessions. Each week, you will be training up to three times on court and two Strength and Conditioning (S&C) sessions with the support of our coach and trainers. If you cannot tell already, this team pushes for all players to reach their maximum potential.
Men's A also pride ourselves with an environment of unity and team bonding. We often attend socials together along with grabbing coffee after morning trainings which might seem small but ultimately plays a huge role on the court.
If you think you have what it takes to take us to promotion, please join us at try-outs. We would love to see you there!
Daryn Teo Jun Yang, 2022/23 Men's 1st Team Captain
Women's 1st
The Women’s 1st Team is where you can practise high-level volleyball with players who are experienced, motivated, and passionate about winning. We compete in the BUCS Southern Premier League, the highest division of the league, from October to February. This year, we successfully achieved 2nd place in the league standings, and placed 4th amongst all the Premier League teams in the playoffs - the first time in Women’s 1st team history!
Our achievements are rooted in our demanding training sessions. Each week, you will be training three times and participating in two strength and conditioning (S&C) sessions. It is important to note that S&C is designed for 1st team players to advance their skills by improving their physiques with the support of qualified trainers.
On the team, you will also find yourself playing amongst other talents coming from all around the globe. More than 10 countries were represented by the Women’s 1st team this year, and it’s certainly an experience to witness diverse playing styles and learn a bit or two from your teammates.
If you feel that you resonate with what our team has to offer, come to tryouts! We hope to see you there :)
Junko Atanacio, 2022/23 Women's 1st Team Captain
Men's 2nd
The Men’s B team is a team that mainly consist of intermediate to advanced level of players. We all are super friendly and eager to improve and to compete. We had successfully promoted our team from Western Division 2 in the 2022-2023 season and will be competing in the 1st Division, alongside with the Men’s A team in the 2023-2024 season. With that being said, we are aiming to train harder and have a more robust selection process in 2023-2024 to improve our team
Throughout the years, our team have been circulating between 1st and 2nd Division. It is our goal in 2023-2024 season to remain in the competitive 1st Division. Needless to say, our all time ultimate goal is to win against the Men’s A team and show that the underdogs are not to be under estimated. That’s it for now from me, hope you now have a better understanding of our team. We are looking forward to meet you in the coming year!
Max Ching Kit Tang, 2022/23 Men’s 2nd Squad Captain
Women's 2nd
Women’s B team allows its members to compete in the BUCS league and the Conference Cup. In 2022/23, we finished 2nd in the BUCS Western second division and were finalists in the Conference Cup. With challenging training led by higher-level players within the club, and opportunities to train and compete in friendly matches with the other teams, Women’s B provides an opportunity to improve individual skills and to work together as a team to take on the other universities in the BUCS league and Conference Cup. Alongside training, strength and conditioning sessions are offered to the team, where workout routines are provided to help take your fitness to the next level.
Outside of the sports hall, the club also organises social events. The socials help you meet other members of the club that you normally wouldn’t train with and helps you learn more about your teammates off the court. With different themes and events such as karaoke or costumes, there’s something for everyone. If you’re looking for something social and challenging, I couldn’t recommend more to try out for the Women’s B team. Amazing people make up the women’s B team, making being part of the team a fulfilling experience. And as you improve your skills, more opportunities are created to take your volleyball to the next level.
Agata Rychlik, 2022/23 Women's 2nd Team Captain
Men's 2nd
Men C is the best place to start since it offers the perfect balance between a friendly atmosphere and the rivalry to get better
The C team players have the opportunity to play competitive volleyball and compete in the BDVA, which opens up the opportunity to play against various local teams. The players can continue to be pushed in every training session in this fashion because the coaches, who are frequently the club's higher-level players, have the authority to promote and demote players
Being granted the chance to lead this group of talented athletes has been a great honour for me. As a result of our strong determination to succeed, anticipate seeing some of us to climb up the ranks in the future.
Ikmal Kasim, 2022/23 Men's 3rd Team Captain
Women's 3rd
Being in the 3rd team is all about being determined to improve in a supportive environment no matter where your knowledge of volleyball lies, because the want to improve is what really matters. As well as training, we also get involved in helping out the club whether it be helping at the BUCS matches through line judging, scoring, and scoresheets or turning up to socials and supporting our social secs!!
We compete in the local league BDVA, where we play against a range of teams who prove exciting challenges for us each week. As our league is local we compete on the weekend, usually a Saturday. Training is fun but also hard work to help us improve, ran by our coach Anita but also by some members of the A and B teams demonstrating the close knit community we have in the club, always helping each other out!
Join us to improve your skills, consolidate your knowledge on 5:1 rotations, and be in the most involved team UOBVC has to offer.
Leila Zanjani, 2022/23 Women's 3rd Team Captain
Development Squad
To everyone new to UOBVC, welcome to the dev squad! It’s the best place to start your journey with the club and a chance to play some proper volleyball taught by our highly experienced coaches!
Almost everyone begins with dev squad, it’s the best way to integrate into our community, make new friends, get your fundamentals really solid and play lots of games with other newcomers! Every year we’re super proud of the progress and dedication of the devs!
This squad, more than any other team, is about inclusivity; we have a vast array of personalities, backgrounds and skill levels - you’ll always find someone to play with! Check out our inter-mural league and build your own team! Of course training isn’t everything at UOBVC - as the largest division, dev squad make great turnouts to social events (organised of course by our lovely social secs) where you’ll get the chance to mix with the other teams (and those who just like socials) another excellent reason to join UOBVC! We can’t wait to see you at training!
Dan Galvin, 2022/23 Development Squad Captain